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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Lodi

Accessory structures of 120 square feet or less are limited to 8 feet; larger ones follow the zoning district's height limit.

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Key points

  • Accessory structures: Accessory structures of 120 square feet or less are limited to 8 feet; larger ones follow the zoning district's height limit.

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

What Lodi's code says

Lodi code What Lodi's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 8 feet, unless site plan and architectural approval is obtained.
    Applies: Accessory structures of 120 square feet or less. Larger ones follow the zone's height limit.
    § 17.36.120 · code text
    The height of an accessory structure that is one hundred twenty square feet or less shall not exceed eight feet unless site plan and architectural approval is first obtained in compliance with Section 17.40.020 (Site Plan and Architectural Approval).
Size or lot coverage
  • No more than 25% of a required side yard.
    § 17.36.120 · code text
    Accessory structures may occupy up to a maximum of twenty-five percent of a required side yard and up to a maximum of thirty percent of a required rear yard;
  • No more than 30% of a required rear yard.
    § 17.36.120 · code text
    Accessory structures may occupy up to a maximum of twenty-five percent of a required side yard and up to a maximum of thirty percent of a required rear yard;
Side and rear setback
  • At least 5 feet from the side and rear lines.
    Applies: Accessory structures over 120 square feet. Not allowed in the required front yard setback.
    § 17.36.120 · code text
    An accessory structure shall not be located within a required front yard setback and shall maintain side and rear setbacks of at least five feet;
  • At least 3 feet from the rear or side line.
    Applies: Accessory structures of 120 square feet or less.
    § 17.36.120 · code text
    An accessory structure that is one hundred twenty square feet or less shall not be located closer than three feet to a rear or side property line;

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Accessory structures of 120 square feet or less are limited to 8 feet; larger ones follow the zoning district's height limit.

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