Alabama § 35-8-21 - Construction and Application of Building or Zoning Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-8-21 — Construction and Application of Building or Zoning Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 35-8-21. Construction and Application of Building or Zoning Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations.

All laws, ordinances, and regulations concerning buildings or zoning shall be construed and applied with reference to condominium property for dwelling purposes in the same manner as to other multi-family dwelling projects and developments of similar nature and use without regard to the form of ownership. No law, ordinance, or regulation shall establish any requirement concerning the use or location, placement, or construction of other buildings or other improvements which are or may thereafter be subjected to the condominium form of ownership, unless such requirement shall be equally applicable to all buildings and improvements of the same kind not then or thereafter to be subjected to the condominium form of ownership.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-8-21

What does Code of Alabama § 35-8-21 cover?

Section 35-8-21 ("Construction and Application of Building or Zoning Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of Alabama law?

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