A carport is an accessory structure under the 2022 Zoning Ordinance. Per Sec. 27-5202, it cannot sit in a required front yard or corner-lot side yard, may go in a side or rear yard, and must meet the underlying zone's setback and height limits, plus any DPIE building permit.
The 2022 Zoning Ordinance (Subtitle 27) treats a carport as an accessory structure under Section 27-5202. Under Section 27-5202(c), no accessory structure may be located in a required front yard or corner-lot side yard, within a platted easement, over a known utility, or in a fire lane. A carport may be placed in a required side or rear yard; if over 10 feet tall it must be set back an extra foot from the nearest side or rear lot line for every foot it exceeds 10 feet. Section 27-5202(c)(6) provides that accessory structures must meet the yard-depth standards and height limits of their zone. A carport is exempt from a use-and-occupancy permit but must obtain any other applicable permit; a
Building a carport in a front yard or setback, over a utility easement, or without a required DPIE building permit can result in code enforcement, fines, and an order to relocate or remove the structure.
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