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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Sausalito

Accessory buildings are limited to 1 story or 15 feet, and may cover at most 25% of the required rear yard (city rule).

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Key points

  • Accessory buildings: Accessory buildings are limited to 1 story or 15 feet, and may cover at most 25% of the required rear yard (city rule).

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

What Sausalito's code says

Sausalito code What Sausalito's code adds
Maximum height
  • At most 1 story or 15 feet tall.
    Applies: For accessory buildings and structures.
    § 10.44.020 · code text
    Accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed one story or 15 feet in height, and may occupy up to 25 percent of the required rear yard area, consistent with SMC § 10.40.050.
  • At most 6 feet tall at the rear property line.
    Applies: For accessory buildings at the rear line. Height may rise 1 foot for each foot of setback from the rear line.
    § 10.44.020 · code text
    The height of any such building at the rear property line shall not exceed six feet.
Size or lot coverage
  • Can cover up to 25% of the required rear yard.
    Applies: For accessory buildings and structures in the required rear yard.
    § 10.44.020 · code text
    Accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed one story or 15 feet in height, and may occupy up to 25 percent of the required rear yard area, consistent with SMC § 10.40.050.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Accessory buildings are limited to 1 story or 15 feet, and may cover at most 25% of the required rear yard (city rule).

General information, not legal advice.

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