Pembroke Pines regulates carports under Chapter 155 (Land Development Code). Carports are classified as accessory structures under Section 155.620 and must meet setback, height, and coverage requirements for the applicable zoning district. A building permit is required for carport construction. Commercial vehicles must be parked entirely inside a garage or carport where no part extends outside the roofline.
Under Section 155.620 and 155.621 of the Pembroke Pines Land Development Code, carports are accessory structures subject to supplemental regulations. Carports require a building permit from the Building Department (954-435-6502). In residential zones, carports must comply with rear and side setback requirements. The structure cannot exceed the maximum height for accessory buildings in the district. Commercial vehicles must be parked entirely inside a garage or carport so that no part extends beyond the roofline. Carports must meet Florida Building Code wind load requirements as Pembroke Pines is in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ).
Building a carport without a permit is a code violation. Penalties enforced through the Code Compliance process under FL Statute 162, including fines and liens.
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