Tinley Park generally discourages carports in residential districts and may prohibit them or restrict them in favor of enclosed garages. Where permitted, carports require a building permit, must meet setback requirements, and must be constructed of materials consistent with the dwelling. Temporary fabric carports are often prohibited as permanent structures.
Tinley Park's zoning ordinance treats carports as accessory structures subject to setback, lot coverage, and material standards. The Village favors enclosed garages over open carports for aesthetic and neighborhood character reasons, and some residential districts effectively restrict carports. Where carports are permitted, they must be permanently constructed with posts anchored to footings, a pitched roof consistent with the principal dwelling, and materials complementary to the home. Setbacks from property lines typically match garage setbacks (5 feet side, varying rear). Temporary fabric or metal portable carports sold by big-box retailers are often not permitted as permanent structures and are limited to short-term use. Attached carports become part of the principal structure for setback purposes. Carports may not be enclosed with walls or doors without a garage permit and conversion to an enclosed garage meeting full building code. Homeowners associations within Tinley Park subdivisions may impose additional restrictions or prohibit carports outright.
Installing an unpermitted carport results in a stop-work order or an order to remove the structure. Fabric portable carports left up long-term may be treated as unpermitted structures. Code Enforcement: (708) 444-5100. HOA restrictions are enforced privately.
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