ADU rules for Jacksonville
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Jacksonville, AL
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# of Parcels
5,159
Zoning districts
9
Avg Parcel Value
$191,923
Median Parcel Size
0.40 acres
Zoning Districts:
5,151 parcels · 9 districts
R-1
52%(2,657)
R-3
22%(1,119)
R-2
15%(752)
B-2
9%(443)
Other
3%(180)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Jacksonville, AL?
Jacksonville, 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: Not permitted
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: rental prohibited except as agricultural migrant-worker dwellings.
- –Citywide STRs: either prohibited or allowed only with a business license for lodging use (no events) with occupancy limits; 30+ days rentals fall outside the STR ordinance.
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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