City annexes contiguous territory under Alabama law
Land adjacent to Birmingham's current borders will be added to city limits, bringing those properties under city jurisdiction for taxes, zoning, and services.
Topic
Zoning & Land Use
Agenda items
Zoning & Land Use items
Zoning change: MXD district rezoned to qualified multi-family
This rezoning allows higher-density apartment development on parcels currently zoned for mixed-use development. The change may permit taller buildings and more residential units than the current zoning allows.
Annexation: Territory added to city limits
Property being annexed joins the City of Birmingham, changing its local governance, tax obligations, and access to city services. Details on the specific location and acreage are not available in this summary.
Zoning change: Office district becomes commercial zone (Case ZAC2020-00036)
Property zoning is changing from Office & Institutional to Qualified General Commercial, which allows different uses and may affect property values, permitted businesses, and neighborhood character.
Zoning change: MU-H to Light Manufacturing (Case ZAC2021-00009)
Property zoning changes from Mixed-Use High to Light Manufacturing. This affects what can be built on the site and how the neighborhood develops.
Special liquor license approved for Centerplate at 22nd & North
Volume Services, Inc. receives permission to serve alcohol at the Centerplate venue (1101 22nd Street North). This allows the business to operate as a full-service bar or restaurant with liquor sales.
Annexation: Territory added to Birmingham city limits
This expands Birmingham's corporate boundaries to include adjacent land, affecting property taxes, municipal services, and city governance for residents in the annexed area.
Zoning change: C-2 Commercial to Qualified Light Manufacturing (Case ZAC2021-000
Rezoning allows light manufacturing uses on currently commercial land. Could affect nearby residents' noise, truck traffic, and property values depending on location.
Annexation: City expands corporate limits by annexing contiguous territory
Properties being annexed will now fall under city jurisdiction and services, including taxation, zoning, and municipal code enforcement. Exact locations and number of parcels affected not detailed in this item.
Public hearing set Sept. 7 on zoning map change (Case ZAC2021-000012)
A zoning change from CB-1 is under review; the hearing on September 7 will determine whether district boundaries shift. Check the case number to see if your property or neighborhood is affected.
Public hearing set Sept. 7 on zoning amendments to Title 1, Ch. 7, Sec. 14
City Council will consider amendments to zoning rules on September 7, 2021. The specific parcels and neighborhoods affected are not yet clear from this notice.
Annexation: Territory added to Birmingham city limits
Annexation expands city boundaries and brings new land under city jurisdiction, affecting property taxes, zoning, and municipal services for residents in the annexed area.
Zoning change: B-5 Mixed Business to C-2 General Commercial (Case ZAC2020-00002)
Property zoning changed from mixed-use business to general commercial. This affects allowed uses and development on the site.
Public hearing set for zoning map change (Case ZAC2020-00036)
A zoning change could affect property uses and development potential in the area. Details on the specific parcels and proposed zone change will be presented at the August 31 hearing.
Public hearing set for zoning change in Birmingham
City Council will hear a proposal to change zoning boundaries on unspecified property from MXD (Planned Mixed-Use D) to another district. Public comment accepted at the August 31, 2021 hearing.
Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2021-00009)
City Council will hold a public hearing August 24, 2021 to consider rezoning property from Mixed-Use High (MU-H) to another district. The specific addresses, neighborhood, and new zone are not listed in the agenda item.
Public hearing set on zoning change (Case ZAC2021-00002)
City Council will hear arguments on August 17, 2021 about rezoning property from General Commercial (C-2). Outcome could affect local property values, permitted uses, or neighborhood character.
Public hearing set: zoning change for Birmingham properties
A public hearing August 17, 2021 will consider rezoning properties currently zoned CR-5 Contingency/Multi-use. The zoning change may affect property values, permitted uses, and neighborhood development patterns in the affected area.
Two members appointed to Zoning Board of Adjustments
These appointments fill two seats on the board that reviews property-line disputes and zoning variances. The non-affiliated member's term expires November 2024; the architect's term expires November 2025.
Public hearing set for zoning map amendment (ZAC2020-00002)
Zoning changes affect allowed land uses and development potential. A public hearing on August 10, 2021 will determine whether property currently zoned B-5 Mixed Business will be rezoned; details on specific locations and proposed new zones are unclear from this notice.