Aurora requires permits for carport construction. Carports must meet setback requirements and may count toward lot coverage maximums. Open-sided structures still require engineering review in snow-load areas.
Carport construction in Aurora requires a building permit. Carports must meet the same setback requirements as other accessory structures. They count toward maximum lot coverage calculations. Aurora's location in northern Illinois means snow load engineering is important for carport design. The building division reviews carport plans as part of the permit process. Carports should be consistent with neighborhood character and may be subject to design review in certain zoning districts.
Unpermitted carport: stop-work order and fine. Exceeding lot coverage: modification required.
Aurora, IL
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