Zoning & Land Use

Zoning law amendments to Title 1 General Provisions

Changes to zoning rules may affect what can be built, how land is used, and property values in affected neighborhoods. Details will be presented at public hearing.

Zoning map redrawn for Eastern Framework Plan area

Zoning changes will affect what can be built, redeveloped, or preserved in the Eastern Framework Plan area. These shifts determine future land use, density, and neighborhood character.

City joins settlement in Associated Pharmacies case

Birmingham resolves legal claims as one of six defendants in a case involving Associated Pharmacies, avoiding prolonged litigation and potential costs.

Zoning hearing set for June 2: R-6 to residential rezone

June 2 public hearing will decide whether to rezone parcels from multi-unit (R-6) to residential. Outcome affects what can be built and density limits in the area.

Fire hydrant installed on Redding Ridge Circle

New fire hydrant improves emergency response times and water pressure for fire suppression in the Redding Ridge neighborhood.

Zoning change: I-4 landfill district boundary adjustment (Case ZAC2026-00002)

City Council will hold a public hearing May 5, 2026, to decide whether to rezone a parcel currently zoned I-4 (Landfill). The new zone district is not specified in the item title; check the full case details for what uses will be allowed at this location and how it affects neighb

Zoning change: I-4 landfill district boundary adjustment (Case ZAC2026-00002)

City Council will hold a public hearing May 5, 2026, to decide whether to rezone a parcel currently zoned I-4 (Landfill). The new zone district is not specified in the item title; check the full case details for what uses will be allowed at this location and how it affects neighb

Zoning map changes for Northside-Southside Framework Plan area

This zoning change redraws district boundaries across the Northside-Southside area, affecting what types of development and land use are allowed on hundreds of properties. Property owners and residents should review the maps to understand how their parcel's permitted uses may cha

Public hearing set for zoning code overhaul (April 28)

Birmingham's foundational zoning rules may change. The hearing gives residents a chance to weigh in on how the city regulates land use, building heights, density, and neighborhood character citywide.

Public hearing set April 7 on zoning change from C-2 Commercial

Zoning change could alter what businesses or uses are allowed on this property. Public hearing gives residents a chance to weigh in on neighborhood impact.

City considers temporary ban on new data centers

Data center development shapes your city's growth, tax base, and power grid. A temporary suspension pauses new projects while officials study impacts on housing costs, electricity demand, and neighborhood change.

Zoning code amendment: Section 1.121 text update

The City is proposing changes to zoning rules that may affect what can be built or how land is used in your area. Details on the specific impacts are incomplete, but you can comment at the public hearing.

Zoning change: Alabama Real parcel shifts from C-1 to C-2 district

Commercial zoning upgrades allow denser development and broader business uses. Affected property can now host larger retailers, offices, and mixed-use projects that weren't permitted under neighborhood commercial rules.

Zoning map amendment: QC-2 district boundaries (Case ZAC2025-00016)

Zoning change may affect permitted uses and development rights for affected properties. Details on location and scope needed to assess impact on residents and neighbors.

Zoning amendment: QC-2 district boundaries (Case ZAC2025-00016)

Zoning change may affect what can be built or operated at affected properties. Details on exact location and scope are missing from agenda materials.

Zoning change: MU-M to QC-2 district (Case ZAC2025-00024)

This zoning change affects what types of businesses and buildings are permitted in the area. The shift from Mixed-Use Medium to Qualified General Commercial may allow different development or restrict current uses.

Public hearing set March 31 on zoning map amendment (Case ZAC2025-00011)

A public hearing will decide whether to change zoning district boundaries for unnamed properties. Details about affected neighborhoods and the nature of the zone change are missing from the notice.

P ITEM 64. A Resolution setting a public hearing February 24, 2026, to consider the adoption of a proposed text amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 15-133 as amended (Case No. ZAC2025-00029) the recommended Ordinance change amends the

Zoning hearing set for February 24: C-1 district boundary change

Council will hear proposals to redraw neighborhood zoning boundaries on February 24, 2026. The outcome could change what can be built or operated in the affected areas.

Council awards $2.6M to Gillespie for Pratt Alley improvements

City commits $2.6 million to improve roads and utilities in the Pratt Alley subdivision area of Birmingham.