Milwaukee carports require a building permit, must meet garage-style setbacks, and cannot exceed 22 feet in height. Canvas and temporary carports are restricted to 180 days.
A permanent carport in Milwaukee is treated as an accessory building under Chapter 295 zoning. Building permits from DNS are required, with setbacks of 3 feet from side and rear lot lines and at least 6 feet from the main dwelling unless attached. Carports cannot exceed 22 feet in height or cover more than 30 percent of the rear yard combined with other accessory structures. Fabric or canvas temporary carports (Shelter Logic type) may be placed for no more than 180 consecutive days and must be removed during the Winter Parking period if blocking alternate-side plowing.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Milwaukee code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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