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Accessory Structures in Hoover, AL (2026)

1 verified accessory structures rules for Hoover, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Shed & Carport Rules

Hoover caps accessory buildings and sheds at 15% of the rear yard, bars them from the front yard, and requires a 5-foot clearance from lot lines and other structures.

Hoover Shed & Accessory Building Rules

Some Restrictions

Hoover Zoning Ordinance, Art. 9, § 9.05.07

Accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the following regulations: A. Shall not be located to the front of a principal building; B. Shall not be located or in a required side yard setback, unless the structure is classified as a fixed mechanical appurtenance in Sec. 9.05.07.E; C. Shall collectively be no larger than 15% of the area comprising the rear yard as defined by th...

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Accessory Structures in Jefferson County