Planning and Zoning Commission
The City of Tuscaloosa Planning and Zoning 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. Submit written comments by email at planningcommission@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 10:00am on the meeting date or put in your request through the comment form below. You will receive instructions on joining the meeting by email.
- 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 Friday before the meeting date.
Meeting Date: October 18, 2021
Cases
Rezonings
Brody Townsend petitions to rezone approximately 0.41 acres located at 4207 31st Avenue East from BN to BH and 0.51 acres at 4213 and 4219 31st Avenue East from R-3 to BH. (Council District 6) CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2021 MEETING
Herndon, Hicks & Associates petition to rezone approximately 0.57 acres located at 1803 6th Street East from RD-1 to RA-2. (Council District 5) CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2021 MEETING
Moore Holdings, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 5.0 acres located at 4373 Joe Mallisham Parkway from R-1 to ML. (Council District 1)
Mike Hicks petitions to rezone approximately 0.03 acres located at 909 Alberta Drive from RA-2 to MX-3. (Council District 5)
Mike Hicks petitions to rezone approximately 1.37 acres located at 1711 Veterans Memorial Parkway, 1801-1803 Veterans Memorial Parkway, 1507 17th Avenue East, 1512 18th Avenue East, and 1515 18th Avenue East from R-3 to BN and 0.34 acres located at 1723 Veterans Memorial Parkway from BNS to BN. (Council Districts 5 and 6)
Other Business
Peninsula Subdivision: a single-family residential planned unit development consisting of 10 single-family residential lots on approximately 20.3 acres located west of 8500 Forrestal Drive NE and east of 3 Old North River Point. (Council District 3) CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2021 MEETING
Cherrystone 6: an amendment to the single-family residential planned unit development consisting to add 31 single-family residential lots and 1 open space lot on approximately 8.1 acres of the overall approximately 62 acres located south of 3204 42nd Avenue and west of 3109 Ozment Rd. (Council District 2)
Annexing approximately 5.0 acres located at 4373 Joe Mallisham Parkway.
The Tuscaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will consider amendments to its rules of procedure.
Preliminary Subdivision Plats
Peninsula Subdivision, consisting of ten lots on approximately 20.3 acres west of 8500 Forrestal Drive Northeast and east of 3 Old North River Point. (Council District 3) CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2021 MEETING
Parkside Apartments Subdivision, a Resurvey of Lots 3-6, 10-11 of Foster Christian Addition, consisting of two lots on approximately 0.57 acres located at 1803 6th Street East. (Council District 5) CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2021 MEETING
Alberta West, LLC, a Resurvey of Lot 1 of Alberta Renaissance and Lots 13-14 of Kirkland and Davis Subdivision, consisting of one lot on approximately 0.8 acres located at 909 Alberta Drive. (Council District 5)
Tosyali Subdivision, a Resurvey of Lots 1-7 and 13 of B Tannehill Subdivision No. 2 and Lots 22-23 and 25-26 of Yarbrough Subdivision No. 2, consisting of two lots on approximately 2.12 located from 1711-1803 Veterans Memorial Parkway, 1507 17th Avenue East, and 1512-1515 18th Avenue East. (Council Districts 5 and 6)
Resurvey of Lot 50 Hunt Farms and unplatted land, consisting of one lot on approximately 2.39 acres located south of 15328 Stonehedge Cliffs Road. (Not in City Limits)
Bowman-Young Subdivision, consisting of two lots on approximately 42.2 acres located north of 13092 Clements Road. (Not in City Limits)
Martin Oaks, A Resurvey of Alvin Hamner Subdivision, consisting of three lots on approximately 10.61 acres located at 12890 Martin Road Spur. (Not in City Limits)
Newton Square, consisting of one lot on approximately 0.26 acres located at 604 and 606 15th Avenue. (Council District 4)
Resurvey of Lots 1 and 2 Old North River Point, consisting of two lots on approximately 5.92 acres located at 1 Old North River Point. (Council District 3)
Y’s Acres and Resurvey of Lot 69 Olde Mill Trace No. 3, consisting of two lots on approximately 69.16 acres located at 7000 Forest Mill Drive and 6620 Keenes Mill Road. (Not in City Limits)
Watercolor II, a Resurvey of Lot 1 Deal Family Subdivision, consisting of 30 lots on approximately 124.3 acres located west of the Watercolor subdivision. (Not in City Limits) PETITIONER WILL REQUEST TO CONTINUE
History
The City of Tuscaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission (Planning Commission or PZC) was originally formed in 1946 to guide and accomplish a comprehensive and coordinated development of the City. Some of the Planning Commission’s duties include approving new subdivisions and recommending changes to the Zoning Ordinance to the Tuscaloosa City Council.
Jurisdiction
In matters pertaining to subdivision regulations, approval of subdivisions within the City and its Planning Jurisdiction, and Planned Unit Developments located outside the City limits, the Planning Commission is the final authority.
In matters pertaining to Historic Buffer zone construction, the Planning Commission is the final authority, though the decision is subject to appeal to the City Council per Sec. 24-222(b).
In matters pertaining to original zonings, rezonings, Planned Unit Developments within the City, street vacations, Downtown/Riverfront Overlay District applications, and Riverfront Development District applications, the Planning Commission is a recommending body to City Council.
Meetings
Planning Commission hearings are typically held on the third Monday of each month.
Hearings are held in the City Council Chamber on the 2nd floor of City Hall beginning at 5 p.m. The Planning Commission consists of nine members appointed by the mayor to serve six-year terms.
Commission Members
| Bill Wright, Chair | Tim Harrison, Vice-Chair | Vince Dooley |
| Estella Hare | Anne Hornsby | Councilwoman Raevan Howard Williams |
| Dena Prince | Eddie Pugh | Steven Rumsey |
Food Trucks in Downtown
In August 2016 the City Council approved two food truck zone locations within the Downtown/Riverfront Overlay District (DROD). Operation must be consistent with the provisions of Section 24-229 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Locations outside the DROD must be reviewed by staff and must adhere to the provisions of Section 24-52 and Section 24-91 (vehicle-mounted or tent-sheltered food sales or other retailing).
Zach Ponds
Associate Director of Planning
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
205-248-5132Caitlin Giles
Planner
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401