Per the California Residential Code detached accessory structure not exceeding 120 square feet does not require a building permit if there is no plumbing, electrical, and or mechanical equipment. Please note, Sheds and/or Structures under 120 square feet do require a Planning Permit.
Minor Accessory Structures Minor structures or sheds which do not exceed 120 square feet in area and nine (9) feet in height overall may be placed on the property line.
Minor Accessory Structures Minor structures or sheds which do not exceed 120 square feet in area and nine (9) feet in height overall may be placed on the property line.
8. Do I need a permit for a storage shed or small building? One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, do not require a Building Permit (per California Building Code 105.2 "Work Exempt from Permit").
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How large of a shed is permitted without a building permit on residential property in Sacramento County? In Sacramento County, a shed up to 120 square feet typically does not require a building permit.
Storage sheds that are less than 120 square feet and eight feet in height do not require a building permit, but still require Planning Division approval through an over-the-counter application called a Zoning Clearance.