So....quasi-success?
After paying $60 for application, I received an "approved with addenda" letter and the opportunity to pay another $176 for 3 different types of building-related reviews. I can start building, but I need to satisfy two additional requirements:
1) my plans didn't outline how the supports wouldn't be anchored into the driveway with concrete footers (they would be). I indicated I would take pictures to send to the code person before setting concrete.
2) the roof has to drain via 4" gutters to an existing downspout, then into the storm system. Problem is where the carport is going to be from a grade standpoint, there wont be a downspout to tie into. I'm going to have to dig and lay aggregate for a drywell. I don't mind doing this, but why is this a requirement since I'm building the carport over an existing asphalt driveway? Isn't rain runoff already going wherever it's going? Is a 360sqft carport metal roof really adding to a runoff problem? The other funny response I got was "If I dig the drywell, fill it with aggregate and then cover it with topsoil as specified, how will you know there's a proper drywell underground since it will be covered?" The guy coudn't answer.
Anyway...happy to be moving forward. Onto ordering carport next!