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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Vacaville

Vacaville limits detached accessory structures in required interior side or rear yards to 12 feet and 35% of the required rear yard.

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  • Accessory structures: Vacaville limits detached accessory structures in required interior side or rear yards to 12 feet and 35% of the required rear yard.

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

What Vacaville's code says

Vacaville code What Vacaville's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 12 feet.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings or structures in required interior side or rear yards.
    § 14.09.200.020 · code text
    Maximum 12 feet.
Size or lot coverage
  • No more than 35% of the required rear yard area.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings or structures in required interior side or rear yards.
    § 14.09.200.020 · code text
    Maximum 35 percent of the area of the required rear yard.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 3 feet from the foundation to the property line.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings or structures in required interior side or rear yards.
    § 14.09.200.020 · code text
    Minimum three feet.
  • At least 5 feet.
    Applies: Where the property line abuts an arterial, collector, freeway or railroad right-of-way.
    § 14.09.200.020 · code text
    Minimum five feet.
  • At least 10 feet from any property line next to open lands.
    Applies: All accessory structures, such as decks, awnings, patio covers and sheds.
    § 15.20.273.170 · code text
    All accessory structures, including but not limited to decks, awnings, patio covers, and sheds, shall be at least 10 feet from any front, side, or rear property lines adjoining open lands.
Distance from the house
  • At least 8 feet from the main building.
    Applies: Detached accessory buildings or structures.
    § 14.09.200.020 · code text
    Detached accessory buildings or structures shall provide a minimum eight feet of separation between the main structure on the site.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Vacaville limits detached accessory structures in required interior side or rear yards to 12 feet and 35% of the required rear yard.

General information, not legal advice.

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