York County has no carport ordinance. Whether a carport is allowed, how big it can be, and how far it must sit from property lines are governed by your borough, city, or township zoning ordinance, with a building permit under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code.
Carports are accessory structures regulated locally, not by York County. A carport typically requires a zoning permit (for setbacks, height, and lot coverage) from your municipality and, because it is a roofed structure, usually a building permit under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code (34 Pa. Code Ch. 403). Attached carports are treated as an addition to the house; detached ones follow accessory-structure setbacks in the local zoning ordinance adopted under the Municipalities Planning Code. Front-yard carports and those built over a required parking area are often restricted. Confirm size, setback, and permit rules with your municipal zoning officer before building.
An unpermitted carport or one inside a setback is a municipal zoning/UCC violation — your township can require removal and assess daily fines.
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