Mobile, AL Right to Farm: Agricultural Zoning Protection (2026)

These districts are composed of larger tracts of land that are vacant or in agricultural, forest, or single-family residential uses. It is intended that these districts provide for a full range of agricultural and farming activities and protect these established uses from encroaching development. The farmer has a right to farm without being restricted by neighboring residential districts or nonagricultural uses. It is further intended that the districts protect existing natural resources and scenic values and provide a spacious residential environment for residents of the community.B.FLUM applicability. The FLUM does not indicate a specific land use category as suitable for new R-A districts. It is recommended that the following FLUM categories be considered as suitable for location of new R-A districts.1.Low Density Residential;2.Parks and Open Space;3.Water Dependent Uses.C.Overlay applicability. New R-A districts may be considered for location within the following overlay:1.Peninsula.D.Permitted uses. See the use table (section 64-2-24.1).E.Dimensional standards.

1 Lot area (minimum) 1 acre 2 Density (maximum) 1 dwelling/lot 3 Coverage (maximum) 35% 4 Height (maximum) 35 feet 5 Building size (maximum) Not applicable 6 Front yard (minimum) 25 feet 7 Front yard (maximum) Not applicable 8 Side yard (minimum) 10 feet 9 Rear yard (minimum) 10 feet 10 Landscaping percent (minimum) Not applicable 11 Common open space per dwelling unit Not applicable