A carport is an accessory structure that must meet your zone's setbacks and height limit. On unincorporated Davis County land the Land Use Ordinance sets 25-foot front and rear yards, 10-foot side yards, and a 35-foot height cap; cities like Layton use their own tables.
The Davis County Land Use Ordinance lists accessory uses and buildings as a permitted use and requires structures to meet minimum yard standards. In the Agriculture Estate zone that means a 25-foot front yard, 10-foot side yards (each side), a 25-foot rear yard, and a 35-foot maximum building height. An attached carport generally follows the main dwelling's setbacks; a detached one follows accessory-structure rules. In Layton and other cities, carports must meet Municipal Code Table 5-1 setbacks and may need a building permit if larger than 200 square feet. Check your specific zone first.
Building a carport inside a required yard or without a permit can bring fines and removal or relocation orders.
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