Lake Elsinore treats carports as accessory structures subject to the residential development standards in LEMC Chapter 17.44, the parking rules of LEMC Chapter 17.148, and the setbacks of the underlying zoning district. A carport in front of a dwelling must meet the front-yard setback otherwise required by the code.
Lake Elsinore has no carport-specific chapter; carports are accessory structures and covered parking governed by the development standards of the underlying residential zone, the parking requirements in LEMC Chapter 17.148, and the general provisions of LEMC Chapter 17.44. An open carport is still subject to required yard setbacks, and projections into required yards may not come closer than three feet to a property line under LEMC 17.44.070. Where a carport serves required off-street parking, it must satisfy the dimensions and access standards of LEMC Chapter 17.148. A building permit is required for permanent carports, and structures must comply with the height and setback limits for accessory structures in the property's zoning district.
Carports built without permits, placed in required setbacks, or eliminating required off-street parking are code violations. Lake Elsinore Code Enforcement may issue citations and require modification or removal under LEMC Chapter 1.16.
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