Zoning code cleanup: City to hear removal of obsolete ordinance sections
Councilors Vasa and O’Quinn, Co-Chairs, Planning and Zoning Committee·Nov 3, 2026
Zoning & Land Use
If approved, would streamline Birmingham's zoning code by removing outdated provisions in Titles 2 and 3 that no longer apply to properties within city limits. Simplifying the code could reduce confusion for property owners and developers.
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