Lee County, AL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)

1 states that dimensional standards apply to all uses and activities established after the effective date of these regulations, and that they "control the height, area, bulk, and location of buildings and land, as required by Section 6 General Powers and Duties of the Commission, Alabama Act 401, as amended," the legislative act that created the Lee County Planning Commission. 2 then sets three numbered requirements: a minimum lot area of 15,000 square feet, or larger if the Lee County Health Department requires it; compliance with the county's Subdivision and Land Development Regulations; and a maximum building height of 45 feet for residential buildings and 60 feet for nonresidential buildings.

The height cap is uniform across every zoning district; the Regulations do not set a taller or shorter limit for the Rural Preserve, Corridor, Rural Center or Special District individually, and it applies only within election beats that adopted zoning. 6: the Planning Commission may grant one if "the Variance will not be contrary to the public interest" and literal enforcement "will result in unnecessary hardship," on an application filed with the Planning Director at least 15 days before a hearing, describing the nature of the variance with reference to applicable zoning provisions and the owner's justification.