City joins Kroger national settlement agreement
Birmingham joins a multi-city settlement with Kroger, likely involving environmental remediation, tax liability, or operational terms affecting the company's presence in the city.
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Zoning & Land Use
Agenda items
Zoning & Land Use items
City approves Southern Nameplate & Graphics for custom T-shirts
City has selected a vendor to supply custom T-shirts as needed for one year. This routine procurement covers branded apparel for city departments or events.
Public hearing set: Zoning change from I-3 (manufacturing)
This sets a public hearing to consider changing zoning on one or more parcels currently zoned for planned manufacturing. The outcome will determine what future uses are allowed on the affected property or properties.
Public hearing set Aug. 6 for zoning code amendments
Council will consider changes to the zoning ordinance's general provisions on August 6. Details of the proposed amendments are not yet available; check back closer to the hearing date.
Public hearing set Aug 6 on zoning map change (Case ZAC2024-00002)
A zoning district boundary change from D-2 Single-Family is under review. The August 6 hearing will determine whether the affected property's permitted land uses change.
Public hearing set on zoning change for Q B-1 Neighborhood B
City Council will consider rezoning part of the Q B-1 Neighborhood on August 13, 2024. The change could affect what can be built or how property is used in that area.
City joins Cardinal and Centora statewide settlement
Birmingham is joining a statewide settlement with Alabama and other subdivisions involving Cardinal and Centora. Details of what this settles and how it affects residents are unclear from the agenda text.
City accepts new streets and alleys in Centerstate Logistics development
New public streets and alleys become city responsibility for maintenance. Centerstate Logistics plat adds infrastructure to the street network.
Off-street parking and loading rules amended
Changes to parking and loading regulations may affect how new development is planned and where vehicles can be parked or loaded throughout the city.
Zoning law amended: landscaping, buffering, screening rules updated
Changes to how landscaping and screening requirements apply across the city. May affect future development approvals and neighborhood appearance standards.
Grand River Phase 2: New streets dedicated at 5955 Barber Motorsports
City accepts ownership of new streets, alleys, and public grounds in the Grand River development. This transfers maintenance responsibility from the developer to the municipality.
City accepts new streets and grounds on U.S. 280 right-of-way at Cahaba Road
Formalizes dedication of public streets and grounds in the U.S. 280 right-of-way subdivision, clearing the way for infrastructure maintenance and public access at this Cahaba Road location.
Public hearing set May 7 on parking and loading rules
City Council will consider changes to off-street parking and loading regulations. The revised rules may affect how businesses and developments plan parking facilities and loading zones.
Annexation ordinance for contiguous territory
Territory adjacent to Birmingham city limits will be added to the city, potentially changing property tax jurisdiction, zoning, and access to city services for affected residents.
Birmingham assents to Vestavia Hills annexation in overlapping jurisdiction
Vestavia Hills annexes territory in an area where both cities' police powers overlap. This consent clears a jurisdictional conflict—property in the affected zone will now fall fully under Vestavia Hills governance.
Council approves $403 payment to Southern Nameplate for portfolios
Routine vendor payment for office supplies; amounts under $500 have minimal fiscal impact but are subject to public audit and procurement review.
Zoning change: Address 2 rezoned to General Commercial
Property at address 2 is rezoned from residential to commercial use, enabling different development. Check case ZAC2023-00012 for detailed maps and project plans.
Zoning change: Mixed-use district becomes heavy industrial
Land currently zoned for mixed residential and commercial use would be reclassified for heavy industrial operations, altering what can be built and potentially affecting nearby neighborhoods.
Zoning change: CB-1 neighborhood business to QC-2 commercial
Allows more intensive commercial development on affected property. New zoning permits uses that may differ from current neighborhood business restrictions.
Public hearing set May 2 on zoning map change (Case ZAC2022-00013)
Zoning changes can affect property values, land use, and neighborhood character. A public hearing on May 2 will allow residents to comment before the city decides whether to rezone the affected area.