Zoning & Land Use
Zoning & Land Use items
City assesses $3,338 sales tax against Las Macarenas
Business owner Omar Plata Limon faces a tax assessment for unpaid sales tax from November 2016 through January; the city is pursuing collection for the claimed period.
Zoning change: Ed Drum parcel shifts from institutional to general business
A property petitioned by Ed Drum would change from health/institutional zoning (B-6) to general business (C-2), potentially opening the land for commercial development. Details on location, size, and proposed use are unavailable in the docket.
Zoning change hearing set for November 7
City will consider rezoning one or more properties from Health and Institutions (B-6) to another district. This affects land use rules and what can be built or operated at those locations.
Zoning change: R-2 single-family lot rezoned to D-4 medium density (Case ZAC2017
Property at unknown location rezoned from single-family to medium-density residential, allowing denser development. Check parcel specifics to see if this affects your neighborhood's character or property values.
Zoning change: B-2 General Business to QB-3 Qualified Community
Changes what businesses can operate and how properties can be developed in the affected area. The QB-3 zone typically allows smaller, locally-owned businesses and mixed-use development.
Zoning map amendment hearing set for July 25, 2017
City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning changes that could affect future development, building uses, and neighborhood character. Public comment is welcome.
Zoning change: Sandy E. Lee parcel rezoned to light manufacturing
Property zoned for single-family homes would shift to light manufacturing, potentially changing land use and neighborhood character near the affected parcel.
Titusville zoning boundaries redrawn
Zoning changes for the Titusville community may affect what kinds of buildings and businesses are allowed, property values, and future development in the neighborhood.
Zoning: North Birmingham Community rezoning case moves forward
Large-scale rezoning in North Birmingham could unlock new development, affect property values, and reshape what can be built in the neighborhood. Details on specific zone changes and affected parcels will determine impact on residents and businesses.
Council appoints member to Planning Commission
Fills vacancy on the body that reviews zoning cases, land-use proposals, and development projects affecting neighborhoods citywide.
Zoning hearing set for June 20 to consider R-2 boundary change
City will hold public hearing to decide whether to rezone property from single-family (R-2) to a different zoning district. If approved, it could change what residents or developers can build on affected land.
Zoning code amended for clarity and fee increases
Changes to zoning rules and permit fees may affect your development costs and timelines. Specific fee amounts and rules affected are not detailed in the agenda item.
Zoning change: Heavy industrial site rezoned to mixed-use downtown
Property filed by Mike Gibson shifts from industrial use to mixed-use development. Could open site for residential, retail, or office projects downtown.
Zoning change: QB-2 district boundaries adjusted
Zoning rule change that may affect how properties in the QB-2 business district can be developed or used. Specific impact depends on the exact boundary changes and affected parcels.
Public hearing set April 25 on zoning code amendments
Changes to Birmingham's zoning rules could affect how land is used across the city. Residents and property owners should attend the April 25 hearing to learn details and comment.
Public hearing set April 18 on zoning map changes
Council will consider rezoning to change district boundaries. Details on which properties and neighborhoods are affected will be presented at the April 18 hearing — residents in impacted areas should attend or submit comments.
Zoning change: Heavy Industrial to Mixed-Use Downtown
Property rezoning from industrial use to mixed-use downtown district could allow retail, office, or residential development where factories once operated. Check if this affects your neighborhood's character or future uses.
Council appoints architect to Zoning Board of Adjustment
One vacant seat on the Zoning Board fills with a registered architect through November 2018. This board reviews variances and appeals on land-use decisions affecting neighborhoods citywide.
Public hearing set April 18 on zoning map changes
Council will consider rezoning to change district boundaries. Details on which properties and neighborhoods are affected will be presented at the April 18 hearing — residents in impacted areas should attend or submit comments.