Titusville, FL Accessory Structures: Carport Rules (2026)

Carports in Titusville are accessory structures defined by the Land Development Regulations as a roof and supporting columns or beams, unenclosed on at least two sides, designed for the storage of motor vehicles. They are governed by LDR Chapter 28 Zoning, Article VIII (Accessory Uses and Structures), Section 28-357 (detached accessory building/structure), with setback distances determined by the underlying zoning district regulations in Article VI (Zoning District Standards). Section 28-357 requires accessory structures to meet the side and rear setbacks of the underlying district and to maintain a separation from the principal building. A building permit is required for every carport, attached or detached, and the city's Community Development Department reviews the application for zoning compliance (setbacks, height, lot coverage) and building compliance (Florida Building Code structural and wind-load standards) consistent with FBC Section 105.2. Titusville is in the Brevard County 130 mph ultimate design wind zone (Risk Category II) under the 8th edition Florida Building Code (2023) per the county's wind speed maps, so carport columns, beams, roof connections, and anchorage to the slab or footing must be engineered for that load. Attached carports tie into the principal home's lateral and gravity load path and typically require plans signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed architect or engineer. Detached metal carports must still meet wind-load and anchorage standards. Existing detached metal carports that pre-date current zoning standards are addressed under LDR Chapter 34, Article VII (Nonconforming uses, structures and vested rights), Section 34-350 (Nonconforming structure metal carports), which limits expansion or replacement of a nonconforming carport. Use of a carport for habitation or for permanent storage of inoperable vehicles is prohibited under the city's general property maintenance and zoning provisions. If the property is in a homeowners or condominium association, the master deed and architectural review covenants may impose additional restrictions on carport size, color, and materials beyond the city's zoning rules.