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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Saraland, AL (2026)

1 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Saraland, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Lot Coverage Limits

Saraland's Land Use & Development Ordinance (LUDO), Article 12, sets residential lot coverage and setbacks by district. R-1 lots (most single-family residential) require a 35-foot front setback, 35-foot rear setback, and 10-foot side setback for non-corner interior lots; building coverage is generally limited to 40-60 percent of total lot area depending on the specific R-1 sub-district. Corner lots have additional street-side setback requirements.

Saraland, AL Lot Coverage & Setbacks

Some Restrictions

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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Mobile County