ADUs are allowed in PinsonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pinson, AL
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# of Properties
3,651
Owner-occupied
61%
Zoning districts
114
Avg Home Value
$165,586
Median Lot Size
0.39 acres
Avg Income
$78,655
Residential Types:
3,651 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
18,983 parcels · 114 districts
A-1
23%(4,315)
R-M
9%(1,689)
RM
8%(1,533)
A1
6%(1,050)
Other
55%(10,396)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pinson, AL?
Pinson, 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 25% of the principal dwelling’s floor area for an internal/attached accessory dwelling unit.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 25% of the principal dwelling’s floor area for a detached accessory dwelling
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy is not required
Parking
- –1 space per ADU; no max stated. Exceptions: no backing into a public street (except for single- and two-family residences); in R districts, no off-street parking in the required front yard except on a driveway, garage, carport, or parking area for a dwelling; parking for each use must meet its applicable requirements.
Rental Restrictions
- –ADU occupancy limited to household servants or immediate family; renting to unrelated tenants (including short-term/vacation rentals) is 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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