Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Gustine

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Maximum height	No more than 12 feet. Applies: For accessory structures other than detached garages, unless a Variance allows more height. § 4-44-030 · code text The height of an accessory structure other than a detached garage shall not exceed 12 feet, except where a greater height is authorized through Variance approval.
Size or lot coverage	No more than 500 square feet in total. Applies: For all accessory structures together in the required side and rear setbacks. § 4-44-030 · code text Where permitted, the aggregate coverage of accessory structures in required side and rear setbacks shall not exceed 500 square feet. Up to 400 square feet for each home. Applies: For an accessory greenhouse. § 4-44-030 · code text An accessory greenhouse may occupy up to 400 square feet for each dwelling unit. No more than 25% of the main building's gross floor area. Applies: For a workshop in a residential zone. Garage rules apply when a workshop is combined with a garage. § 4-44-030 · code text A workshop shall not occupy an area larger than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the primary structure; except that where a workshop is combined with a garage, see Subparagraph E.2 (Garages), above.
Side and rear setback	A detached accessory structure 10 feet tall or less must be at least 5 feet from side and rear lines. Applies: Garages, patio covers and some other types have their own setbacks. § 4-44-030 · code text An accessory structure with a height of 10 feet or less shall maintain side and rear setbacks of at least five feet. At least 3 feet from a side lot line. Applies: For detached accessory structures in residential zones. On a corner lot, it may not project beyond the neighbor's front yard. § 4-44-020 · code text The accessory structure shall not be located closer than three feet to a side lot line, or in the case of a corner lot, shall not project beyond the front yard required or existing on the adjacent lot, nor be within five feet of the rear lot line. At least 5 feet from the rear lot line. Applies: For detached accessory structures in residential zones. § 4-44-020 · code text The accessory structure shall not be located closer than three feet to a side lot line, or in the case of a corner lot, shall not project beyond the front yard required or existing on the adjacent lot, nor be within five feet of the rear lot line. At least 5 feet from side property lines. Applies: For a garage of a single-family home, attached or detached. § 4-44-030 · code text A garage shall be set back a minimum of five feet from side property lines. At least 5 feet from the rear property line. Applies: For a detached garage that vehicles reach from the front of the lot. § 4-44-030 · code text A detached garage shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the rear property line where vehicles access the garage from the front of the lot, and shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from the opposite side of the alley where accessed from an alley.
Distance from the house	At least 10 feet. Applies: From the main home and from other accessory structures. § 4-44-030 · code text An accessory structure shall maintain at least a ten-foot separation from other accessory structures and the primary dwelling unit.

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