Galloway regulates carports as accessory structures under § 233-8. A carport must observe the accessory-structure setbacks — generally a 15-foot rear and side yard setback — and may not be located in the front yard, and it needs zoning and construction permits.
A carport is an accessory structure, so Galloway's § 233-8 accessory-structure standards apply. In residential districts accessory structures 'must maintain a fifteen-foot rear and side yard setback,' and 'no accessory structure shall be located in the front yard.' A carport attached to the principal dwelling is instead measured against the principal-building setbacks for that zone. Because a carport is a permanent roofed structure, Galloway requires a zoning permit confirming placement and a construction permit under the NJ Uniform Construction Code. There is no by-right allowance to build a carport over the setback line or forward of the front building line, so verify your lot's zone before installing.
A carport over the setback line, in the front yard, or without permits is a zoning violation under Chapter 233; the Zoning Officer may require removal or relocation and impose fines.
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