Accessory Structures in Lee County, AL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Lee County, Alabama.
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ADU Rules
Lee County's Zoning Regulations list an "Accessory dwelling unit," attached or detached from the primary house on the same lot, as its own Rural Residential use under Section 8.4(2). Section 3.7's Table of Permitted Uses marks it "P," Permitted by right, in the Rural Preserve, Corridor and Rural Center districts, and "N" in the Special District.
Lee County Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Rules
Few RestrictionsLee County Zoning Regulations, Secs. 3.7 & 8.4(2)
Accessory dwelling unit. A dwelling for a single family, attached or detached to the primary single family residence located on the same lot. ... Manufactured (mobile) home accessory dwelling. A manufactured home used as an accessory dwelling unit, as defined in this section.
Shed & Carport Rules
Lee County's Zoning Regulations don't set a size, setback, or permit rule for sheds anywhere in the county (Sec. 3.8 is reserved). But inside a FEMA-mapped Special Flood Hazard Area, the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance requires a Floodplain Development Permit before any shed or agricultural structure goes up below the design flood elevation, and oversized sheds need a variance.
Lee County Shed Rules in Flood Hazard Areas
Some RestrictionsLee County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Art. 4 § B(7)
Accessory and Agricultural Structures - When an accessory structure meets the requirements outlined below, these structures may be wet-floodproofed and do not have to be elevated to one foot above the BFE as required in Article 4, Section B(1). A Floodplain Development Permit shall be required prior to construction or installation of any accessory structures and any agricultural structures buil...
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