Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Roseville

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Maximum height	No more than 15 feet and one story. Applies: Unenclosed structures taller than 7 feet. § 19.22.030 · code text The structure shall not exceed 15 feet in height and one story. No more than 15 feet and one story. Applies: Enclosed structures taller than 7 feet. § 19.22.030 · code text The maximum height is 15 feet and one story;
Size or lot coverage	All such buildings together must be less than 50% of the required rear yard area. Applies: Buildings or structures in a required rear yard setback. § 19.22.030 · code text If the building or structure is located within a required rear yard setback, the total size of the building or buildings, cumulatively, shall be less than 50% of the required rear yard area. No more than 700 square feet of detached buildings or structures per lot. Applies: More area may be allowed with an Administrative Permit. § 19.22.030 · code text A maximum of 700 square feet of detached building(s) or structure(s) is permitted on the same lot.
Side and rear setback	At least 5 feet from the rear and side lines. Applies: Unenclosed structures taller than 7 feet. Add 1 foot for each foot of height above 10 feet. § 19.22.030 · code text The structure shall maintain the required front yard setback and a five-foot rear and side yard setback; At least 5 feet from the rear and side lines. Applies: Enclosed structures taller than 7 feet. Add 1 foot for each foot of height above 10 feet. § 19.22.030 · code text The minimum setback is five feet from the rear and side property lines; No setback is required from the rear or interior side lines. Applies: Enclosed structures under 7 feet tall. § 19.22.030 · code text No setback is required adjacent to the rear or interior side property lines. At least 5 feet from the back of sidewalk or right-of-way, whichever is greater. Applies: Enclosed structures under 7 feet tall, street side of corner lots. § 19.22.030 · code text The minimum setback is five feet from the back of sidewalk or right-of-way, whichever is greater, on the street side for corner lots; At least 10 feet from the back of sidewalk or right-of-way, whichever is greater. Applies: Enclosed structures under 7 feet tall, next to a key lot. § 19.22.030 · code text The minimum setback is 10 feet from the back of sidewalk or right-of-way, whichever is greater, when adjacent to a key lot; At least 5 feet from the back of sidewalk, or the right-of-way if there is no sidewalk. Applies: Unenclosed structures under 7 feet tall, street side of a corner lot. § 19.22.030 · code text On the street side of a corner lot, the structure shall maintain a five-foot setback as measured from the back of the sidewalk or, in the absence of a sidewalk, the right-of-way; At least 10 feet from the back of sidewalk, or the right-of-way if there is no sidewalk. Applies: Unenclosed structures under 7 feet tall, street side of a corner lot next to a key lot. § 19.22.030 · code text On the street side of a corner lot located adjacent to a key lot, the structure shall maintain a 10-foot setback as measured from the back of the sidewalk or, in the absence of a sidewalk, the right-of-way.

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Accessory structures over 7 feet high are limited to 15 feet; detached buildings total 700 square feet unless an Administrative Permit allows more.

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