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.
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
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
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 change could alter what businesses or uses are allowed on this property. Public hearing gives residents a chance to weigh in on neighborhood impact.
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.
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 may affect permitted uses and development rights for affected properties. Details on location and scope needed to assess impact on residents and neighbors.
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.
Zoning change may affect what can be built or operated at affected properties. Details on exact location and scope are missing from agenda materials.
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.
Property at 4460 Dauphin Island Parkway may shift from residential (R-1) to mixed-use/light industrial (ML) zoning. Public hearing scheduled September 8, 2026 in District 3—submit comments to influence the outcome.
Two properties in District 1 could shift from business to industrial zoning. The hearing on September 8, 2026 will determine if the rezoning proceeds.
Property at 255 Church Street may be rezoned from T-5.2 to T-6, allowing for higher density development. Public hearing on September 8, 2026 will determine the outcome.
Three properties in District 2 may shift from residential/commercial use to higher-density commercial (B-3 zoning). Public hearing scheduled September 8, 2026—residents can testify for or against the change.
Four parcels in District 2 may shift from smaller-scale commercial use (B-1/B-2) to higher-density commercial (B-3). Public hearing September 8, 2026—last chance to comment before zoning decision.
Two properties in District 4 may be rezoned from residential (R-1 and R-3) to R-1. Public hearing is September 8, 2026.
Property at the NW corner of Bear Fork and Moffett roads in District 7 could shift from residential (R-1) to commercial (B-3) zoning. Public hearing scheduled September 8, 2026.
Property in District 5 could shift from single-family (R-1) to multi-family residential (R-3) zoning. Public hearing on September 1 will determine if the change proceeds.
Property at 7271 Grelot Road shifts from residential (R-1) to business (B-1) zoning, opening it to commercial development. This changes what neighbors may see built on the site.