Welcome to City-Data.com Forum!
U.S. CitiesCity-Data Forum Index
Go Back   City-Data Forum > U.S. Forums > Texas > Dallas
 [Register]
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
View detailed profile (Advanced) or search
site with Google Custom Search

Search Forums  (Advanced)
 
Old 06-10-2014, 10:00 AM
 
10 posts, read 14,478 times
Reputation: 14

Advertisements

I want to build a carport, but my driveway and fence have no separation (usually there's grass between the two).

Per Plano code, carport eaves must be 12" from fence, which would put the columns well into my driveway.

I didn't build the fence or the driveway (just bought this house), but the sun is killing me and I need a carport.

The only solution possible here is I tear down the fence (it is attached to a patio roof inside my backyard) or I build that column about 1/4 of the way into my driveway.

So, question: Does Plano give exemptions for code violations? Who can I contact to take a look and maybe try to convince them, if possible?
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message

 
Old 06-10-2014, 10:06 AM
 
10 posts, read 14,478 times
Reputation: 14
If it helps anyone visualize my dilemma, I took some pictures:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i96s4t4oa9...2011.03.25.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tu7897btjf...2011.03.40.jpg
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 06-10-2014, 10:46 AM
 
332 posts, read 1,387,266 times
Reputation: 337
You should google cantilevered carports - there are a few out there

Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 06-10-2014, 11:53 AM
 
3,820 posts, read 8,748,805 times
Reputation: 5558
What you likely need to do is request a variance to the code. You'll have to show why the existing code is a hardship for you to follow due to the layout.

Call the Plano Code Enforcement department and ask what your options are.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.

Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.


Reply
Please update this thread with any new information or opinions. This open thread is still read by thousands of people, so we encourage all additional points of view.

Quick Reply
Message:


Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2020 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram


Over $104,000 in prizes was already given out to active posters on our forum and additional giveaways are planned!

Go Back   City-Data Forum > U.S. Forums > Texas > Dallas
View detailed profiles of:

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:04 AM.

© 2005-2024, Advameg, Inc. · Please obey Forum Rules · Terms of Use and Privacy Policy · Bug Bounty

City-Data.com - Contact Us - Archive 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 - Top