Greeley, CO Accessory Structures: Carport Rules (2026)

In Greeley a carport, whether attached to the home or freestanding, is treated as an accessory structure under the city's Development Code (Title 18, with parts of the updated Title 24 development framework also in effect) and is reviewed against the underlying zoning district's setback, height, and lot coverage standards. The Building Inspection Division publishes a Patio Covers and Carports Guide that requires applicants to submit two plot plans showing the carport's dimensions, its relationship to existing buildings, and the distances to all property lines drawn to scale. Permits are issued under Title 22 of the Greeley Municipal Code, which adopts the International Residential Code with local amendments and governs structural, snow load, and fire-separation issues for accessory structures. Open carports carry a low base permit fee in the city's fee schedule, but trade permits are required separately for any electrical work, lighting, or attached gas appliances. Carports may not encroach into required side or rear yard setbacks, may not exceed the height limit set in the underlying zone for accessory structures, and must comply with off-street parking and driveway standards if the carport is part of the required parking count. Greeley sits in Weld County, so unincorporated parcels follow Weld County Building Department rules instead.