Historic Preservation Commission
Interested in participating in a City of Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Commission public hearing? There are two options available to provide input for consideration:
- In advance by written comment. There's no need to attend in-person. Submit written comments by email at hpc@tuscaloosa.com or through the comment form below no later than 3:00pm on the meeting date. Written comments from individuals will be provided to the commission for consideration prior to the meeting. If there is a large group with similar comments, we strongly encourage one letter to be written with multiple signatures on the letter. If a large number of letters are submitted for a single case, staff reserves the right to summarize the sentiments of the letters as either for or against.
- 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 available in the Intermodal Facility located at the corner of 7th Street and 23rd Avenue.
Any individual wishing to provide supplemental information (PowerPoint, handouts, etc.) must submit the information to staff via email no later than 3:00pm the Monday before the meeting date.
Meeting Date: May 7, 2025
Legal Notice and Agenda
Cases
David Vail petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a fence in the rear yard on the property located at 412 17th Avenue in the Pinehurst Historic District. (Council District 4).
Judith Rabel petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal and replacement of a path in the front yard on the property located at 305 17th Avenue in the Pinehurst Historic District. (Council District 4).
Laura Welton petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of an attached carport on the property located at 721 Queen City Avenue in the Eighth Street Historic District. (Council District 4).
Rasma Lazda-Cazers & Gunars Cazers petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal and replacement of a retaining wall in the front yard on the property located at 1715 3rd Street in the Pinehurst Historic District. (Council District 4). CONTINUED TO JUNE 2025
Virginia and Rich Houston petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations on the property located at 24 Buena Vista in the Buena Vista Historic District. (Council District 5).
TTown Ventures LLC (Michael Bevis) petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a design change to a previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness on the property located at 2 Sherwood Drive in the Sherwood Drive Historic District. (Council District 4).
Nathan Gerdau petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a material change to the windows and the replacement of doors on the property located at 17 Sherwood Drive in the Sherwood Drive Historic District. (Council District 4).
Peggy Williams petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a fence in the front yard on the property located at 1 Oakwood Court in the Oakwood Court Historic District. (Council District 4).
Mary Lopez petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a material change to the windows on the property located at 17 Oakwood Court in the Oakwood Court Historic District. (Council District 4).
Alice Maxwell petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of a sign and replacement of an awning on the property located at 1818 University Boulevard in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 1).
History and Purpose
The City of Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was formed in fall 2004. It was created to ensure that Tuscaloosa’s historic resources are maintained in a manner appropriate to the city’s heritage. The HPC provides primary guidance in the planning and design of projects that are sympathetic to the special character of the historic districts.
Click here to view portions of chapter 20 of the City Code pertaining to the Historic Preservation Commission and our historic districts in general.
Commission Members
| Cathy Pagani, Chair | Jordan Morris, Vice-Chair | Matt McCool |
| Sara (Salli) Davis | Robert Deason | Mary Harmon Young |
| David Nelson | Wayne Yarbrough |
Occupancy
Historic properties may be occupied by no more than two (2) unrelated persons, unless the property has been certified as a legal non-conforming use to allow its occupation by no more than three (3) unrelated persons. If you are considering buying or renting a property in a historic, please read Sec. 20-15.34 Occupancy Restrictions in Historic Districts and call 205-248-5100 to find out the occupancy restrictions on the property.
Please use the Occupancy Complaint Form to notify the City that an address may be in violation of Section 20-15.34: Occupancy Restrictions in Historic Districts. Please return the form to the Office of Urban Development, Planning Division via email, USPS mail or in person.
Leota Coyne
Planner
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
205-248-5035Jonathan Bowen
Zoning Administrator
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401