Carports in Bucks County require a building permit under the PA UCC and must meet township zoning setbacks and lot coverage limits. Most townships require 3 to 10 feet side setbacks and cap accessory structure height at 15 feet.
Carports in Bucks County are classified as accessory structures under the PA Uniform Construction Code and local zoning. Building permits are required under the UCC (34 Pa. Code Ch. 403); typical permit cost $150 to $400. Plans must show dimensions, materials, footings, and attachment to the primary structure if attached. Zoning setbacks vary by township: most residential zones require 3 to 10 feet side yard and 10 to 25 feet rear yard setbacks. Maximum height typically 15 feet for detached, matching house eave height if attached. Carports count toward maximum impervious coverage (typically 20% to 50% of lot depending on zone). Pre-fabricated metal carport kits still require permits. Materials must meet IRC Ch. 3 for wind (typically 115 mph design wind speed) and snow (30-35 psf ground snow load in Bucks). HOA approval often required in planned communities.
Unpermitted carport: stop-work order, retroactive permit with double fee, potential removal. Fines $200 to $1,000 under township zoning. Zoning violations without variance: required demolition.
Richboro, PA
Richboro is an unincorporated CDP inside Northampton Township, Bucks County, so construction noise is governed by the Township's Code, Part 3 (Noise and Moto...
Bucks County, PA
Bucks County has no county-level noise ordinance. Noise is regulated at the municipal (township/borough) level across all 54 municipalities. PA Crimes Code §...
Bucks County, PA
Bucks County has no countywide leaf blower ordinance. Rules are set by each of Bucks' 54 municipalities (boroughs, townships, one city), typically restrictin...
Bucks County, PA
Bucks County follows PA Vehicle Code 75 Pa.C.S. §7303 for abandoned vehicles. Vehicles left on public roads 48 hours or inoperable vehicles visible on privat...
Bucks County, PA
RV parking regulated by individual Bucks County townships through zoning ordinances. No county-level RV rules. Typical restrictions: one RV per residential l...
Bucks County, PA
Commercial vehicle regulations set by individual Bucks County townships. No county-level rules. PA Vehicle Code Title 75 governs weight limits and commercial...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Bucks County.
See how other cities in Bucks County handle carport rules.
See how Richboro's carport rules rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.