Building Setbacks & Zoning in Madison, AL (2026)

Setback Rules

Madison's Zoning Ordinance, administered by the Madison Planning & Economic Development Department, sets yard setbacks by zoning district. Section 12-1 defines the side yard as the area between the building and the side lot line extending from the front yard to the rear lot line. Typical R-1A and R-1B single-family setbacks are 25-30 feet front, 25 feet rear, and 8-10 feet side, but exact values vary by district and must be verified against the City Zoning Map.