ADU rules in Vestavia Hills, AL — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
Vestavia Hills Zoning Ordinance §7.8 (Ord. 3099) permits one accessory dwelling per principal dwelling. The ADU may not exceed 25% of the principal dwelling's gross floor area. ADUs must be located to the side or rear and match the design of the principal dwelling if visible from the right-of-way.
Vestavia Hills adopted ADU regulations under §7.8 of the Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 3099). Key requirements: one ADU per lot; maximum 25% of principal dwelling floor area (parking for principal dwelling excluded from calculation, but ADU parking included); must be side or rear of principal dwelling with same setbacks; design must match principal dwelling in colors, materials, and roof pitch if visible from public right-of-way; no separate street access. Note: STRs are prohibited in ADUs under Ord. 3204.
Unpermitted ADU: $500 to $2,000. May require demolition or retroactive permitting. Zoning violation: $250/day.
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