Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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7th Nov 2025
Date Published
16th Oct 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Tuscaloosa, AL

Largest Zones in Tuscaloosa, AL

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Tuscaloosa in AL divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Tuscaloosa, AL?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking84.72%57408.09
    Parking garage or lot84.72%57408.09
    Industrial9.71%6577.09
    Contractors office14.90%10097.11
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)14.90%10097.11
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction4.69%3179.86
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities84.72%57408.09
    Storage and warehouses84.72%57408.09
    Manufacturing14.90%10097.11
    General industrial9.71%6577.09
    Residential35.50%24051.65
    Two family dwelling6.17%4183.28
    Communal housing48.34%32752.68
    Mobile and floating homes5.24%3550.14
    Accessory dwelling unit3.70%2505.29
    Multi family dwelling8.46%5734.21
    Single family dwelling35.50%24051.65
    Mechanical84.72%57408.09
    Utility structures84.72%57408.09
    Communication towers84.72%57408.09
    Agriculture84.72%57408.09
    Agricultural and hunting84.72%57408.09
    Other37.90%25683.06
    Signage14.90%10097.11
    Accessory84.72%57408.09
    Temporary uses84.72%57408.09
    Multiple37.90%25683.06
    Retail16.65%11283.32
    Eating and drinking establishments19.55%13246.40
    Restricted retail14.31%9695.99
    Professional services14.31%9695.99
    General retail26.64%18053.52
    Personal services16.65%11283.32
    Community24.32%16478.27
    Medical21.31%14438.92
    Public, quasi-public, and government84.72%57408.09
    Schools and universities58.70%39775.01
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure24.32%16478.27
    Lodging84.72%57408.09
    Bed & breakfast30.82%20885.28
    Hotel/motel7.77%5267.41
    Short term rental84.72%57408.09
    Commercial24.24%16426.27
    Professional office24.24%16426.27
    General commercial5.34%3620.24
    Entertainment84.72%57408.09
    Non-retail sales24.24%16426.27
    Automobile related uses84.72%57408.09
    Research and laboratory facilities24.24%16426.27