In La Habra's single-unit residential zones, a detached carport is an accessory structure under LHMC 18.24.040 and is limited to one story or fifteen feet in height. Required covered off-street parking and setbacks must be maintained, and building permits apply.
La Habra treats carports as accessory structures within the zoning code. In the R-1a, R-1b, and R-1c single-unit dwelling zones, LHMC Section 18.24.040 limits all detached accessory structures, including covered parking structures, to one story or fifteen feet in height, whichever is less. Single-family homes must maintain their required off-street parking, and a carport must meet the zone's setback rules; the R-1 side yard is not less than five feet. A permanent carport requires a building permit. When a covered parking structure is converted to an accessory dwelling unit under LHMC 18.12.150, the displaced parking need not be replaced. Confirm carport placement and permits with the Planning Division at 562-383-4100.
Erecting a carport without a permit, exceeding the height limit, or encroaching into a required setback can result in code enforcement and removal or relocation orders.
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