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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Tuscaloosa, AL (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Tuscaloosa, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Density Bonus Law

Tuscaloosa awards up to 1.5 extra dwelling units per acre in residential districts, or 2 extra units per acre elsewhere, to developments that earn LEED Gold or Platinum certification under Sec. 25-170's green building incentive program, capped at two incentives total per project.

Tuscaloosa Green Building Density Bonus

Some Restrictions

City of Tuscaloosa Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 25-170(a)-(b), Division 9 (Green Building Incentives), Art. VI

Development integrating green building features in accordance with this division shall be eligible for the following incentives. They shall be integrated into the development consistent with the requirements of this division and this ordinance:1.A density bonus of up to one and one-half additional dwelling units per acre beyond the maximum allowed in a base residential zoning district in which ...