Rules for ZIP Code 35216
Birmingham, AL · Jefferson County
93 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 35216 is governed by the city of Vestavia Hills, AL, home to about 62% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Vestavia Hills'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. 35216 also covers:
- city of Hoover~30% 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 35216 based on Vestavia Hills ordinances.
Animal Ordinances
6 rules- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Wildlife FeedingSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
Noise Ordinances
6 rulesTrash & Recycling
8 rulesEnvironmental Rules
4 rulesPublic Conduct
5 rules- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Public Marijuana UseHeavy
- Aggressive PanhandlingHeavy
- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
- Sidewalk RepairSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
4 rulesFire Regulations
2 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Smoke DetectorsSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleParking Rules
6 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Business Licensing & Operations
3 rules- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSome
Building Safety
7 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSome
- No-Knock RegistryLight
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Accessory Structures
2 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesFence Regulations
3 rulesOutdoor Lighting
1 rule- Dark Sky RulesLight
Home Business
4 rulesHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Water Use Rules
1 ruleRental Property Rules
1 ruleSign Regulations
3 rules- Political SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSome
- Window SignsLight
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Vending ZonesSome
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Right to Farm
1 ruleNoise from Specific Sources
1 ruleHOA Rules
1 rule- Board GovernanceSome