Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Salinas

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Maximum height	No more than 12 feet. Applies: Residential accessory structures in R districts, unless this section says otherwise. Pitched roofs may reach 15 feet. § 37-50.010 · code text Except as otherwise provided for in this section, the maximum height of a residential accessory structure shall be twelve feet, subject to the provisions of this subsection, provided that pitched roofs shall not exceed a height of fifteen feet. Pitched roofs no higher than 15 feet. Applies: Residential accessory structures in R districts. § 37-50.010 · code text Except as otherwise provided for in this section, the maximum height of a residential accessory structure shall be twelve feet, subject to the provisions of this subsection, provided that pitched roofs shall not exceed a height of fifteen feet. Exterior walls no higher than 8 feet. Applies: Accessory structures approved for a taller roof in the area of historic and architectural merit. § 37-50.010 · code text The exterior walls of the accessory structure do not exceed a maximum of eight feet in height;

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Accessory structures in R districts are limited to 12 feet, or 15 feet with a pitched roof.

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