ADUs are allowed in Center PointTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Center Point, AL
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# of Properties
5,705
Owner-occupied
60%
Zoning districts
111
Avg Home Value
$155,186
Median Lot Size
0.36 acres
Avg Income
$56,416
Residential Types:
5,705 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
49,510 parcels · 111 districts
D2
19%(9,233)
R1
13%(6,461)
R4
11%(5,464)
R2
9%(4,624)
Other
48%(23,728)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Center Point, AL?
Center Point, AL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –No maximum size is specified for a detached accessory dwelling (garage apartment/guesthouse); approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustment is required and customary accessory-building size caps do not apply.
Parking
- –2 off-street spaces/ADU on the same lot; ≥200 sq ft per space; no ADU-specific reductions/waivers; garage apartments require Board of Zoning Adjustment appeal; no separate ADU parking standards.
Rental Restrictions
- –Rental prohibited for garage apartments/guesthouses (detached ADU) and internal/attached ADUs; only family members may occupy.
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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