ADUs are allowed in DothanTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Dothan, AL
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
24,078
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$183,898
Median Lot Size
0.36 acres
Avg Income
$63,752
Residential Types:
24,078 housing units
Single Family
95%
2-3 Family
1%
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
2%
Zoning Districts:
35,184 parcels · 27 districts
R-1
35%(12,259)
R-3
13%(4,730)
R-4
13%(4,604)
A-C
9%(3,338)
Other
29%(10,253)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Dothan, AL?
Dothan, AL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 800 sq ft for an internal in-home apartment; no waivers to exceed.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached accessory dwelling unit size of 800 sq ft in single-family districts.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; on the same lot; no waivers or off-site parking; max not stated
Rental Restrictions
- –Non-employees cannot rent the ADU; detached ADUs may only be used as owner-occupied STRR and non-owner-occupied STCR is prohibited; internal ADUs cannot be STCR and may only be owner-occupied STRR.
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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