ADUs are allowed in DaphneTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Daphne, AL
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# of Parcels
12,409
Zoning districts
23
Avg Parcel Value
$344,678
Median Parcel Size
0.31 acres
Zoning Districts:
12,298 parcels · 23 districts
R-3
55%(6,787)
R-4
14%(1,738)
R-1
11%(1,409)
R-2
8%(1,036)
Other
11%(1,328)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Daphne, AL?
Daphne, AL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 60% of the principal building’s size
Max Units
- –1 detached ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy is not required for ADUs.
Parking
- –Min: 1.5 spaces per residential unit for ADUs in Olde Towne Daphne and Village Overlay Districts (mixed-use); otherwise default is 2 spaces per unit. Max: none. Exceptions: Village Overlay may credit approved public off-site spaces toward the requirement if on-site parking cannot meet it.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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