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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Vallejo

Vallejo limits accessory buildings in residential districts to 14 feet.

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Key points

  • Accessory buildings: Vallejo limits accessory buildings in residential districts to 14 feet.

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

What Vallejo's code says

Vallejo code What Vallejo's code adds
Maximum height
  • Up to 14 feet.
    Applies: For accessory buildings in any residential zoning district.
    § 16.501.02 · code text
    Accessory buildings up to fourteen feet in height are permitted subject to the following requirements:
  • May be taller than the height limit.
    Applies: For accessory buildings such as barns and stables in the RR district, with director approval.
    § 16.501.02 · code text
    Accessory buildings in the RR Zoning District, such as barns and stables, may exceed the height limit, subject to director approval.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 5 feet from the rear parcel line.
    Applies: For accessory buildings 14 feet tall or less.
    § 16.501.02 · code text
    Accessory buildings no more than fourteen feet in height shall be located at least five feet from the rear parcel line, unless they are more than fifty feet from the front property where they can be at least three feet from the rear parcel line.
  • At least 3 feet from the rear parcel line.
    Applies: For accessory buildings 14 feet tall or less that are more than 50 feet from the front property line.
    § 16.501.02 · code text
    Accessory buildings no more than fourteen feet in height shall be located at least five feet from the rear parcel line, unless they are more than fifty feet from the front property where they can be at least three feet from the rear parcel line.

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Vallejo limits accessory buildings in residential districts to 14 feet.

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