Anderson's Zoning Code treats a carport as an accessory structure. It must observe the same five-foot side and rear setbacks, the 18-foot height cap, and the 864-square-foot limit that apply to accessory buildings, and needs an Improvement Location Permit at 120 square feet or on a permanent foundation.
The Zoning Code does not carve out separate dimensional standards for carports; they fall under the accessory-building rules. That means a carport may not be located closer than five feet to a side or rear lot line, may not exceed 18 feet in height, and is limited to 864 square feet. It also may not stand closer to the front lot line than the rear line of the principal structure, and cannot be erected before the main house exists. An Improvement Location Permit is required once the structure reaches 120 square feet or sits on a permanent foundation.
An improperly placed or unpermitted carport is a zoning violation subject to Code Enforcement notices, fines, and removal orders until it complies.
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