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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Campbell

Accessory structures are limited to one story or 14 feet, and to 1,000 square feet for one and 200 for each additional one.

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Key points

  • Accessory structures: Accessory structures are limited to one story or 14 feet, and to 1,000 square feet for one and 200 for each additional one.

Each rule below links to the section of the Campbell Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Campbell's code says

Campbell code What Campbell's code adds
Maximum height
  • At most 1 story or 14 feet tall.
    § 21.36.020 · code text
    Accessory structures shall not exceed one story or fourteen feet in height;
Size or lot coverage
  • No accessory structure can be more than 1,000 square feet.
    Applies: For any one accessory structure. Each additional one on the lot is limited to 200 square feet.
    § 21.36.020 · code text
    No accessory structure shall exceed one thousand square feet.
  • Each additional accessory structure can be at most 200 square feet.
    Applies: When a lot has more than one accessory structure. One may be up to 1,000 square feet.
    § 21.36.020 · code text
    If there is more than one accessory structure on a lot, one accessory structure shall be allowed up to 1,000 square feet and every one subsequent to that shall not exceed two hundred square feet;
Distance from the house
  • At least 10 feet from the main building.
    Applies: When the accessory structure is behind the main building.
    § 21.36.020 · code text
    If located to the rear of the main structure, a minimum separation of ten feet shall be required.
  • At least 5 feet from the main building.
    Applies: When the accessory structure is beside the main building.
    § 21.36.020 · code text
    If located to the side of the main structure, a minimum separation of five feet shall be required.

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Frequently asked questions

How big can a shed or accessory building be in Campbell?

Accessory structures are limited to one story or 14 feet, and to 1,000 square feet for one and 200 for each additional one.

General information, not legal advice.

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