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§ 1478. Carport--Permitted.

25 CA ADC § 1478Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 25. Housing and Community Development
Division 1. Housing and Community Development
Chapter 2. Mobilehome Parks and Installations
Article 9. Accessory Buildings and Structures
25 CCR § 1478
§ 1478. Carport--Permitted.
Currentness
(a) A carport may be constructed or maintained on a lot only as an accessory structure to a unit located on the same lot.
(b) A freestanding carport, or a common freestanding carport for the use of the occupants of adjacent lots, may be erected on a lot line, provided that such a carport is constructed of material which does not support combustion, and provided that there is a minimum of three (3) feet clearance from any unit or any other structure on the adjacent lots. Such freestanding carports may be connected to a unit or other accessory building or structure by an open covered walkway not exceeding six (6) feet in width.
(c) A carport shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the structural requirements for awnings as specified in section 1468.
(d) A carport shall conform to the dimensions specified in section 1470 for awnings.
(e) At least two (2) sides or one (1) side and one (1) end of a carport shall be maintained at least fifty (50) percent open and unobstructed at all times.
(1) A carport which is partially enclosed shall be designed and constructed to withstand the additional lateral forces imposed by such an enclosure as required for awning enclosures.
(2) Where a carport is constructed immediately adjacent to or over a permanently constructed retaining wall of fire resistant material, there shall not be less than eighteen (18) inches clear ventilating opening between the underside of the carport roof and the top of the wall extending the full length of the carport.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 18300, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18552 and 18610, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. Amendment filed 7-6-2004; operative 7-6-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 28).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 25, § 1478, 25 CA ADC § 1478
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