Salem regulates carports and accessory structures through UDC Chapter 800. Structures must meet setback, height, and lot coverage limits. Pre-approved carport plans are available from the city to streamline permitting.
Under Salem Revised Code (SRC) Chapter 800 (General Development Standards) and the Unified Development Code, carports and accessory structures in residential zones must comply with: maximum height of 15 feet; minimum 3-foot setback from any property line (fire-unrated structures); rear yard coverage limited to 25% of total rear yard area. Prefabricated or site-built carports under 200 sq ft are exempt from building permits; any structure over 10 feet in height requires a permit. Setbacks vary by zone and structure height. The city offers pre-approved plans for standard carports to expedite review.
Unpermitted structures exceeding size or setback limits are subject to code enforcement, stop-work orders, and required removal or modification under SRC Ch. 59.
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