Sheds and accessory structures in Laguna Beach

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Maximum height	No more than 25 feet at any point. Applies: Any structure in the residential/hillside protection zone, measured from natural or finished grade, whichever is more restrictive; another chapter may restrict further. § 25.15.010 · code text the maximum height of any structure shall not exceed twenty-five feet at any point
Side and rear setback	Same side yard width as required for the house. Applies: Accessory buildings in the R-1 zone, except as another part of the code provides. § 25.10.008 · code text Accessory buildings shall maintain a side yard of the same width as required of the main building. At least 25 feet from the alley's far side, and never closer than 5 feet to the rear lot line. Applies: R-1 zone: detached garages or carports in a rear yard next to an alley, with car access from the alley. § 25.10.008 · code text A detached garage or carport located in a rear yard abutting an alley and which garage can be entered by vehicle from the alley must maintain a setback of twenty-five feet from the opposite side of the alley, but in no case shall such a garage or carport be closer than five feet to the rear lot line.

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In the residential/hillside protection zone, any structure is limited to 25 feet, measured from natural or finished grade, whichever is more restrictive.

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