Delaware County does not regulate carports. As accessory structures, carports fall under your municipality's zoning ordinance, which sets height limits and setbacks. In Radnor Township, carports are treated as accessory structures subject to the same rules.
A carport is an accessory structure, and under the PA Municipalities Planning Code (§603) accessory structures are regulated by each municipality's zoning ordinance, not the county. Radnor Township's zoning code expressly lists carports and garages among accessory structures, meaning they follow the same accessory-building limits (20-foot height cap and a minimum setback from the property line in the applicable residence district). Attached carports may be treated as part of the principal building. Whether a carport is permitted in a front yard, and how close it may sit to a lot line, is defined by your local zoning code, so confirm with your municipal zoning officer.
A carport built without required permits or beyond setback limits is a municipal zoning violation subject to removal orders and locally set fines.
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