Birmingham requires vehicles to be parked on improved surfaces. Parking on lawns is prohibited. Driveways must not block sidewalks.
Vehicles in Birmingham must be parked on improved surfaces like paved driveways or in garages. Parking on front lawns or unpaved areas is a code violation. Vehicles in driveways must not extend over sidewalks or public rights-of-way. New driveway construction requires permits. Front yard paving limits may apply under the zoning code.
Lawn parking results in code enforcement citations. Vehicles blocking sidewalks receive parking citations.
Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL
Birmingham has no city ordinance specifically regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Inflatables are permitted on private property subject to ri...
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham has no city ordinance setting installation dates, removal deadlines, or brightness limits for residential holiday lights. Lights are permitted yea...
Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL
Birmingham has no city ordinance regulating residential backyard smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired pizza ovens at single-family homes. Operation is gover...
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham adopts the International Fire Code through Code of Ordinances Title 11 (Fire Prevention and Protection). IFC §308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking...
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