Interested in participating in a Zoning Board of Adjustment public hearing? There are two options available to provide input for consideration:

1. 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.
2. 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. 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 7^th Street, 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.

Variances and Special Exceptions

ZBA-42-26 Calvin Fikes petitions for a variance from the general standards for accessory uses and structures to allow a shed to be located closer to the street than the principal structure, and to allow a shed exceeding 120 square feet in size to be clad in metal siding, on the property located at 4612 Bass Drive. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 6).

ZBA-43-26 Irvin Bishop Jr. requests a variance from the MR-1 rear setback requirements to allow the construction of a single-family dwelling, and a variance from the general parking and loading standards to permit more than 50 percent of the front yard to be surfaced for parking on the property located at 2112 5th Street East. Zoned MR-1. (Council District 5).

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).

ZBA-45-26 Kristin Hargreaves petitions for a special exception to allow a home occupation for personal services at the property located at 641 Hartford Drive. Zoned SFR-4. (Council District 3).

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).

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).

ZBA-47-26 Jon and Amy Quitt petition for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 32 Wood Manor. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 2).

ZBA-48-26 Dave Donaldson petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 32 Brookhaven. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 6).

ZBA-49-26 Sterling Hinton Jr. petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 3013 5th Street. Zoned MR-1. (Council District 1).

ZBA-50-26 Drew Topham petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 2007 Maxie Thomas Way. Zoned DHE-H. (Council District 4).

ZBA-51-26 Kimberly Roberts petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 2825 17th Street. Zoned MR-1. (Council District 1).

ZBA-52-26 Kimberly Roberts petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1701 29th Avenue. Zoned MR-1. (Council District 1).

ZBA-53-26 Kimberly Roberts petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 5501 New Watermelon Road. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 3).

ZBA-54-26 Kimberly Roberts petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 2913 Narrow Lane Road. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 7).

ZBA-55-26 Mathey Gibson petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1359 Southern Gardens Drive. Zoned GPD. (Council District 5).

ZBA-56-26 Alester Wiggins-Allen petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 44 Woodbine Road. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 7).

ZBA-57-26 Dave Donaldson petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 15 Cedar Knoll. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 6).

ZBA-58-26 Darcy Shane Miller petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1745 25th Street East. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 6).