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Decatur, Alabama

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6th Nov 2025
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Planning and Zoning for Decatur, AL

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Decatur, Alabama?

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    1.48%858.75
    Parking garage or lot1.48%858.75
    Industrial
    27.17%15754.39
    Storage and warehouses37.60%21799.51
    Manufacturing10.11%5860.60
    General industrial27.17%15754.39
    Residential
    66.07%38306.92
    Two family dwelling0.75%436.60
    Dwellings (unspecified)4.08%2367.00
    Communal housing52.42%30394.58
    Mobile and floating homes36.00%20873.10
    Accessory dwelling unit0.33%192.49
    Multi family dwelling30.47%17667.43
    Single family dwelling66.07%38306.92
    Mechanical
    3.95%2291.35
    Utility structures3.95%2291.35
    Agriculture
    81.84%47453.86
    Agricultural and hunting81.84%47453.86
    Other
    69.23%40141.53
    Signage30.02%17404.40
    Accessory83.33%48317.34
    Multiple69.23%40141.53
    Retail
    45.54%26406.88
    Eating and drinking establishments13.77%7984.87
    Restricted retail86.37%50074.93
    Professional services2.68%1552.57
    General retail17.84%10346.03
    Personal services45.54%26406.88
    Community
    30.02%17404.40
    Medical82.78%47997.55
    Public, quasi-public, and government99.32%57586.73
    Schools and universities46.78%27123.60
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure30.02%17404.40
    Lodging
    0.81%470.01
    Hotel/motel41.36%23982.69
    Short term rental0.81%470.01
    Commercial
    0.68%393.47
    Professional office3.93%2276.16
    General commercial17.83%10340.64
    Entertainment35.69%20695.04
    Non-retail sales8.67%5024.30
    Automobile related uses4.51%2612.60
    Research and laboratory facilities0.68%393.47

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