Showing ordinances that apply to Ajo, AZ
Ajo is an unincorporated community (population 3,039) in Pima County, Arizona. Because Ajo is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Pima County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The carport rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Pima County allows carports as accessory structures in residential zones. Open carports (roof only, no enclosed walls) under 200 square feet may be exempt from building permits. Larger carports require permits and must meet setback and wind-load requirements for the monsoon climate.
Carports are common in unincorporated Pima County due to the extreme Sonoran Desert sun (UV damage to vehicles is significant). Pima County Development Services regulates carports as accessory structures. Open carports (roof supported by posts, no more than two enclosed sides) under 200 square feet that are freestanding and not attached to the dwelling may be exempt from building permit requirements, but must still meet setback rules. Carports 200 square feet or larger, or those attached to the dwelling, require a building permit. All carports must be engineered or manufactured to withstand monsoon-season wind loads (minimum 90 mph design wind speed for Pima County). Metal carport kits are popular and must be properly anchored to concrete footings or ground anchors. Setbacks follow accessory structure rules: typically 5 feet from side and rear property lines. Carports in the front yard may require greater setbacks consistent with the zoning district. RV carports and oversized vehicle covers are allowed on rural parcels (GR-1 and larger) but may face height limits in standard residential zones.
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