Zoning & Land Use

Zoning change hearing set for May 21, 2019

City is considering rezoning in Birmingham; a public hearing on May 21 will determine whether land zoned for single-family homes moves to a different use. Details on location and new zoning are incomplete.

Zoning: Light Industrial parcel rezoned to Mixed-Use Downtown

Property owner Brian Wolfe, Jr. seeks to rezone a Light Industrial parcel to Mixed-Use Downtown, opening the door to residential and commercial development. Rezoning can reshape neighborhood character and property values.

Zoning change: Mixed-Use to Commercial at Case ZAC2018-00025

A property is being rezoned from mixed-use to general commercial, enabling a construction project. Details about the location, size, and project type are not yet available in this notice.

Council appoints new member to Planning Commission

New Planning Commission member will help shape zoning decisions and development approvals that affect neighborhoods across Birmingham through October 2024.

Zoning change hearing set for March 5: M-1 Light Industrial reclassification

Public hearing will determine if parcels zoned for light industrial use are reclassified. The outcome may affect permitted land uses, development potential, and neighborhood character in the affected area.

Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2018-00025)

City will hear arguments March 5 on whether to rezone a property from Mixed-Use (MU-M) to another district. The outcome will affect what businesses or housing can operate at this location.

P(ph) ITEM 3. REQUESTED TO BE WITHDRAWN An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2018-00025) to change zone district boundaries from MU-M, Mixed-Use Medium District to C-2, General Commercial Distric

P(ph) ITEM 2. REQUESTED TO BE WITHDRAWN An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2018-00024) to change zone district boundaries from M-1, Light Industrial District to MU-D, Mixed-Use Downtown D

City approves payment to RC Africatown Plateau Pacers

City funding for community youth program in Africatown neighborhood.

Public hearing set for zoning change at 6254 Howells Ferry Road

Property in District 7 faces modifications to its previously approved planning permits. Public hearing on February 18, 2025—residents can comment on the changes.

Public hearing set for zoning change at 6208 Grotto Road

Planning approval modification for 6208 Grotto Road (District 7) will be heard publicly February 18. This zoning change could affect the property's land use and neighborhood character.

PUD modification approved for 6301 Grelot Road

Changes to the planned development rules for this property may affect building heights, traffic patterns, or land use. Details on what changes were proposed would clarify the neighborhood impact.

5301 Moffett Road rezoning: B-2 to B-3

Property at 5301 Moffett Road would allow more intensive business use. B-3 zoning permits higher density commercial development than B-2.

Grelot Road PUD modification up for public hearing (District 6)

City will consider changing the zoning or development plan for 6301 Grelot Road. Public hearing allows residents to weigh in on how the property can be used.

Public hearing set for Grotto Road development modification (Feb. 18)

City will review proposed changes to an already-approved development plan at 6208 Grotto Road in District 7. Public comment accepted at February 18 hearing.

Sole-source software: Accela upgrades zoning/permitting platform

City renews software licensing and maintenance with Accela for zoning and right-of-way permit systems. No dollar amount disclosed; funding source unknown.

Planning approval modification at 6208 Grotto Road

A previously approved development plan for this property is being modified. The changes may affect land use, building scope, or neighborhood impact.

Rezone 5301 Moffett Road from B-2 to B-3

Property zoning change may enable different commercial uses. Current zoning restrictions will shift, potentially allowing new development or business types on this Moffett Road parcel.

Zoning change: B-6 Health/Institutional to MU-H Mixed-Use High

Rezoning from institutional to mixed-use high-density could enable residential or commercial development. Project details (location, size, developer intent) are incomplete in the public record.

Planning approval modified for 6254 Howells Ferry Road

Changes to a previously approved development plan at this property may affect nearby land use, traffic, or neighborhood character. Check the modification details if this address is near you.