Licensing & Permits

Taxi and limo licensing rules updated

Council updates the city's taxi and limo license code to add new service categories. May affect how rideshare drivers and limo services comply with city rules.

Business License Code expanded for transit operators

City adds new licensing category for ground transportation services, potentially lowering barriers for rideshare, shuttle, and transit operators to do business in Birmingham.

Liquor license granted to Ebonieyez Entertainment at 3rd Ave West

New on/off-premise lounge at 1521 3rd Avenue West will serve alcohol. License application approved by city.

Off-premise beer & wine license approved for 33rd Avenue Chevron

DNS 15 LLC receives approval to sell beer and wine at the Chevron station on 33rd Avenue North. Liquor licenses affect neighborhood character and retail operations in that corridor.

Business License Code: Add NAICS sub-sector category

Expands which businesses can operate in Birmingham by creating a new license category. Affects entrepreneurs seeking permits in the newly covered industry sector.

GMB Business LLC seeks beer and wine license for Roebuck Chevron

Off-premise beer and wine sales at the Gadsden Highway gas station require council approval. The license transfer affects what products are sold at that location.

First Avenue Package Store seeks lounge license transfer

First Avenue Package Store is requesting approval to transfer a Lounge Retail Class II liquor license to its location at 6801 1st Avenue North. The license transfer allows the business to operate a lounge with alcohol service at the new address.

Cahaba Brewing Company moves manufacturer license to 5th Ave South location

Cahaba Brewing's new facility at 4500 5th Avenue South will consolidate operations and change the brewery's footprint in Birmingham. The move shifts manufacturing activity to a different neighborhood.

Taxi licensing rules updated in Birmingham Business Code

New NAICS sub-sector added to taxi licensing framework, affecting how taxi companies register and comply with city license requirements.

Liquor license granted for Lyric Theatre retail operation

Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. gets approval to sell liquor at the historic Lyric Theatre on 3rd Avenue North. This enables food and beverage service at the venue.

El Centenario Nightclub liquor license transfer approved

El Centenario Nightclub is approved to operate a lounge bar serving liquor at 1118 3rd Avenue West. The decision allows the business to begin serving alcohol under a Retail Liquor Class I license.

Dollar General seeks off-premise beer and wine license at 4600 5th Ave S

Dolgencorp LLC applied for a liquor license to sell beer and wine at the Dollar General store on 5th Avenue South. Council will hear from the applicant and the public before deciding whether to grant the license.

Beer and wine license revoked for Pranzo Pronto at 3rd Avenue

Pranzo Pronto loses its on-premise license to serve beer and wine at 2100 3rd Avenue North. The original 2015 approval is being rescinded.

Pranzo Pronto LLC seeks beer and wine license at 2100 3rd Ave N

City Council will vote on whether to allow alcohol service at the restaurant located in downtown Birmingham. Neighbors and interested parties can speak at the hearing.

Lounge liquor license revoked at 1518 Pearson Ave

City Council cancels the liquor license that Bridget Thomas received in 2015 for Spirit Express lounge. The bar can no longer legally serve alcohol at that location.

Spirit Express liquor license transfer approval hearing

Bridget Thomas seeks to transfer a Class II lounge retail liquor license to Spirit Express Package Store on Pearson Avenue S.W. Council will hear public testimony on the application.

Dollar General #13847 seeks beer and wine license in Ensley

Dolgencorp LLC is applying to sell beer and wine at the Dollar General store on Avenue H in Ensley. Council will hold a public hearing where residents can comment on the license transfer.

Dollar General #13847 seeks beer and wine license in Ensley

Dolgencorp LLC is applying to sell beer and wine at the Dollar General store on Avenue H in Ensley. Council will hold a public hearing where residents can comment on the license transfer.

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G Course LLC seeks off-premise beer and wine license at Golf Course Chevron

Public hearing on whether to grant an alcohol license for the convenience store at 8730 1st Avenue North. Council will consider community input before voting.