Shed Installation Permits in Corona

Local Rule

City of Corona Building Division; Corona Municipal Code Section 15.02.070 (California Building Code Section 105.1 local adoption)

Corona follows the statewide California pattern of exempting a one-story detached accessory structure used as a tool or storage shed from a building permit when the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet; a fence over 3 feet in height, constructed of any material, requires a building permit under Corona's own local amendment, a stricter local threshold than the standard 6- or 7-foot fence exemption used elsewhere in California. Even a smaller shed may require a permit if it has electrical or plumbing connections. Retaining walls over 4 feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing, require a permit and engineered plans.

Source · Verified September 2026

Corona Building Department

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How This Compares to Riverside County

Corona's own rule is shown above (No permit under 120 sqft). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Riverside County / local code

California's building code lowers the shed exemption to 120 square feet (a 10x12 shed), below the national 200, with a 12-foot height cap. Anything larger, taller, on a permanent slab, or with electrical or plumbing needs a permit. In Riverside County the shed must also meet zoning setbacks (commonly 5 feet from side and rear lines) and, in fire-hazard zones, ignition-resistant requirements.

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