Observed arrival · 2026-11-14
A permit checker for backyard office pods
A comparison site checks backyard pod sizes against small-building permit exemptions in 15 cities and counties.
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- People comparing backyard pods with local permit rules
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- San Francisco’s FAQ and code text describe different area-measurement bases, and the page flags the discrepancy.
Field notes
The table distinguishes how jurisdictions measure area, including floor area, roof area, projected roof area, and cases where the basis is not listed. San Francisco is marked as a mismatch between the FAQ’s floor-area wording and the code text’s projected-roof-area wording; the page also cautions that zoning, HOA rules, setbacks, and the building department for a specific address can affect the practical answer.
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