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Part II — Codes Adopted and Amended

Section 504.11 - Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures.

Placer County Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Placer County

Replace Sections 504.11.1 through 504.11.3 of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code as follows:

504.11.1 - Accessory Buildings and Miscellaneous Structures.

Add exception 3, as follows:

Miscellaneous structures that require a permit, including but not limited to trellises, arbors, patio covers, gazebos, and similar open walled structures, when separated from an applicable building on the same lot by a minimum distance of five feet, shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 504, except that covered roof structures shall be provided a Class A roof assembly per Placer County Code Sections 15.04.310 and 15.04.380.

Replace 504.11.2 with the following:

504.11.2 - Miscellaneous structures within five feet. Miscellaneous structures that require a permit, including but not limited to trellises, arbors, patio covers, gazebos, and similar open walled structures, when separated from an applicable building on the same lot by a distance of less than five feet, shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or ignition-resistant building materials as described in Section 504.

Replace 504.11.3 with the following:

504.11.3 - Accessory buildings that are greater than 120 square feet in size shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or ignition resistant building materials as described in Section 504.

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Placer County, CA

BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT

§ 15.04.500

§ 15.04.560

(Ord. 6345-B, 11/18/2025)

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▸ Contents — Placer County Planning Code
Placer County Planning Code
  1. Chapter 15
  2. Part 10
  3. Part I — Administration
  4. ▸ Part II — Codes Adopted and Amended
    Overview
    1. § 101.3
    2. Section 504.11 - Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structu…
    3. Article 15.08 — PROPERTY NUMBERING SYSTEM
    4. Article 15.12 — LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSTALLATIONS
    5. Article 15.16 — NATURAL GAS FACILITIES
    6. Article 15.20 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    7. Article 15.24 — TAHOE BASIN ALLOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
    8. Article 15.26 — AIR QUALITY IN THE MARTIS VALLEY
    9. Article 15.28 — COUNTY ROAD NETWORK
    10. Article 15.30 — PUBLIC FACILITIES FEES
    11. Article 15.32 — DRY CREEK WATERSHED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT ZONE
    12. Article 15.34 — PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FEES
    13. Article 15.36 — DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR FIRE PROTECTION
    14. Article 15.38 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR CEMETERY DISTRICTS
    15. Article 15.40 — FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING
    16. Article 15.44 — MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
    17. Article 15.48 — GRADING, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
  5. Part 1 — Purpose and Definitions
  6. Part 2 — General Requirements
  7. Part 3 — Procedures
  8. Part 4 — Plans and Specifications
  9. Part 5 — Geotechnical Investigations and Inspections
  10. Part 6 — Design Standards
  11. Part 7 — Improvement Security
  12. Part 8 — Enforcement
  13. Part 1
  14. Part 2 — Definitions
  15. Part 3 — General Provisions
  16. Part 4 — Administration
  17. Part 5 — Provision for Flood Hazard Reduction
  18. Part 6 — Variance Procedure
  19. Part 1 — General Provisions
  20. Part 2 — Definitions
  21. Part 3 — Violations and Penalties
  22. Part 4 — Administration and Enforcement
  23. Part 5 — Enforcement Proceedings
  24. Part 7 — Enforcement of the Notice and Order or Final Order
  25. Part 8 — Abatement of Nuisances
  26. Part 9 — Housing and Dangerous Building Code Enforcement Fund
  27. Part 10 — Rental Housing and Dangerous Building Enforcement Fees

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