AccessoryStructure_Permit_App_202203
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Accessory Structure Permit Application City of Prattville, Building Department 102 West Main Street Prattville, AL 36067 334.595.0400 / building@prattvilleal.gov
Address of Subject Property: ____________________________________________________________________________
Name of Applicant(s): _________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Name of Owner(s): ____________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Name of Contractor: __________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Prattville Business License #: _______________________ Alabama General Contractor License #: ____________________
Current Use of Property: Residential Nonresidential Other: ___________________________________
Review the Prattville Zoning Ordinance, specifically Section 3.04.06 for Accessory Structures
Residential Zones
• Must be located in back or side yard behind the front yard setback or front building line, whichever is greater.
• Must be 5 ft. from side and rear property lines, 5 ft. from other accessory structures, and 10 ft. from principal structure.
• Cumulative area of accessory structures on a parcel may not exceed 50% of the established rear yard.
• Structures larger than 200 sf must include exterior materials or cladding similar to that of the principal structure.
• Attached, unenclosed decks without roofs must be set back at least five feet from side and rear lot lines
• May not be used as a dwelling unit.
Nonresidential, Multifamily, and Manufactured Home Park Zones
• Must follow setbacks of the principal structure
• May not be located in required buffers
• Exterior materials must be the same as or complementary to the principal structure(s). This does not apply to accessory
structure on individual home stands in manufactured home parks.
A site plan must be attached to this application which shows property lines, existing structures with linear and area
dimensions, easements, proposed accessory structure location(s), adjoining residences (if applicable), and pertinent
dimensions to proposed structure.
Square footage of proposed structure: ________ SqFt Job Cost of Structure (labor & materials): $_________
Number of structures (excluding residence or principal structure) on property: ________
Total area of accessory structures currently on property: _______ SqFt
Exterior materials of proposed structure (e.g. wood, metal, vinyl, etc.): ________________________________________________
Complete this section if you are the contractor or will be hiring a contractor to install or build your accessory structure
The applicant will be the point of contact for all communication with City staff
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Location of Property: _________________________________________ Applicant: _________________________________
Site built accessory structures require the following inspections:
• Footing
• Foundation
• Framing
• Electrical (if applicable)
• Plumbing (if applicable)
Prefabricated or delivered buildings must be inspected when placed.
If your property is located in the Prattville Historic District or in a Special Flood Hazard Area, additional forms and additional
information may be needed.
Inspections for any of items listed above may be obtained by calling the Prattville Building Department at 334-595-0400.
All items must be marked as included or understood:
_____ Site Plan
_____ I understand that I am responsible for being aware of and complying with any private covenants, conditions, or restrictions that apply
to my property.
_____ I understand that I may not use an accessory structure as a dwelling unit.
_____ Fee (Paid at time of permit issuance)
I have read the above statements and warrant in good faith that I understand and will comply, and that the information submitted is
true and correct.
Applicant Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: ______ / ______ / _________
-Office Use Only-
Zoning: ____________________________________________ Date Received: ______ / ______ / ____________
Historic District: Yes No Certificate of Appropriateness? Permit Number: ______________________________________________
Flood Hazard Area: Yes No Flood Zone:_________ Flood Development Permit? Yes No
Easements: Yes No If Yes, explain: ________________________________________________
Area of rear yard: _____________________ sqft Distance from adjoining residence: _________________ft
Planning Approval ___________________________ Date: ____________ Building Approval: ____________________________ Date: ___________
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The entire Prattville Zoning Ordinance is available at http://planning.prattvilleal.gov. The below information is an
excerpt:
§3.04.06 Accessory Structures, Site Appurtenances
1. Accessory structures are subject to the following requirements and the regulations of the applicable district. For residential districts, refer also to §4.01.03 Additional Regulations:
a. It is unlawful for any person to construct, repair, replace, or cause to be constructed, repaired, or replaced, an accessory structure before obtaining any applicable permits.
b. No accessory structure may be established prior to the substantial completion of the primary structure, though they may be permitted and constructed at the same time. No accessory structure may be used prior to the principal structure being
occupied. This does not apply to agriculture-related structures.
c. Accessory structures must be located on the same parcel as the principal structure.
d. The property owner is responsible for observing any private covenants, restrictions, or homeowner association requirements
which may impact accessory structures.
e. Accessory structures may not be used as a dwelling unit, except for permitted Accessory Dwellings (see §7.01). However, protective shelters may provide temporary living quarters in times of danger or emergency.
§4.01.03 Additional Regulations
1. Accessory structures on lots zoned for or used for residential purposes, other than those located within a multifamily or
manufactured home park development, are subject to §3.04.06 Accessory Structures, Site Appurtenances, the regulations of the
applicable district and the following:
a. Accessory structures may not extend forward of the front yard setback or front building line, whichever is greater.
b. Accessory structures must be set back at least five feet from side and rear lot lines, ten feet from the principal structure, and five feet from other accessory structures. Accessory structures exceeding 15 ft in height must be set back one additional foot
from side and rear lot lines for each two feet in height above 15 ft.
c. The cumulative area of accessory structures on a parcel may not exceed 50% of the established rear yard.
d. Accessory structures larger than 200 sf must include exterior materials or cladding similar to that of the principal structure.
However, this does not apply to accessory structures set back at least 50 ft from any dwelling on an adjoining lot.
e. Attached, unenclosed decks without roofs must be set back at least five feet from side and rear lot lines. If roofed, they are subject to the same setbacks as the dwelling.
2. Accessory structures of permitted nonresidential uses and those located within multifamily and manufactured home park developments are subject to §3.04.06 Accessory Structures, Site Appurtenances and the following:
a. Accessory structures are not permitted in required buffers.
b. Exterior materials or cladding must be the same as or complementary to the principal structure. This does not apply to accessory structure on individual home stands in manufactured home parks.
c. Accessory structures are subject to the same setbacks as the principal structure.