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. We recommend arriving on time for the meeting, as agendas move at an unpredictable pace. Access to the public hearing will end by 7:00 p.m. if the meeting has not concluded prior to then. Parking is available in the parking deck located at 2230 7th St, at the corner of 23rd Avenue and 7th Street. Enter City Hall through the entrance at the top level of the parking deck. If you require special accommodations or auxiliary aids to participate in the hearing due to a disability, 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: September 28, 2026
Legal Notice and Agenda
Cases: September 28, 2026
Variances and Special Exceptions
ZBA-78-26 Arlesta Peterson petitions for a variance from the institutional use specific standards to allow a day care center that accommodates more than 30 individuals to have a driveway that does not connect to a street classified as a collector or arterial at the property located at 3093 Palisades Court. Zoned NC. (Council District 6).
ZBA-79-26 Etta Noland petitions for a variance from the nonconforming structures standards to allow a nonconforming structure with a nonconforming use to be repaired on the property located at 1225 19th Alley. Zoned GC. (Council District 2).
ZBA-80-26 Gregory and Elizabeth Jones petition for a variance from the use specific standards for accessory structures to allow an accessory structure to be located closer to the street than the principal structure at the property located at 2304 58th Street East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 7).
ZBA-81-26 Cecelia McCaa petitions for a special exception to allow the use of a day care center at the property located at 2415 13th Street. Zoned DP. (Council District 4). WITHDRAWN
Short-Term Rentals
ZBA-82-26 Surinder Hari petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 422 23rd Street. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 2).
ZBA-83-26 Fred Mills petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1021 Myrtlewood Drive. Zoned SFR-3H. (Council District 4).
ZBA-84-26 Mark Fillers petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 522 18th Street. Zoned NC. (Council District 2).
ZBA-85-26 Tim Buttell petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1427 Dearing Place. Zoned SFR-3H. (Council District 4).
ZBA-86-26 Mike Soragnese petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 4281 Heathersage Circle. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 6).
ZBA-87-26 Jason Norris petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 10 Arlington Drive. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 7).
ZBA-88-26 Daniel Castillo petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 10 Elmira Drive. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 6).
ZBA-89-26 Makeia Wynn petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 414 25th Street East. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 7).
ZBA-90-26 Brooke Zilveti petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1708 12th Avenue. Zoned MR-2. (Council District 2)
ZBA-70-26 Carlos Turner petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 6320 72nd Street East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 6).
ZBA-92-26 Carlos White petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 3123 4th Street East. Zoned SFR-4. (Council District 5).
ZBA-93-26 Christian Pino petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 4222 Hillswood Lane. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 6).
ZBA-94-26 Brooks Mouchette petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 829 21st Avenue East. Zoned MR-2. (Council District 5).
Board Members
| Angela "Michele" Coley, Chair | Timothy Gilliam, Vice-Chair | Marty Hamner |
| Paul Rollins, Jr. | Mary Kathryn Holt | |
| Joseph Robinson (Supernumerary) | Rodney Pelt (Supernumerary) |
ZBA Staff
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401