ADU rules for Unincorporated Shelby
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Shelby, AL
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# of Parcels
34,065
Zoning districts
63
Avg Parcel Value
$183,179
Median Parcel Size
2.07 acres
Zoning Districts:
21,611 parcels · 63 districts
A-1
24%(5,179)
R-1
17%(3,586)
SD
15%(3,317)
E-2
8%(1,752)
Other
36%(7,777)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Shelby, AL?
Unincorporated Shelby, 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
- –There is no owner-occupancy requirement.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rentals prohibited to tenants and for short-term stays; A-1 accessory dwellings limited to on-site employees only (no general public rental)
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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Shelby County
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