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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Newman

Accessory buildings are limited to 12 feet tall; detached ones stand at least 5 feet from side and rear lot lines.

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Key points

  • Accessory buildings: Accessory buildings are limited to 12 feet tall; detached ones stand at least 5 feet from side and rear lot lines.

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

What Newman's code says

Newman code What Newman's code adds
Maximum height
  • Accessory buildings can be at most 12 feet tall.
    § 5.23.030 · code text
    An accessory building shall not exceed 12 feet in height.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 5 feet from side and rear lot lines.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings.
    § 5.23.030 · code text
    Detached accessory buildings shall be placed no closer than five feet from a side or rear lot line.
No permit needed up to
  • Up to 120 square feet without Building Official approval.
    Applies: Accessory buildings over 120 square feet need Building Official approval before they are placed or built.
    § 5.23.030 · code text
    Accessory buildings exceeding 120 square feet shall require approval of the Building Official prior to their placement or construction on a lot.
Distance from the house
  • At least 6 feet from any home or building on the same or a neighboring lot.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings, except detached patio covers.
    § 5.23.030 · code text
    A detached accessory building shall be located on the rear one-half of the lot and at least six feet from any dwelling/building existing or under construction on the same lot or any adjacent lot.
  • No minimum distance from the house is required.
    Applies: Detached patio covers, unless the building or fire code requires one.
    § 5.23.030 · code text
    In the case of a detached patio cover, no minimum separation from the primary dwelling shall be required unless otherwise stipulated by building or fire code.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Accessory buildings are limited to 12 feet tall; detached ones stand at least 5 feet from side and rear lot lines.

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