Accessory Structures in Sangamon County, IL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sangamon County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Shed & Carport Rules
Sheds and other accessory buildings in unincorporated Sangamon County must sit at least 3 feet from a rear lot line, 6 feet from the main house, and cannot exceed 18 feet in residential districts.
Shed Setbacks in Sangamon County
Some RestrictionsSangamon County Code § 17.36.010
No accessory building or structure except solar energy systems, unless structurally part of the principal building, shall be erected, altered or moved to a location within six (6) feet of the nearest wall of the principal building, nor within the required front yard or within the minimum area specified for side yards. No principal building shall be erected, enlarged, altered or moved to a locat...
Accessory Structures by City in Sangamon County
1 cities in Sangamon County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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