Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Calabasas

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Size or lot coverage	A detached garage can be at most 500 square feet per dwelling unit, including workshop or storage space. Applies: For a detached accessory garage, unless the commission allows a larger area through site plan review. § 17.12.165 · code text A detached accessory garage shall not occupy more than five hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit (including any workshop or storage space within a garage) unless a larger area is authorized by the commission through a site plan review. Up to 500 square feet per dwelling unit or 10% of the lot, whichever is smaller. Applies: For an accessory greenhouse. § 17.12.165 · code text An accessory greenhouse may occupy up to five hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit or ten (10) percent of the lot, whichever is smaller.
Side and rear setback	At least 2 feet from the rear or side property line. Applies: For pools and spas in special cases, with administrative plan review approval, next to protected or dedicated open space at least 10 feet wide. § 17.12.165 · code text For pools and spas, a two-foot minimum setback from the rear or side property line is allowed under special circumstances, and subject to administrative plan review approval, where: At least 5 feet from any property line. Applies: For pools, spas and hot tubs, measured from the water line. Related equipment at least 3 feet. More where Title 15 requires. § 17.12.165 · code text a pool/spa/hot tub shall be located at least five feet from any property line and at least five feet from the main residence.
Distance from the house	At least 5 feet from the main house. Applies: For pools, spas and hot tubs. More where Title 15 requires. § 17.12.165 · code text a pool/spa/hot tub shall be located at least five feet from any property line and at least five feet from the main residence.

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Detached garages are limited to 500 square feet per unit unless the commission approves more; pools need 5 feet from property lines.

Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Calabasas

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