Port St. Lucie Code Section 158.217(C)(2) caps a carport at 200 square feet on lots under 18,500 square feet (400 square feet on larger lots) and limits its height to the principal building's roof line or 22 feet, whichever is more restrictive.
Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances Section 158.217(C)(2) lists carports among the accessory uses allowed in single-family residential districts and sets a maximum carport size of 200 square feet for lots less than 18,500 square feet, while lots of 18,500 square feet or greater may have up to 400 square feet of total carport area. In both cases the carport height is limited so that it is not higher than the principal building's roof line or 22 feet, whichever is more restrictive. A carport is also subject to the general accessory-structure setbacks in Section 158.217(C): at least 10 feet from the rear property line, the side-yard setback of the applicable zoning district, and generally no placement in the area between the front of the house and the front property line. As with other accessory structures, a building permit is required before construction under Florida Statute 553.79, and the carport must meet Florida Building Code wind-load standards for the region.
A carport that exceeds the size or height limits, violates setbacks, or is built without a permit is a code violation; under Florida Statute 162.09(2)(a) the code enforcement board may impose fines up to $250 per day for a first violation and up to $500 per day for a repeat violation, and may require modification or removal.
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