A carport is an accessory structure regulated by your city or township. In Elyria it must be located in the rear yard, no closer than 3 feet from any lot line and 6 feet from an alley, and cover no more than 40% of the required rear yard. Attached carports
Lorain County does not zone incorporated cities, so carport placement follows local zoning. Elyria's Zoning Code Section 1142.03 treats a carport as an accessory use: it 'shall be located in the rear yard only' and no closer than three feet from a lot line, six feet from an alley, covering not more than 40% of the required rear yard. An attached carport is regulated as part of the principal dwelling and must observe that district's front and side setbacks; a detached carport follows the accessory-use standard. A building permit and site plan are required. Other Lorain County communities (Lorain, Avon Lake, Amherst) set their own dimensions, so confirm locally.
A carport in a required front or side yard, too close to a lot line, or built without a permit is a zoning violation; the city can require relocation, removal, or a double permit fee.
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