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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Woodlake

In Medium Density zones, Woodlake accessory structures in rear or side setbacks are limited to 300 square feet and a 15-foot roof ridge.

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Key points

  • Accessory structures: In Medium Density zones, Woodlake accessory structures in rear or side setbacks are limited to 300 square feet and a 15-foot roof ridge.

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

What Woodlake's code says

Woodlake code What Woodlake's code adds
Maximum height
  • The roof ridge may be no more than 15 feet high.
    Applies: Medium Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.16.120 · code text
    The roof ridge peak height shall be a maximum of fifteen (15) feet.
  • The roof ridge may be no more than 12 feet high.
    Applies: High Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.18.110 · code text
    The roof ridge peak height shall be a maximum of twelve (12) feet.
  • The plate line may be no more than 10 feet high.
    Applies: Medium Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.16.120 · code text
    The plate line height shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet high.
  • The plate line may be no more than 10 feet high.
    Applies: High Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.16.120 · code text
    The plate line height shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet high.
Size or lot coverage
  • Floor area may be no more than 300 square feet.
    Applies: Medium Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.16.120 · code text
    The floor area shall be a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet.
  • Floor area may be no more than 300 square feet.
    Applies: High Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.16.120 · code text
    The floor area shall be a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet.
Side and rear setback
  • Walls must be at least 3 feet from rear and side lot lines.
    Applies: Medium Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.16.120 · code text
    The walls shall be at least three (3) feet from rear and side lot lines.
  • Roof eaves must be at least 2 feet from rear and side lot lines.
    Applies: Medium Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.16.120 · code text
    The roof eaves shall be at least two (2) feet from rear and side lot lines.
  • Walls must be at least 3 feet from rear and side lot lines.
    Applies: High Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.16.120 · code text
    The walls shall be at least three (3) feet from rear and side lot lines.
  • Roof eaves must be at least 2 feet from rear and side lot lines.
    Applies: High Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.16.120 · code text
    The roof eaves shall be at least two (2) feet from rear and side lot lines.
  • Walls must be at least 5 feet from rear and side lot lines.
    Applies: Very Low-Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.12.110 · code text
    The walls shall be at least five (5) feet from rear and side lot lines.
  • Walls must be at least 5 feet from rear and side lot lines.
    Applies: Low-Density Residential Zone; accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.12.110 · code text
    The walls shall be at least five (5) feet from rear and side lot lines.
Distance from the house
  • At least 10 feet from other structures.
    Applies: Accessory structures in a required rear or side setback area.
    § 17.16.120 · code text
    The accessory structure shall be separated from other structures by a minimum of ten (10) feet.

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

In Medium Density zones, Woodlake accessory structures in rear or side setbacks are limited to 300 square feet and a 15-foot roof ridge.

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