Historic Preservation Commission
The City of Tuscaloosa Historic Preservation Commission holds public hearings with virtual participation capabilities. There are several options available to provide input for consideration, listed below:
- 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 at the meeting and read into the record during the meeting for up to three minutes for each written comment. 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, by phone. Comments can also be provided through phone by making an appointment with Staff no later than 10:00am on the meeting date. Following your request, you will receive instruction on joining the meeting via phone to provide your comments.
- During the meeting, by video conference. To speak for or against an application by video conference, you must schedule an appointment with staff no later than 10am on the meeting date or put in your request through the comment form below.
- 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 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: July 13th, 2022
Legal Notice
Cases
Diane Walsh petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a fence on the property located at 7 Hillcrest in the Hillcrest Historic District. (Council District 2)
Cooper Shattuck petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a material change to windows on the primary structure located at 6 College Park in the College Park Historic District. (Council District 4)
Kevin Pake petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of an accessory structure on the property located at 30 Audubon Place in the Audubon Historic District. (Council District 4)
Jon David Blake petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a material and design change to windows on the primary structure located at 200 Reed Street in the Caplewood Historic District. (Council District 4)
Nathan Loewen & K. Simmons petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of an accessory structure on the property located at 1713 7th Street in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 4)
Juli and David Jenkins petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of an accessory structure on the property located at 1210 Oakwood Ave in the Oakwood Court Historic District. (Council District 4)
Steve and Wanda Mouzon petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to the primary structure located at 2015 11th Street in the Druid City Historic District. (Council District 4)
Travis Wolfe petitions for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a pool in the rear yard of the property located at 2117 Glendale Gardens in the Glendale Gardens Historic District. (Council District 2)
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 | Chris Brooks |
Brett Clark | Joseph Cox | Sara (Salli) Davis |
Price McGiffert, Jr. | David Nelson | Mary Harmon Young |
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.
Jonathan Bowen
Planner
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
205-248-5130Haley Harris
Planner
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401