Two new members appointed to Planning Commission through 2031
Planning Commission members shape zoning decisions and land-use policy affecting neighborhoods citywide. These six-year terms run through October 2031.
Topic
Zoning & Land Use
Agenda items
Zoning & Land Use items
Zoning change hearing set for February 10
The city will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning property from Mixed-Use Medium (MU-M) to another district. Attend or comment if you own or live near the affected property.
Public hearing set: Zoning change in case ZAC2025-00016
A zoning district boundary change (QC-2 to another zone) will be debated at the February 10, 2026 hearing. The new zoning may affect allowed land uses and development rules for the affected parcel(s).
City approves Flock Safety camera installation on public streets
Four surveillance cameras (PTZ and license plate readers) will be installed on city right-of-way. Expands police monitoring capacity but raises privacy considerations for residents and drivers.
Zoning change: residential district rezoned to light manufacturing
Property filed by Andrea Lewis moves from residential (D-5) to light manufacturing (I-1) zoning, allowing industrial uses in a previously residential area. Affects future development and neighborhood character.
Zoning map change: QMU-D and QD-4 districts realigned
This zoning change alters permitted uses and development rules for affected parcels. Check the case details to see if your property or neighborhood's zoning classification is changing.
Zoning map change: QMU-D and QD-4 districts realigned
This zoning change alters permitted uses and development rules for affected parcels. Check the case details to see if your property or neighborhood's zoning classification is changing.
Zoning map change: QMU-D and QD-4 districts realigned
This zoning change alters permitted uses and development rules for affected parcels. Check the case details to see if your property or neighborhood's zoning classification is changing.
Zoning map change: QMU-D and QD-4 districts realigned
This zoning change alters permitted uses and development rules for affected parcels. Check the case details to see if your property or neighborhood's zoning classification is changing.
City allows two license-plate-reader cameras on public right of way
Flock Safety cameras will scan vehicle plates in Birmingham, raising privacy questions about tracking. The cameras are installed on public property but operated by a private vendor in partnership with the state corrections department.
Fire hydrants approved for Redding Ridge subdivision
New hydrants improve emergency response and fire safety for residents in Redding Ridge. Strengthens water infrastructure for the neighborhood.
Zoning change: QB-1 to C-1 commercial district (Case ZAC2025-00019)
Rezoning allows more intensive commercial use in affected area. Property owners and neighbors should know zoning rules are changing.
Zoning change: QB-1 to C-1 commercial district (Case ZAC2025-00019)
Rezoning allows more intensive commercial use in affected area. Property owners and neighbors should know zoning rules are changing.
Public hearing set: Zoning change from residential to light manufacturing (Case
A property currently zoned for apartments or condos may be rezoned for factories or warehouses. The December 9 public hearing is your chance to comment on whether light manufacturing belongs in this area.
Public hearing set for zoning change on annexed territory
City is rezoning territory it plans to annex. Public hearing December 9 lets residents comment on what zoning rules will apply to the new area.
Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2025-00010)
City Council will hear arguments on December 2 about rezoning an area from QMU-D (mixed-use) to another zone. The outcome will affect what can be built or operated on that property.
City joins Secondary Manufacturers settlement agreement
Birmingham will become part of a multistate settlement with manufacturers. Details of the settlement terms and how residents benefit are not yet publicly disclosed.
Zoning change: C-O&I and QB-3 districts reclassified (Case ZAC2025-000018)
This zoning change alters permitted land uses for properties currently zoned as office/institutional or qualified community business. Affected property owners and nearby residents should verify the new zoning classification and what types of development or activities will be allo
Zoning change: C-O&I and QB-3 districts rezoned (Case ZAC2025-000018)
Zoning change will affect what can be built or operated in the affected areas. Details on the new zoning district and specific parcels are needed to assess impact on residents and property owners.