A carport is a detached or attached accessory structure. In unincorporated Larimer County a permit is required once it exceeds 200 sq ft, is attached, or adds utilities. All carports must meet Land Use Code setbacks and lot-coverage limits.
Larimer County treats carports like other accessory structures under the Detached Structures rules: a building permit is required when the structure exceeds 200 sq ft in floor area, is greater than one story, has an attached porch pushing the footprint over 200 sq ft, or adds utilities. Most residential carports exceed 200 sq ft and therefore need a permit. Even where exempt, a carport must satisfy setback, floodplain and lot-coverage requirements, and a structure within 3 feet of a property line (including overhangs) needs fire-rated construction. Setbacks vary by zoning district, so confirm your parcel's requirements with the Planning Division (970-498-7683).
Building an oversized or non-conforming carport without a permit, or in a required setback, leads to code compliance action and possible removal.
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