ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated GenevaTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Geneva, AL
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# of Parcels
15,242
Zoning districts
10
Avg Parcel Value
$175,805
Median Parcel Size
6.70 acres
Zoning Districts:
15,236 parcels · 10 districts
NZ
100%(15,178)
A/C
0%(31)
A-1
0%(9)
R-1
0%(8)
Other
0%(10)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Geneva, AL?
Unincorporated Geneva, 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: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling's floor area
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 50% of the floor area of the principal dwelling.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (in addition to principal dwelling spaces); parking must be on the same lot as the use unless a Special Exception allows remote parking within 500 ft; separate driveway entrances for the ADU are prohibited.
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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