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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Kerman

City code limits residential accessory structures to 12 feet unless the zoning code sets another height.

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Key points

  • Accessory structures: City code limits residential accessory structures to 12 feet unless the zoning code sets another height.

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

What Kerman's code says

Kerman code What Kerman's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 12 feet high.
    Applies: Residential accessory structures, unless the zoning code sets another height.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    The maximum height of residential accessory structures shall be twelve feet, unless otherwise regulated in this zoning code.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 5 feet from the rear.
    Applies: Detached residential accessory structures of 120 square feet or less.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    Detached structures one hundred twenty square feet or less shall have a minimum rear setback distance of five feet.
  • At least 5 feet from the side.
    Applies: Detached accessory structures of 120 square feet or less, except side yards that require a setback of 10 feet or more.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    Detached structures one hundred twenty square feet or less shall have a minimum side setback distance of five feet, except in those side yards that have a ten-foot or greater setback requirement as established in Chapter 17.10 (Residential Zones).
  • At least 5 feet from any living quarters and adjoining property line.
    Applies: Swimming pools.
    § 17.22.060 · code text
    Swimming pools shall have a minimum of five feet setback from any living quarters and adjoining property line.

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

City code limits residential accessory structures to 12 feet unless the zoning code sets another height.

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