Carports are treated as accessory structures under city code. In Coon Rapids an accessory structure cannot exceed 20 feet, or the height of the principal building, and cannot be built of tent, tarp, or membrane material. Blaine counts carports toward the R-1 1,000 sq ft accessory-building cap.
A carport is an accessory structure regulated by your city, not Anoka County. Coon Rapids City Code 11-601.7 limits accessory structures to 20 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less, bars them from the front setback or within five feet of a lot line, prohibits placement nearer the front lot line than the principal building, and forbids tent, tarp, or membrane construction. A structure over 200 sq ft requires a permanent concrete slab and a building permit. In Blaine, a carport counts against the 1,000 sq ft combined accessory-building limit in the R-1 district and must meet the same setback rules as other accessory buildings.
Erecting a nonconforming or fabric carport, or exceeding height/setback limits, is a code violation; the city may order removal and impose fines. Temporary fabric carports are prohibited in Coon Rapids.
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