Carports in Lawrenceville must meet accessory structure setbacks and be architecturally compatible with the home. Attached carports follow principal-building setbacks; detached follow accessory rules.
UDO regulates carports as accessory structures when detached; they must be in the side or rear yard with 5-10 foot setbacks and max 15 ft height. Attached carports extend from the principal building and must meet front-yard setbacks (typically 40 ft in R-1). Metal/awning-style carports in front yards often prohibited or restricted to match the house exterior. Building permit required for any carport with permanent footings or roof structure.
Front-yard carport out of compliance: removal order. Unpermitted structure: retroactive permit or removal.
Lawrenceville, GA
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Lawrenceville, GA
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Lawrenceville, GA
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Lawrenceville, GA
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