ADUs are allowed in SheffieldTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Sheffield, AL
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# of Properties
4,137
Owner-occupied
50%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$178,419
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$50,114
Residential Types:
4,137 housing units
Residential/Commercial
100%
Zoning Districts:
5,598 parcels · 12 districts
SF-50
47%(2,625)
SF-90
20%(1,106)
SF-70
12%(644)
B-2
11%(618)
Other
11%(605)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Sheffield, AL?
Sheffield, AL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal ADU size of 500 sq ft
- –Maximum internal ADU size of 25% of the primary dwelling’s total improved floor area
Rental Restrictions
- –No accessory residential unit shall be leased to a tenant through any formal leasing agreement or contract.
- –Short-term rentals under 90 days are unlawful for any space in a single-family or multifamily residence.
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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