Sheds and accessory structures in Mammoth Lakes

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Size or lot coverage	At most 1,000 square feet of floor area, including any workshop or storage space. Applies: For a detached garage on a single-family parcel, unless the Director allows more by administrative permit or the parcel is 1 acre or larger. § 17.52.040 · code text A detached accessory garage for a single-family residential parcel shall not occupy more than 1,000 square feet of floor area, including any workshop or storage space within the garage, unless a larger area is authorized by the Director through an administrative permit, or the size of the parcel is one acre or greater. At most 600 square feet of gross floor area, not counting garages. Applies: For a detached living area in single-family residential zones. § 17.52.040 · code text The gross floor area (i.e., interior habitable area not, including garages) shall not exceed 600 square feet. At most 600 square feet of gross floor area. Applies: For an accessory workshop or studio, except where a workshop is combined with a garage. § 17.52.040 · code text The gross floor area shall not exceed 600 square feet; except where a workshop is combined with a garage. See Subsection (2)d of this section.

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The town limits detached garages to 1,000 sq ft unless the Director approves more or the parcel is 1 acre or more.

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