Now there's an naswer that makes sense!

Devious minds overcome stupid regs.

Check the local codes anf go for it!

Don't know if you can get away with it where you live, but in Eastern
PA, people have gotten around the 10 foot limit with a 2x4.

They just 'connect' the two structures with a horizontal 2x4. Looks
stupid, but passes code because it is now one structure. Go figure.