Bessemer, Alabama

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Planning and Zoning for Bessemer, AL

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Bessemer, Alabama?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Bessemer, Alabama as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(Acres)

    Parking
    70.36%16225.32
    Parking garage or lot70.36%16225.32
    Industrial
    53.35%12304.12
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)48.70%11229.94
    General industrial45.18%10418.49
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities52.31%12064.49
    Contractors office49.79%11481.89
    Manufacturing48.40%11162.53
    Hazardous materials handling or processing9.30%2145.14
    Storage and warehouses50.32%11605.17
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction24.27%5597.00
    Residential
    60.29%13903.30
    Multi family dwelling35.90%8279.61
    Dwellings (unspecified)38.60%8900.96
    Single family dwelling43.14%9948.47
    Communal housing6.31%1454.84
    Mobile and floating homes37.64%8680.78
    Two family dwelling39.20%9039.48
    Mechanical
    99.44%22932.67
    Utility structures99.44%22932.67
    Agriculture
    66.11%15246.42
    Agricultural and hunting66.11%15246.42
    Other
    82.47%19018.50
    Accessory80.01%18450.68
    Multiple55.24%12740.02
    Retail
    70.33%16219.82
    Professional services55.16%12720.42
    Eating and drinking establishments53.27%12284.96
    Restricted retail40.46%9330.99
    Personal services67.89%15657.50
    General retail53.80%12405.98
    Community
    99.06%22843.89
    Medical53.42%12319.53
    Schools and universities97.09%22391.04
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure39.45%9098.18
    Public, quasi-public, and government99.06%22843.89
    Lodging
    50.36%11614.25
    Hotel/motel50.36%11614.25
    Commercial
    55.73%12852.78
    Non-retail sales49.30%11369.12
    Automobile related uses52.23%12045.33
    Research and laboratory facilities27.80%6411.45
    Professional office52.80%12176.57
    Entertainment53.27%12284.96

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