A carport is an accessory structure. Rock County sets no separate carport ordinance; it must meet your town, village or city zoning setbacks and, in county-zoned towns, the location and height limits under Wis. Stat. 59.69.
Carports and other attached or accessory structures are treated as 'buildings' under local zoning. The Town of Union ordinance, for example, defines a building to include 'garages, carports, and other attached or accessory structures,' meaning a carport must observe the same yard setbacks and height limits as any accessory building in that district (10-foot side setback, 35-foot max height in A-1). In cities and villages, the municipal zoning code governs. There is no county-wide carport-specific rule; standards come from whichever jurisdiction zones your parcel. A zoning permit is commonly required before construction.
A carport in a required yard or built without a permit may be ordered removed, with zoning forfeitures set by the local ordinance.
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