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Birmingham, Alabama

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21st Apr 2026
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Zoning Information

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  • iconCoverage control
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  • iconFront setback control
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Short Term Rental

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  • iconShort term rental parking requirement

Planning and Zoning for Birmingham, AL

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Birmingham, Alabama?

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    60.98%83602.23
    Parking garage or lot60.98%83602.23
    Industrial
    71.82%98459.56
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)25.94%35558.36
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction11.63%15939.45
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities49.06%67255.20
    Storage and warehouses38.85%53254.85
    Manufacturing25.74%35288.11
    Contractors office13.52%18535.04
    Hazardous materials handling or processing4.07%5573.41
    General industrial26.11%35788.51
    Residential
    87.77%120319.24
    Multi family dwelling mixed use9.28%12717.50
    Two family dwelling20.82%28542.04
    Mobile and floating homes25.84%35419.60
    Accessory dwelling unit7.50%10277.09
    Multi family dwelling41.39%56740.94
    Dwellings (unspecified)18.29%25075.84
    Single family dwelling80.00%109670.81
    Communal housing28.77%39446.77
    Mechanical
    99.94%137001.17
    Utility structures65.55%89857.26
    Communication towers99.94%137001.17
    Agriculture
    95.22%130540.81
    Agricultural and hunting95.22%130540.81
    Other
    99.94%137001.17
    Signage27.08%37130.13
    Accessory99.94%137001.17
    Uncategorized22.37%30669.07
    Temporary uses67.98%93194.30
    Multiple74.42%102026.10
    Retail
    88.02%120665.45
    Professional services38.01%52102.29
    General retail88.02%120665.45
    Personal services60.63%83111.67
    Eating and drinking establishments38.22%52397.62
    Restricted retail11.28%15459.52
    Community
    99.94%137001.17
    Schools and universities87.74%120276.89
    Medical38.29%52490.86
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure34.40%47157.18
    Public, quasi-public, and government99.94%137001.17
    Lodging
    58.53%80238.48
    Bed & breakfast30.31%41552.76
    Hotel/motel32.58%44660.57
    Short term rental11.69%16026.08
    Commercial
    62.71%85961.51
    Professional office36.92%50613.39
    Entertainment62.39%85531.31
    Non-retail sales36.52%50070.83
    Automobile related uses36.85%50520.15
    General commercial44.37%60822.05
    Research and laboratory facilities36.16%49567.44

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