Zoning & Land Use

Zoning change: B-6 health district converts to commercial use

Property zoned for medical/institutional use will now allow general commercial development. This affects land use rules and potential future development on the site.

Public hearing set on zoning map amendment (Case ZAC2020-00003)

City will consider changing neighborhood commercial zoning boundaries on October 6, 2020. Details of affected properties and proposed zone changes will be discussed at the public hearing.

Zoning hearing set for October 6: M-2 to light industrial

A zoning change from heavy industrial (M-2) to light industrial could allow different types of manufacturing and commercial use in this area, affecting nearby residents and future development.

Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2020-00010)

A property or properties may be rezoned from Office & Institutional to another zone district. The public hearing on September 22, 2020 is your chance to comment on how the change affects your neighborhood.

Zoning change: M-1 industrial reclassification on public hearing September 22

A property or properties currently zoned for light industrial use may be rezoned. The public hearing on September 22, 2020 is your chance to comment on how the reclassification may affect neighborhood character, traffic, or land use in your area.

Zoning change: CR-5 to D-5 district (Case ZAC2020-00001)

This zoning change allows multifamily development where it wasn't previously permitted. The shift from contingency to standard multiple-dwelling status could affect what types of housing and density are allowed on affected properties.

Public hearing set for zoning change from M-1 industrial

Proposed zoning change could alter industrial land use and neighborhood character. Public hearing scheduled September 22, 2020.

Zoning change hearing set for September 15

City Council will hear arguments on rezoning case ZAC2019-00013, which proposes changing a parcel from single-family (R-3) to another zone district. The outcome will determine what can be built or developed on the property.

Zoning hearing set for September 15 on industrial district rezoning

City will hear arguments on changing industrial zoning boundaries; the outcome could shift permitted uses and development rights for affected properties.

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Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2020-00004)

A zoning change affecting one or more Birmingham properties will be decided September 15, 2020. The proposal would rezone at least one parcel from single-family (D-1) to another district, affecting future land use and development on that site.

Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2020-00009)

A zoning change proposal will be heard September 8, 2020. The change affects B-6 district boundaries, but the specific location and impact are not fully detailed in this notice.

Public hearing set on zoning change (Case ZAC2020-00003)

City will hear evidence September 1 on rezoning proposal in Case ZAC2020-00003. The outcome will change what buildings are allowed in the affected area.

City accepts streets and alleys in Carraway Block 901 resurvey

Dedicates public streets and alleys shown in resurvey map, finalizing infrastructure ownership transfer to the city for maintenance and public access.

Zoning change hearing set for August 25, 2020

A public hearing will determine whether to rezone property from B-5 (Mixed Business) to another district. This could affect what businesses or uses are allowed on the parcel(s) involved.

Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2020-00001)

The city will hear arguments on August 25, 2020 about rezoning a property from CR-5 (Contingency Mul...) to another zone. The specific parcels and impact on neighbors are incomplete, but zoning changes can affect property values, land use, and neighborhood character.

Zoning change: CB-2 business district shifts to light manufacturing

This rezoning affects what can be built or operated in a section of Birmingham—changing from general business use to light manufacturing. Local residents and property owners in the affected area may see new industrial activity or different traffic/noise patterns.

Zoning change: parcel rezoned from commercial to light manufacturing

A parcel currently zoned for retail and offices will be rezoned to allow light manufacturing. This could bring industrial uses to a commercial area, affecting nearby businesses and residents.

City pays Southern Nameplate $742.62 for meeting signs

Community Resource Division buys neighborhood meeting signage and A-frames to support public engagement at local meetings.

Sole-source: Accela software license upgrade for Code Enforcement

City upgrades code enforcement software used to track violations and property compliance. Affects speed and transparency of how violations are documented and resolved.