Rules for ZIP Code 35020
Bessemer, AL · Jefferson County
66 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 35020 is governed by the city of Bessemer, AL, home to about 60% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Bessemer's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 35020 also covers:
- city of Brighton~20% of residents · not covered yet
- city of Lipscomb~17% of residents · not covered yet
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 35020 based on Bessemer ordinances.
Parking Rules
7 rulesHome Business
3 rules- Signage RulesSome
- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSignificant
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSignificant
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleAnimal Ordinances
4 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Exotic PetsSignificant
- Breed RestrictionsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSome
- Secondhand DealersSome
- PawnbrokersSome
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
2 rulesFence Regulations
2 rulesAccessory Structures
2 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSignificant
Public Conduct
4 rules- Public Alcohol UseSome
- JaywalkingSome
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Loitering RulesLight
Noise Ordinances
3 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesCurfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSome
Special Events & Permits
2 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Trash & Recycling
4 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSome
- Obstruction RulesHeavy
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleEnvironmental Rules
4 rulesBuilding Safety
3 rulesOutdoor Lighting
1 rulePublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Sign Regulations
2 rules- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Garage Sale SignsSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSignificant
Landscaping Rules
1 rule- Weed OrdinancesSignificant
Rental Property Rules
1 ruleRight to Farm
1 ruleData Centers & Crypto Mining
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSignificant