Earlier editions: 2026-07
Chapter 12 — Planning and Zoning›Article 1.1 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
Inglewood Municipal Code § 12-10 Separation Between Dwelling Structures
Inglewood Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Inglewood
Cite as: Inglewood Municipal Code § 12-10 · Text as of 2026-10-04
(a) There shall be at least ten feet separation between two one-story dwelling structures on the same lot.
(b) There shall be at least sixteen feet between a two-story dwelling structure and any other one-story or two-story dwelling structure on the same lot, plus two additional feet for every story over two stories for the higher building on the lot.
Exception: A second story addition upon an existing one-story dwelling structure may be made provided:
(1) The existing one-story dwelling is separated at least ten feet from any other one-story dwelling on the same lot; and
(2) The second story addition shall not be located closer than sixteen feet to any other dwelling structure on the same lot.
(c) There shall be at least six feet between any dwelling structure and any accessory structure on the same lot.
(Ord. 88-32 10-25-88)
§ 12-10.1. Courts and Atriums.¶
(a) Whenever two exterior walls of a dwelling structure are designed to oppose each other, thereby creating outdoor courts or atriums, the separation between opposing walls shall conform to the requirements for separations between dwelling structure per Section 12-10 of this Article. Exception: if a court is enclosed on only three sides by the structure and the depth of the court (as measured inward from the open side) is less than ten feet, the width of the court (as measured between the two opposing side walls) shall not be less than the depth. Refer to Diagram C.
(b) Except as provided for eaves and balconies, all courts and atriums located within residential buildings shall be fully open and unobstructed from the ground, or floor surface of the court, to the sky.
(Ord. 88-32 10-25-88)
§ 12-10.2. Residential Yards. Exceptions.¶
(a) Dwellings Above Stores. The front and side yard requirements for dwellings and apartments shall be waived where the latter are erected above stores, unless specified otherwise in this Chapter.
(b) Garage Apartments. Residential yard requirements may be modified to accommodate a garage apartment structure when developed per Section 12-11 of this Article.
(Ord. 88-32 10-25-88)
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