Rules for ZIP Code 35005
Adamsville, AL · Jefferson County
56 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Jefferson County.
ZIP code 35005 is unincorporated Jefferson County land, in the community of Forestdale: about 51% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 35005 also covers:
- city of Adamsville~26% of residents · not covered yet
- city of Birmingham~14% of residents
- Forestdale (community)~18% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 35005 based on Jefferson County ordinances.
Sign Regulations
6 rules- Holiday DisplaysFew
- Political SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Window SignsLight
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
Fence Regulations
4 rulesHome Business
4 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Building Safety
6 rulesRight to Farm
1 ruleAnimal Ordinances
2 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
3 rules- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Trash & Recycling
2 rulesLandscaping Rules
4 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rules- Structure Height LimitsSome
- Setback RulesSome
- Lot Coverage LimitsSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
1 rule- Pool PermitsSome
Solar Energy
1 ruleEnvironmental Rules
4 rules- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Short-Term Rentals
1 rule- Extended Home ShareSignificant
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleAccessory Structures
4 rules- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
- Tiny HomesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSignificant
Parking Rules
2 rules- Driveway RulesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSome
Hurricane Preparedness
1 rule- Flood ElevationSome
Fire Regulations
1 rule- FireworksSignificant