Pueblo, CO Accessory Structures: Carport Rules (2026)

Carports in Pueblo are governed by the city's zoning code (Title XVII) as accessory structures, with detailed standards in §17-4-23. An Accessory Structure Application is required when applying for a building permit for a garage, carport, storage shed, deck, patio cover, or similar structure that is incidental and subordinate to, and on the same lot as, the principal structure; adding a carport, even one attached to the home, does not convert the project into a Single Family Home Application. Under §17-4-23(c)(5), accessory structures over 200 square feet require a building permit and Planning Department review for architectural compatibility with the principal structure. §17-4-23(d)(4)d. prohibits placing any part of the carport in front of the building setback established by the principal structure. Prefabricated metal pole carports receive special treatment under §17-4-23(d)(5): they are allowed inside the city only if (1) the property has no existing covered parking structure, (2) the lot was subdivided before 1972, (3) the carport is maintained so as not to detract from neighborhood aesthetics, (4) the carport is located behind the principal structure, and (5) restrictions apply if the owner later applies for a building permit for an additional accessory structure. Permits are issued through the Pueblo Regional Building Department, which administers the adopted building codes citywide.