Planning and Zoning Commission
Interested in participating in a Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing? There are two options available to provide input for consideration:
- 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, 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.
*New Speaker Limit: Those wishing to speak in favor or in opposition are both limited to four speakers each, for a maximum of five minutes per speaker. Sign ups will be first come first serve beginning at 4:30 p.m. on the meeting date.
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.
Framework Code Update - Special Called Meeting: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Date: Monday, March 18, 2024
Cases
Rezonings and Other Business
Annexing approximately 1.86 acres located at and around 8600 Highway 69 South in conjunction with Z-03-24 and S-17-24. PETITIONER WILL REQUEST TO CONTINUE TO APRIL 2024
TTL, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 1.08 acres located at 4612 Rice Mine Road Northeast from R-1 to BN in conjunction with S-09-24. (Council District 3)
Gonzalez-Strength & Associates, Inc. petitions to rezone approximately 1.86 acres located at and around 8600 Highway 69 South from R-1 to BN in conjunction with AN-02-24 and S-17-24. (Not in City Limits) PETITIONER WILL REQUEST TO CONTINUE TO APRIL 2024
Preliminary Subdivision Plats
EBC Property, consisting of two lots on approximately 6.57 acres located at 4612 Rice Mine Road Northeast in conjunction with Z-02-24. (Council District 3)
Parkside Apartments, Being a Resurvey of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, & 11 of Foster Christian Addition, consisting of six townhome lots and one additional lot on approximately 0.57 acres located at 600 Kicker Road. (Council District 5)
Bostick-Berry Subdivision, a Resurvey of Lot 34 Legacy Point Phase 1A, & Lots 35 & 36 Legacy Point Phase 1B, consisting of two residential lots on approximately 1.19 acres located at 10556 and 10572 Legacy Point Drive. (Council District 3)
Hackberry Commons Condominiums, a Resurvey of Lots 5 & 6 University Place, consisting of nine condominium units and one common area lot on approximately 0.36 acres located at 1721 Hackberry Lane. (Council District 2)
Bowman-Young Subdivision No. 2, a Resurvey of Lot 1 Bowman-Young Subdivision, consisting of two lots on approximately 37.69 acres located directly east of 4507 Eastdale Lane. (Council District 5)
Hills Addition to Holt, consisting of eight lots on approximately 27.74 acres located at and around 4341 Shaw Drive. (Not in City Limits)
Thompson Farm Subdivision, consisting of two lots on approximately 51.2 acres at 17321 Highway 43 North. (Not in City Limits)
Resurvey of L L Subdivision, consisting of three lots on approximately 23.7 acres located at 5310, 5350, and 5420 Hargrove Road East. (Not in City Limits)
TAN Subdivision, consisting of two lots on approximately 17.3 acres located at and around 8600 Highway 69 South in conjunction with AN-02-24 and Z-03-24. (Not in City Limits)
Smith Resurvey of a Part of Golden Acres, a Resurvey of Lots 19 & 20 Golden Acres, a reconfiguration of two existing lots on approximately 3.74 acres at and around 6320 Golden Acres Drive. (Not in City Limits)
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 |
Anne Hornsby | Councilwoman Raevan Howard Williams | Dena Prince |
Eddie Pugh | Steven Rumsey | John Smith |
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).
Haley Webb
Development Review Coordinator
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401