Council appoints four members to Zoning Board of Adjustment
New appointees will review zoning variances, conditional use permits, and appeals affecting development projects and property rights in your city.
Topic
Zoning & Land Use
Agenda items
Zoning & Land Use items
Zoning change: Q-B2 to Q-MU-L district (Case ZAC2022-00007)
Property zoning changes from Qualified General Business to Qualified Mixed-Use Low, allowing different types of development and uses on the affected site.
Annexation: Territory added to city limits under state law
City is expanding its corporate limits to include contiguous territory. This affects property tax jurisdiction, municipal services, and zoning authority for the annexed area.
Public hearing set for Downtown West Urban Renewal Plan amendment
Changes to Downtown West's development rules could affect future projects, zoning, and land use in the neighborhood. The hearing August 16 is your chance to comment on the proposed amendments.
Council approves customized T-shirt contract with Southern Nameplate & Graphics
City commits funds for on-demand branded T-shirts from Bessemer supplier over one year. Unit prices available in purchasing office.
Zoning change: Joseph Mille property rezoned to medium density
Property at case ZAC2022-00003 rezoned from single-family to medium-density residential, allowing denser development. This could increase traffic, parking demand, and housing units in the affected area.
City accepts streets and grounds in Grand of Oxmoor Phase I
Dedicates new public streets and green space from The Grand of Oxmoor development Phase I. Once accepted, the city assumes maintenance responsibility for these infrastructure assets.
Zoning change: Single-family land to medium-density residential (Case ZAC2022-00
Joseph Mille's property rezoning from D-3 (single-family) to D-4 (medium density) could enable duplexes, townhouses, or small multifamily development. Neighbors should review plans and attend the public hearing.
Zoning hearing set for July 19 on Q-B2 district map change
City will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning. Details on which properties and new zoning designation are incomplete, but residents in or near the affected area should attend or comment to understand how the change may affect property values, permitted uses, or neighborhoo
Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2022-00004)
City Council will hear arguments on July 19, 2022 about changing zoning boundaries from R3 Single Family district. The outcome will determine what can be built or developed on affected properties.
Zoning case ZAC2022-00003 set for public hearing June 21
A zoning change affecting district boundaries from D-3 will be debated at a public hearing. You can attend June 21 to comment on whether the proposed zone change fits your neighborhood.
Zoning change: Mixed-use site rezoned for light manufacturing
A property currently zoned for mixed-use development will be rezoned to allow light manufacturing instead. This changes what can be built on the site.
Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2022-00003)
A zoning map amendment hearing is scheduled for June 7, 2022. This will determine whether property currently zoned for single-family use can be rezoned, potentially affecting what can be built on affected parcels.
Zoning overlay districts amendment up for public hearing
Changes to zoning overlay rules may affect development rights, land use permissions, and property values in designated areas. Public hearing allows residents to comment on the proposed amendments.
City pays $107.10 invoice to Southern Nameplate and Graphics
Routine payment to vendor for nameplate/graphics services used by the Equipment Management Department.
Custom vehicle graphics contract awarded to SNG Signs
City awards multi-year contract for vehicle graphics services at competitive bid prices. Exact budget and term length not disclosed in agenda text.
Public hearing set May 10 on zoning overlay changes
City Council will hear proposed changes to overlay zoning rules that may affect property regulations, development standards, or permitted uses in designated districts.
Sole-source contract: ESRI GIS platform maintenance and updates
City commits to ongoing GIS software and hardware support for planning and zoning operations. Cost not disclosed in public summary.
Public hearing set April 26 on zoning map amendment (ZAC2021-00022)
A zoning change affecting one or more parcels in Birmingham will be debated at the April 26 public hearing. Residents with property in the affected area should participate.
Fire Rescue buys slide-out units and cargo platforms from Extendobed for $37,176
Birmingham Fire and Rescue gets new heavy-duty equipment to expand vehicle cargo capacity and improve response efficiency.