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: August 24, 2026
Packets for upcoming cases will be posted below one week prior to the meeting date
Legal Notice and Agenda
Cases: August 24, 2026
Variances and Special Exceptions
ZBA-44-26 Joshua Jones petitions for a special exception to allow tent sheltered retail on the property located at 1201 McFarland Blvd Northeast. Zoned GC. (Council District 3). CONTINUED FROM THE JULY MEETING
ZBA-59-26 Joshua Jones petitions for a variance from the use specific standards for tent sheltered retail to operate a tent sheltered retail establishment with a vehicle or tent larger than 50 square feet in area for longer than 45 days per calendar year on the property located at 1201 McFarland Blvd Northeast. Zoned GC. (Council District 3). CONTINUED FROM THE JULY MEETING
ZBA-60-26 Bill Lundsford petitions for a variance from the rear setback requirements to allow the construction of a single-family home on the property located at 5327 Park Avenue. Zoned GPD. (Council District 3).
ZBA-61-26 Ladedra Colvin petitions for a special exception to operate a group home at the property located at 3703 6th Avenue. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 7). WITHDRAWN
Short-Term Rentals
ZBA-46-26 Chris and Olivia Panczner petition for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 13166 Bonehinge Drive. Zoned LR. (Council District 3). CONTINUED FROM THE JULY MEETING
ZBA-62-26 Tyler Marchant petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 9 Beverly Heights. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 5).
ZBA-63-26 Kimberly Roberts petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 5 Hillcrest. Zoned SFR-1H. (Council District 2).
ZBA-64-26 Tanner Ashcraft petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 601 29th Avenue. Zoned DHE-H. (Council District 1).
ZBA-65-26 Cathy Thornton petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 901 17th Avenue. Zoned MRU-H. (Council District 4).
ZBA-66-26 Robby Waldrop petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 913 Kicker Road. Zoned MR-2. (Council District 5). WITHDRAWN
ZBA-67-26 Robby Waldrop petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 923 Kicker Road. Zoned MR-2. (Council District 5). WITHDRAWN
ZBA-68-26 Lasandra Jernigan petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 6384 Woodmere Drive. Zoned GPD. (Council District 6).
ZBA-69-26 Hien Atkins petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 4165 East Lake Drive. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 6).
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-71-26 Tom and Laura Gonnering petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1628 5th Avenue. Zoned SFR-4. (Council District 2). .
ZBA-72-26 John McDougle petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 110 Circlewood. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 6).
ZBA-73-26 Fernando Maldonado petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 919 Snows Mill Avenue. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 3).
ZBA-74-26 Danielle Fahey petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1416 30th Avenue East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 5).
ZBA-75-26 Herman Jerrell Harris petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1376 Southern Gardens Drive. Zoned GPD. (Council District 5).
ZBA-76-26 Katelyn Montgomery petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 2131 5th Street East. Zoned MR-1. (Council District 5).
ZBA-77-26 Willie Davis petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 5707 Woodland Trace. Zoned SFR-4. (Council District 6).
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