A carport in unincorporated York County is a roofed accessory structure. Over 200 square feet it needs a building permit under the 2021 SC Residential Code; at 200 square feet or less it needs a zoning compliance application. Setbacks apply.
Because a carport is a roofed structure, York County reviews it as an accessory structure. Over 200 square feet it takes the full Residential Permit, a site plan with setbacks from all four property lines, and plans built to the 2021 SC Residential Code with footings and anchorage that resist the code's wind loads; a metal carport needs plans sealed by a SC-registered engineer. A carport of 200 square feet or less needs only a Zoning Compliance Application. Either way it must keep the side and rear setbacks of its zoning district.
Building a carport over 200 square feet without a permit is illegal work. A carport inside the required setback, or a metal one without engineer-sealed plans, will not pass.
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