Georgetown requires a permit for carports under UDC Chapter 6, Section 6.06. Garages and carports must be set back at least 20-25 feet from the street where the driveway takes access, or 10 feet from a public alley. A carport may be placed on an existing driveway if it meets the required street setback.
The City of Georgetown requires a building permit for accessory structures including carports per Chapter 6, Section 6.06 of the Unified Development Code (UDC). Carports must meet the dimensional standards of the base zoning district except where the UDC provides otherwise. Setbacks for vehicle structures are specific: garages and carports, whether attached or detached, must be set back from the public street where the associated driveway takes access (the city's permit guidance references a minimum street setback in the 20-25 foot range) or a minimum of 10 feet when taking access from a public alley. The city notes a carport 'can be placed on existing driveway if it meets the required twenty-five foot (25ft) setback from property line.' Because front-yard carports are highly visible, applicants should confirm the exact setback for their zoning district and lot with Development Services, and impervious-cover limits under UDC Chapter 11 may apply. Properties within the Downtown/Old Town historic overlay may be subject to additional design review for visible structures. Permits are submitted through the My Government Online portal.
Installing a carport without a permit, encroaching into the required street or alley setback, or placing it in a way that violates impervious-cover or historic-overlay standards can result in code enforcement citations and orders to relocate or remove the structure.
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