Zoning Board of Adjustment
Public Participation
Interested in participating in a Zoning Board of Adjustment public hearing? There are two options available to provide input for consideration:
- In advance by written comment. Submit written comments through the comment form below no later than 3:00pm on the meeting date. Written comments from individuals will be provided to the Board for consideration prior to the meeting.
 - During the meeting, in person. You can attend the meeting in-person to speak by coming to the Council Chambers located at 2201 University Boulevard. Parking is in the Intermodal Facility located at the corner of 7th Street and 23rd Avenue. If special accommodations or auxiliary aids are needed for participation at the hearing by persons with disabilities, please contact the Office of Urban Development, Planning Division at 205-248-5100 at least 48 hours in advance.
 
Any individual wishing to provide supplemental information (PowerPoint, handouts, etc.) must submit the information to staff via email no later than 3:00pm the Friday before the meeting date for a Monday meeting.
Next Meeting Date: November 24, 2025
Legal Notice and Agenda
Cases to be Heard: October 27, 2025
Special Exceptions and Variances
Leah Alexander petitions for a variance from the setback requirements to construct an attached garage on the property located at 3016 4th Street East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 5)
Short-Term Rentals
Steven Friday petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1985 Woodridge Road. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 3) CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER MEETING
ZBA-99-25 Leah Alexander petitions for a variance from the setback requirements to construct an attached garage on the property located at 3020 4th Street East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 5)
Kimberly Cooper petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 108 Springbrook. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 7)
Wiley Petty petitions for a variance from the accessory structure standards to construct a metal accessory structure on the property located at 3709 65th Avenue. (Council District 1)
Matt Moore petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1718 8th Street. Zoned SFR-3H. (Council District 4)
Bryan Winter petitions for a special exception to allow the operation of a group home at the property located at 2212 26th Avenue. Zoned MR-1. (Council District 2)
Ginger Kontos petitions for a special exception to allow the operation of a liquor store at the property located at 589 Lurleen B Wallace Blvd North. Zoned D. (Council District 4)
Assand Gueye petitions for a special exception to allow the operation of a tent sheltered retail establishment at the property located at 2002 Greensboro Avenue. Zoned GC. (Council District 2) CONTINUED BY STAFF
Board Members
| Angela "Michele" Coley, Chair | Timothy Gilliam, Vice-Chair | Marty Hamner | 
| Paul Rollins, Jr. | Mary Kathryn Holt | |
| Joseph Robinson (Supernumerary) | Rodney Pelt (Supernumerary) | 
Liam O'Leary
Planner
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd 
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
205-248-5135Zach Ponds
Director of Planning
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd 
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401