ADUs are allowed in Vestavia HillsTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Vestavia Hills, AL
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# of Properties
11,516
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
77
Avg Home Value
$564,332
Median Lot Size
0.43 acres
Avg Income
$145,294
Residential Types:
11,516 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
19,557 parcels · 77 districts
R-2
22%(4,365)
R-5
15%(3,020)
PUD-PR-1
11%(2,148)
R-1
7%(1,428)
Other
44%(8,596)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Vestavia Hills, AL?
Vestavia Hills, AL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Size Limits
- –Maximum ADU size is 25% of the principal dwelling’s gross floor area.
Max Units
- –1 ADU per principal dwelling
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –Not specified; Building Official determines parking for uses not listed; residential parking must be on the same lot; no extra ADU driveway; ADU parking counts toward 25% floor area if provided.
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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