A. No person shall erect, place or construct a carport on a residentially zoned lot, in whole or in part, without first obtaining a building permit. An application for a permit shall be made by the owner or lessee of the residential property, or by an agent of either, or by a licensed contractor employed in connection with the proposed work.
B. Carports shall be located only over an existing driveway unless otherwise allowed by this chapter.
C. Carports shall be constructed, erected or installed in accordance with the building, electrical and other codes adopted by the city of Enid and which may be amended from time to time.
D. Carports shall have an architectural design and appearance compatible with the principal building on the premises and shall be kept in an attractive state, in good repair, and in a safe and sanitary condition.
E. No carport shall be constructed, erected or placed on a residentially zoned lot unless permitted by this chapter. However, if an existing carport was legally constructed prior to November 1, 2015, reconstruction or renovation of such carport shall be permitted, provided that such reconstruction or renovation occurs only on the original footprint of the carport. No carport shall be permitted to be enlarged or expanded unless the carport complies with this chapter.
F. No carport shall be constructed upon a residential lot until the construction of the principal building has actually commenced.
G. No more than one carport shall be allowed on a lot and shall be no larger than twelve feet (12') in width for a single car width driveway or twenty four feet (24') in width for a double car width driveway. Under no circumstance shall any carport exceed twenty four feet (24') in width, measured from eave line to eave line. No carport shall exceed fifteen feet (15') in height at its highest point.
H. The minimum distance between a carport and the side lot line shall be five feet (5'). The minimum distance between a carport and the rear lot line shall be five feet (5'). The minimum distance between a carport and the front lot line shall be twenty five feet (25').
I. Carports located entirely in the back yard of a residence need not be placed over a driveway. (Ord. 2015-30, 9-15-2015)