In Prince William County, a carport that does not meet the principal-structure setbacks must stay open on the three sides not attached to the house and may never be enclosed. Building or enclosing a carport requires zoning approval and permits.
Section 32-300.06 of the Zoning Ordinance addresses setbacks for accessory structures and carports. A carport encroaching closer than the principal building's required setback is allowed only if it remains open, and the ordinance forbids future enclosure of the sides not abutting the dwelling. Carports that do meet full principal-structure setbacks can potentially be enclosed and converted with proper permits. Zoning approval is always required for carports, and building/electrical permits apply to construction or conversion. Independent cities Manassas and Manassas Park have their own separate rules.
Enclosing a carport that must remain open is a zoning violation; the county can require the enclosure's removal and pursue civil penalties.
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