Zoning & Land Use

Dance permit amendment: Platinum of Birmingham (821 2nd Ave N)

Updates operating permit for dance establishment at 821 2nd Avenue North. Change allows continued lawful operation under amended conditions.

5 Points West rezoning case moves forward

Zoning changes in 5 Points West will determine what can be built and how land is used in the neighborhood. Residents and property owners should monitor this case, which has been pending since 2018.

Zoning change: Wayman Newton parcel from single-family to mixed-use

Rezoning allows mixed-use development on property currently zoned for single-family homes. Could change the neighborhood character and what types of businesses or housing can be built.

Public hearing set for zoning change, Case ZAC2018-00009

City will hear arguments August 28 on a proposed zoning map change. Details on which properties and what new zones are incomplete, but rezoning decisions affect property values and neighborhood character.

Dance permit approved for Platinum of Birmingham venue

Lewell Taylor received a Division I dance permit for the Platinum of Birmingham nightclub on 2nd Avenue North, allowing it to operate as a licensed dance establishment.

Dance permit approved for Platinum of Birmingham

Lewell Taylor's Division II dance permit for the venue at 821 2nd Avenue North allows entertainment operations at that location.

Liquor license hearing: Tee's Place lounge at 821 2nd Ave N

Tee's Place is seeking a retail lounge liquor license for the Platinum of Birmingham location. City residents can hear details and offer public comment on whether this license should be approved.

Smithfield Community rezoning hearing set for August 21

City will hold a public hearing to decide whether to rezone all properties in Smithfield. Rezoning can change what residents and businesses are allowed to build or operate—affecting property values, neighborhood character, and future development.

5 Points West rezoning plan heads to public hearing Aug. 7

Proposed zoning changes for the 5 Points West Community could affect land use, development density, and neighborhood character. Public hearing Aug. 7 gives residents a chance to weigh in before the city decides.

Public hearing set for West End rezoning (August 14)

Zoning rules for the West End Community could change, affecting what can be built and how land is used. Public hearing August 14 lets residents weigh in before any rezoning vote.

Public hearing set: R-3 to Mixed-Use zoning proposal

A proposed zoning change from residential (R-3) to mixed-use could alter how property in this area can be developed. Public hearing August 7, 2018 — you can comment on the change.

WITHDRAWN P(ph) ITEM 1. An Ordinance "TO FURTHER AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2017-00012) to change zone district boundaries from R-3, Single Family District to MU-L, Mixed Use Low District, filed by Wayman Newto

City pays Access Mailing $10,766 for rezoning hearing notices

Sole-source contract to mail public hearing notices on zoning changes. Citizens receive direct notice of rezoning plans that may affect their neighborhoods.

Council appoints member to Planning Commission

Fills vacant Planning Commission seat. The Commission reviews zoning requests and development proposals affecting neighborhoods across Birmingham.

Zoning change: CO&I district becomes Qualified Neighborhood Business

Allows mixed-use or neighborhood business development in a previously office-only area. Affects zoning rules for the affected parcel(s); check your address to see if this changes what can be built or operated nearby.

Zoning change: CO&I district becomes Qualified Neighborhood Business

Allows mixed-use or neighborhood business development in a previously office-only area. Affects zoning rules for the affected parcel(s); check your address to see if this changes what can be built or operated nearby.

Public hearing set June 26 on zoning map change (Case ZAC2017-00012)

A zoning change may affect property uses and development in your neighborhood. The hearing is June 26, 2018.

Zoning change: QB-3 to B-3 district for parcel in Case ZAC2018-00001

Changes the zoning classification for the property, which affects what types of businesses can operate there and future development potential. Details on the specific location and reason for the reclassification were not provided.

Council appoints member to Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board members hear appeals from residents and developers on land-use decisions. This appointment fills a vacancy on the three-member board.

Public hearing set May 29 for zoning map amendment

Zoning change will affect property use and development potential in the city. Residents and property owners in the affected area can comment at the May 29 hearing.