Baldwin Park, CA Accessory Structures: Carport Rules (2026)

Carports, canopies and similar covered structures in the City of Baldwin Park fall under the accessory-structure rules of Zoning Code 153.040.070. A canopy structure may not be located within view of a public right-of-way, front or side yard area, or driveway. A canopy with a maximum projected canopy area of 200 square feet, maximum height of 8 feet, and maximum length of 20 feet may be placed within a rear yard, provided it is fully screened by 6-foot-high fencing or shrubs; reflective or mirrored covering material is prohibited. A temporary use permit may be obtained for placing a canopy once a year per property for a period not exceeding 5 days. Permanent covered parking (a true carport) is treated as a parking-related accessory structure and must meet the height (one story/15 ft), setback (5 ft from property lines, 6 ft from the main building for detached structures) and placement rules for accessory structures, and may not encroach into a required side/rear yard abutting a street or an R-1 property. The City's ADU handout confirms a new ADU may include its own garage or covered patio if it meets size, height, setback and lot-coverage rules. These are City of Baldwin Park standards, separate from Los Angeles County's unincorporated-area rules.