Grand Prairie UDC Sec. 6.7.1.1 permits rear-yard carports in single-family residential districts. Front/side yard carports require Special Exception only. Carports limited to parking 2 operable vehicles, no storage. 10-foot separation from primary structure.
Grand Prairie's Unified Development Code Section 6.7.1.1.D regulates carports in residential areas. Rear yard carports are permitted in any single-family residential zoning district provided they conform to the UDC standards. Front yard and side yard carports may be permitted only by Special Exception. A carport is defined as a structure that is open-sided or devoid of walls, supported by poles or decorative posts, may or may not be attached to an existing structure. Carports may be used for temporary parking of no more than 2 operable motor vehicles, trailers, or recreational vehicles, and shall not be used for any other purpose including storage. The distance between a primary structure and an accessory structure (including carports) must be at least 10 feet per UDC Article 6.
Building without a permit: stop work order. Using carport for storage: code compliance citation. Front/side yard carport without Special Exception: violation.
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