Burlington County does not regulate carports. Whether a carport is allowed, its setbacks, and its size are decided by your municipality's zoning ordinance under New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law.
A carport is an accessory structure, and in New Jersey accessory structures are a municipal zoning matter, not a county one. N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65 authorizes a town's zoning ordinance to regulate the type, size, height, and lot coverage of structures. Some municipalities treat an attached carport like a building addition (front-yard setback applies) and a freestanding one like an accessory building; others restrict carports in front yards entirely. A construction permit may be required under the state Uniform Construction Code, issued locally. Check the zoning ordinance and construction office of your specific town before building.
Municipal zoning and construction officials enforce carport rules; a non-conforming carport may have to be removed or altered.
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