Manteca, CA Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Manteca, CA, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Enclosure
- Max 2 walls
- Driveway to carport
- 20 ft minimum
- Classification
- Accessory structure
- Dimensions set by
- City Traffic Engineer
Summary
Manteca defines a carport as a roofed parking structure with no more than two walls, requires it to meet Traffic Engineer dimension standards, and sets a 20-foot minimum driveway depth to reach it.
Carport. A roofed structure for one or more automobiles that is enclosed by not more than two walls. A carport shall meet the minimum horizontal and vertical dimensions specified by the City's Traffic Engineer in order to be used for one or more legal parking spaces required under this Chapter. ... Driveways providing direct access from a public street to a garage or carport shall be not less than 20 feet in depth.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4829770; v11 updated 2026-04-21).
Full Breakdown
The zoning code's Universal Definitions classify a carport as a roofed structure for one or more vehicles enclosed by no more than two walls, and require it to meet the minimum horizontal and vertical dimensions the City Traffic Engineer sets for a legal parking space. As an accessory structure with a solid roof, a carport is treated the same as a garage under Chapter 17.40's development standards for setback and height. Separately, the parking chapter requires that any driveway running from a public street to a garage or carport be at least 20 feet deep, so vehicles don't overhang the sidewalk or street.
Violations & Fines
A carport that doesn't meet the Traffic Engineer's minimum parking-space dimensions, or a driveway shorter than 20 feet to reach it, fails to count toward required off-street parking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a structure a carport instead of a garage in Manteca?
How long must my driveway be to reach a carport?
Sources & Official References
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