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Public Participation
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 above 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.
- 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. If special accommodations or auxiliary aids are needed for participation at the hearing by persons with disabilities, 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.
Next Meeting Date: August 18, 2025
Companion Case: Resurvey of Lot 1 M.I. Harper No. 2
Z-17-25: JL Pate Construction petitions to rezone approximately 0.84 acres located at 2100 & 2102 5th Avenue East from SFR-1 to MR-1 in conjunction with S-63-25. (Council District 2) CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 2025 MEETING
S-63-25: Resurvey of Lot 1 M.I. Harper No. 2, consisting of five lots on approximately 0.84 acres located at 2100 & 2102 5th Avenue East in conjunction with Z-17-25. (Council District 2) CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 2025 MEETING
Companion Case: Hargrove Micro Park
AN-14-25: Annexing approximately 2.3 acres located at 3311 and 3327 Hargrove Road East in conjunction with S-69-25 & Z-20-25.
Z-20-25: Longleaf Engineering, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 2.3 acres located at 3311 and 3327 Hargrove Road East from SFR-1 to GC in conjunction with AN-14-25 & S-69-25. (Not in City Limits)
S-69-25: Resurvey of Lot 1 of Bobbye Hagler Subdivision and unplatted land, consisting of one lot on approximately 2.3 acres located at 3311 and 3327 Hargrove Road East in conjunction with AN-14-25 & Z-20-25. (Not in City Limits)
Companion Case: River Bluff Subdivision
AN-15-25: Annexing approximately 40.8 acres located south of 3685 River Bluff Drive in conjunction with S-70-25.
S-70-25: River Bluff Subdivision, consisting of 31 lots on approximately 40.8 acres located south of 3685 River Bluff Drive in conjunction with AN-15-25. (Council District 3)
Companion Case: Ivory Bluff
RPD-01-25 Ivory Bluff: Ivory Bluff, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 1.3 acres located at 605-617 5th Street Northeast, 604-612 4th Street Northeast, and 618 4th Street Northeast from R to RPD as a Riverfront Planned Development consisting of 20 townhouse lots and one open space lot in conjunction with PS-08-25 & V-02-25. (Council District 5)
PS-08-25: Ivory Bluff, a Resurvey of Part of Lot 7 & Lots 8-19 Warrior Heights Block 2 and vacated ROW, 20 townhouse lots and one open space lot on approximately 1.3 acres located 605-617 5th Street Northeast, 604-612 4th Street Northeast, and 618 4th Street Northeast in conjunction with RPD-01-25 & V-02-25. (Council District 5)
V-02-25: Vacating 0.05 acres of part of the right-of-way of a public alley abutting Lot 7 & Lots 8-19 Warrior Heights Block 2 in conjunction with RPD-01-25 & PS-08-25. (Council District 5)
Unfinished Business
Rezonings and Other Business
Z-19-25: Jammie Gray petitions to rezone approximately 0.55 acres located at and around 2678 21st Street from NC to MR-1. (Council District 2)
Preliminary Subdivision Plats
S-71-25: Jones Addition to Indian Hills, consisting of two lots on approximately 1.02 acres located at 907 Indian Hills Drive. (Council District 3)
S-72-25: McNelly-Fair Subdivision, consisting of four lots on approximately 13.4 acres located 5900-6006 New Watermelon Road. (Council District 3)
S-73-25: Resurvey of Sally Hamner Road Subdivision, consisting of two lots on approximately 8.3 acres located east of 14830 Sally Hamner Road and north of 14755 Sally Hamner Road. (Not in City Limits)
S-74-25: Melvin Subdivision, consisting of two lots on approximately 0.72 acres located at 3525 Oak Bend Road. (Council District 3)
S-75-25:Resurvey of Lots 1 & 2 Resurvey of Lots 8 & 9 Block 12 University Place, consisting of six lots on approximately 0.34 acres located at 202 & 210 16th Street. (Council District 2)
S-76-25: Resurvey of a Portion of Lot 10 Thomson Place, consisting of four lots on approximately 4.7 acres located at 15329-15343 Bluff Drive. (Not on City Limits)
S-77-25: Resurvey of Lots 17 & 18 Edgewater Phase 1B,consisting of two lots on approximately 2.19 acres located at 14922 & 14930 Edgewater Drive. (Not in City Limits)
S-78-25: Resurvey of the Resurvey of Lot 1 Tosyali Subdivision, consisting of one lot on approximately 2.4 acres located at 1023-1025 15th Street, 1006-1010 16th Street, and 1500 10th Avenue. (Council District 2)
S-79-25: Resurvey of the Resurvey Lot 2 Kamp Subdivision, consisting of two lots on approximately 6.0 acres located at 3755 & 3801 McFarland Boulevard East. (Council District 6)
S-80-25: Resurvey of Lot 74G The Gates of Emerald’s Edge and unplatted land, consisting of two lots on approximately 12.0 acres located north of 14612 Lake Island Road. (Council District 3 & Not in City Limits)
S-81-25: Emerson Court Condominiums, consisting of 12 condominium units and one open space lot on approximately 0.33 acres located at 900 Gene Stallings Avenue. (Council District 4)
S-82-25: 711 12th Street Condominiums, consisting of three condominium units and one open space lot on approximately 0.18 acres located at 711 12th Street. (Council District 4)
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, the Planning Commission is the final authority.
In matters pertaining to Special Development District (D, DP, DHE, R, LC, and LMF zoning districts), as well as Historic Buffer zone construction, the Planning Commission is the final authority, though the decision is subject to appeal to the City Council.
In matters pertaining to annexations, rezonings, General Planned Developments and Riverfront Planned Developments within the City, and street vacations, 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 | Dena Prince |
| Eddie Pugh | Steven Rumsey | Portia Clark |
Leota Coyne
Principal Planner
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401