Carports and patio covers are accessory structures in Pico Rivera reviewed by Building & Safety. They must meet yard setbacks and building-separation standards and generally require a building permit before construction.
Pico Rivera classifies carports and patio covers as accessory structures. The city's ADU standards call for a 5-foot separation between a new ADU and an accessory structure such as a patio cover, indicating how these open covered structures are spaced from occupied buildings. A carport that provides required off-street parking must keep the parking space usable, with each space at least 9 feet wide by 20 feet long on a legally permitted driveway per the city's parking dimensions. Building permits are required for carports and patio covers, and open-sided covers still must observe residential yard setbacks. Confirm exact setback distances and cover-height limits with the Building & Safety Division before building.
Building a carport or patio cover without a permit, encroaching into a setback, or eliminating a required parking space can trigger a correction notice or removal order.
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