Council to hold hearing on floodplain zoning updates for FEMA compliance

Councilors Vasa and O’Quinn, Co-Chairs, Planning and Zoning Committee · Aug 4, 2026

Zoning & Land Use

If approved, would update Birmingham's floodplain overlay rules to align with Federal Emergency Management Agency standards, potentially affecting flood insurance rates and development rules in affected zones citywide.

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