Carports in Huntington Beach require a building permit and must comply with Zoning Code setback and height requirements. Carports attached to the primary structure follow the same setbacks as the main building. The city's Community Development Department reviews all accessory structure permits.
Carports in Huntington Beach are regulated as accessory structures under the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO). A building permit is required. Attached carports must maintain the same setbacks as the main building for the applicable zoning district. Detached carports in rear yards may have reduced setbacks per the zoning code. All carport construction must comply with the California Building Code as adopted under HBMC Chapter 17.04. Carports count toward maximum lot coverage. Metal shade structures may have additional design review requirements.
Unpermitted carport construction is subject to code enforcement under HBMC Chapter 17.10 (Nuisance Code). Stop-work orders, fines, and required removal or retroactive permitting may apply.
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