Zoning & Land Use

Public hearing set: PUD modification for 65 Mobile Street

City Council will consider changes to the planned development at 65 Mobile Street in District 1. Public hearing scheduled May 12, 2026.

Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2025-00010)

City Council will hear arguments on December 2 about rezoning an area from QMU-D (mixed-use) to another zone. The outcome will affect what can be built or operated on that property.

City joins Secondary Manufacturers settlement agreement

Birmingham will become part of a multistate settlement with manufacturers. Details of the settlement terms and how residents benefit are not yet publicly disclosed.

Zoning change: C-O&I and QB-3 districts rezoned (Case ZAC2025-000018)

Zoning change will affect what can be built or operated in the affected areas. Details on the new zoning district and specific parcels are needed to assess impact on residents and property owners.

Zoning change: C-O&I and QB-3 districts reclassified (Case ZAC2025-000018)

This zoning change alters permitted land uses for properties currently zoned as office/institutional or qualified community business. Affected property owners and nearby residents should verify the new zoning classification and what types of development or activities will be allo

P ITEM 35. [CHANGE HEARING DATE FROM OCTOBER 28, 2025 TO NOVEMBER 4, 2025] A Resolution setting a public hearing October 28, 2025 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance "TO AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM" (Case No. ZAC2025-00019

City settles with Purdue, executes shareholder agreement

Settlement with Purdue Pharma resolves city claims related to the opioid litigation. Clears path for city to participate in broader pharma settlement fund distribution.

New law enables liens on properties with building code violations

City gains tool to recover costs when homeowners ignore building violations. Properties with unpaid code liens may face foreclosure or sale.

Public hearing set for zoning change (Case ZAC2025-00018)

City Council will hear arguments on a proposed zoning map change—from C-O&I Contingency to another district—on September 30, 2025. Zoning changes can affect property values, land use, and neighborhood character in the affected area.

Council awards $68.8K alley repair contract to Southeastern Sealcoating

Southeastern Sealcoating will repair and resurface alleys north of 51st Street in the Oak Hill Subdivision Ensley area. This improves drainage and road conditions for residents in that neighborhood.

Zoning change: Parcel rezoned from single-family to light manufacturing

Property at an unspecified address would shift from residential zoning to industrial use, potentially allowing factories or warehouses instead of homes. Details on location and scope unavailable.

Zoning change: CR-4A residential to MU-L mixed-use (Case ZAC2025-00007)

This rezoning allows mixed-use development on land currently zoned for medium-density housing. The change affects what types of buildings and businesses can operate on the affected property.

Zoning ordinance amendments: definitions revised

Changes to zoning definitions may affect how properties are classified and what uses are allowed. Full details on specific impacts not yet available from incomplete item description.

City dedicates new streets and alleys for Pratt Housing project

Public rights-of-way are established for streets, alleys, and grounds in the Pratt Housing development, enabling infrastructure and property access.

Public hearing set July 29 on zoning map change (Case ZAC2025-00005)

The city will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning a property from D-3 Single Family District. The outcome could change what can be built on the affected land and impact your neighborhood's character.

Public hearing set July 15 on zoning code text amendments

City will consider updates to zoning rules, including new definitions. Changes could affect future development and land-use decisions in your area.

Public hearing set July 15 on zoning map change (Case ZAC2025-00007)

City Council will hear arguments on rezoning in Birmingham. The hearing will determine whether property currently zoned CR-4A (Contingency Medium) changes to a different classification, affecting what can be built or operated there.

Council appoints building trades practitioner to Design Review Committee

One new member joins the Design Review Committee through July 2027, bringing building trades expertise to decisions on architectural and development projects in the city.

Appoint building contractor to Zoning Board of Adjustments

One new member joins the board that hears zoning appeals and variances. This appointment influences decisions on property uses and building permits across the city.

Zoning code amendments (Case ZAC2025-0004)

Zoning changes can affect what gets built where in your neighborhood and how properties can be used. Details on which parcels and rules are impacted are not yet clear from the agenda.