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. 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 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.
Next Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
Legal Notice and Agenda
Cases to be Heard: May 27, 2026
Variances and Special Exceptions
ZBA-23-26 A-1 Investments, Inc petitions for a variance from the use specific standards to allow the use of a liquor store at the property located at 520 15th Street. Zoned UC. (Council District 4).
ZBA-24-26 A-1 Investments, Inc petitions for a special exception to allow the use of a liquor store at the property located at 520 15th Street. Zoned UC. (Council District 4).
ZBA-25-26 The Lorna Group petitions for a variance from the use specific standards to allow an ice vending machine to be located closer than 25’ from a property line at the property located at 719 Skyland Boulevard East. Zoned HC. (Council District 7).
ZBA-26-26 Trident Real Estate Development (David Rogers) petitions for a variance from the freestanding sign general standards to allow a 100-foot-tall freestanding sign with a 450 square foot sign face on the property located at 3320 Buttermilk Road. Zoned HC. (Council District 6). CONTINUED TO THE JUNE MEETING
Short-Term Rentals
ZBA-27-26 Jim Waltman 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-28-26 Byron Abston petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 25 Pinehurst. Zoned SFR-1H. (Council District 4).
ZBA-29-26 Kimberly Roberts petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1100 Queen City Avenue. Zoned DHE-H. (Council District 4).
ZBA-30-26 Kimberly Roberts petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 108 22nd Avenue Northeast. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 5).
ZBA-31-26 Oleksandra Rymska petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 337 21st Street East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 2).
ZBA-32-26 Micheal Looney petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 214 32nd Place East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 7).
ZBA-33-26 WITHDRAWN
ZBA-34-26 Melissa Ferro petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 2320 10th Street East. Zoned SFR-4. (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