Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning & Zoning Committee Advises on Matters Regarding: City planning and zoning code, Comprehensive development and land use plans, Vacation of streets or alleys, Rezoning requests, Special assessment districts, Entertainment districts, Historic districts and preservation , GIS mapping, Street dedications

Committee Information

TASKS:

  • Conducts public hearings related to planning and zoning
  • Recommends for appointments to Birmingham Planning Commission, Design Review Board (from a list approved by the Mayor), Jefferson County Historical Commission, Birmingham Historical Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustments

Committee Meetings

Meeting Day and Time:

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. 

Meeting Location:

 Birmingham City Hall – City Council Chambers

Meeting Information

CANCELLED: JOINT PLANNING AND ZONING AND SPECIAL CALLED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, 05.22.2024
Scheduled Meeting Date: 05/22/2024
JOINT PLANNING AND ZONING AND SPECIAL CALLED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, 05.08.2024
Scheduled Meeting Date: 05/08/2024
JOINT PLANNING AND ZONING AND SPECIAL CALLED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, 04.24.2024
Scheduled Meeting Date: 04/24/2024
CANCELLED: JOINT PLANNING AND ZONING AND SPECIAL CALLED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, 04.10.2024
Scheduled Meeting Date: 04/10/2024
CANCELLED: JOINT PLANNING AND ZONING AND SPECIAL CALLED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, 03.27.2024
Scheduled Meeting Date: 03/27/2024
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Committee Members

Committee Chairperson

Valerie A. Abbott

District 3

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Committee Member

Darrell B. O'Quinn

Council President

District 5

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Committee Member

Crystal N. Smitherman, Esq.

District 6

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Committee Links

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AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Dedications
Mapping
Regional Planning
Traffic Engineering
Vacating a Public Right-of-Way
Zoning Changes
Zoning and Subdivision Control