Carports in Nassau County are regulated as accessory structures requiring building permits in most towns and villages. Many Nassau municipalities restrict carports in front yards, limit them to side/rear placement, and require them to match the architectural style of the primary residence.
Typical rules: permit required regardless of size (unlike sheds which often have exemption thresholds); must meet setback requirements for accessory structures (5-10 feet typical from side/rear); front-yard carports often prohibited or subject to special variance; attached carports treated as additions subject to full zoning review; canvas/fabric carports sometimes prohibited or treated as temporary structures with seasonal limits. Several villages (Garden City, Rockville Centre) have particularly restrictive aesthetic rules.
Unpermitted carport: $250-$2,500 plus removal or retroactive permit with double fees. Front-yard placement violations may require removal.
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