ADU rules for Unincorporated Lawrence
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Lawrence, AL
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
10,806
Owner-occupied
80%
Zoning districts
2
Avg Home Value
$196,296
Median Lot Size
2.01 acres
Avg Income
$72,466
Residential Types:
10,806 housing units
Single Family
4%
Other
96%
Zoning Districts:
22,149 parcels · 2 districts
NZ
100%(22,148)
M-2
0%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Lawrence, AL?
Unincorporated Lawrence, AL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner occupancy not required.
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standard; general parking rules apply: 2 spaces per dwelling for one- and two-family; 2.25 spaces per dwelling for multi-family; accessory living quarters/guest houses are not separate dwelling units.
Rental Restrictions
- –The rental or lease of a Guest House shall be prohibited; the Guest House shall not be separately rented or leased from the main 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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