Carports in Mountain View require a building permit and must meet zoning setbacks. Front-yard carports are generally restricted to preserve neighborhood character.
Mountain View Zoning Code classifies carports as accessory structures. A carport requires a building permit regardless of size because of structural and seismic review. In single-family residential zones, detached carports typically must observe a 5-foot side and rear setback and cannot project into required front yards in most R1 districts, though attached carports may follow the main dwelling setbacks. Maximum height is limited by the accessory-structure standard of the underlying zone. Carports counted as required parking must be open on at least two sides and built to withstand vehicle loads per the California Building Code. Corner lots face additional street-side setback rules. Carports substituting for an existing garage in a single-family district may need discretionary review.
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