Apple Valley, CA Accessory Structures: Carport Rules (2026)

The Town of Apple Valley addresses carports and similar shelters in Development Code Section 9.29.022, covering semi-permanent carports and accessory structures for storing cars, boats, RVs, trailers, and self-propelled equipment. Such structures, built using a framework and roof of metal, wood, or other rigid material allowed under the building code (but not plastic or PVC), may be located no closer than 5 feet from a side or rear property line, provided no portion is within a required front or street-side-yard setback or upon a recorded easement. They must be permanently affixed to the ground with concrete footings (or similar footings approved by the Building Official), and a building permit must be obtained from the Town's Building Division. The structures must be built of new materials, kept in good condition (no worn, discolored, or dilapidated appearance), and finished with colors similar to the primary building. Larger permanent or semi-permanent RV/vehicle enclosures must meet the same 5-foot setback and footing rules and must have solid, opaque siding over the framework, with no more than a 4-foot gap from the ground to the siding. As a grandfather provision, qualifying carports built before July 26, 2006 of metal, wood, or other rigid material and permanently affixed to the ground may encroach into required setbacks, do not require a building permit, and need not match the primary building's colors or materials.