Zoning Board of Adjustment
Public Participation
Interested in participating in a Zoning Board of Adjustment public hearing? There are two options available to provide input for consideration:
- In advance by written comment. Submit written comments through the comment form below no later than 3:00pm on the meeting date. Written comments from individuals will be provided to the Board 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. We recommend arriving on time for the meeting, as agendas move at an unpredictable pace. Access to the public hearing will end by 7:00 p.m. if the meeting has not concluded prior to then. Parking is available in the parking deck located at 2230 7th St, at the corner of 23rd Avenue and 7th Street. Enter City Hall through the entrance at the top level of the parking deck. If you require special accommodations or auxiliary aids to participate in the hearing due to a disability, 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 for a Monday meeting.
Next Meeting Date: October 26, 2026
Legal Notice and Agenda
Cases: September 28, 2026
Variances and Special Exceptions
ZBA-95-26 Chris Rhodes petitions for a variance from the freestanding sign general standards to allow a billboard that was relocated to increase its height and display area on the property located at 1701 McFarland Boulevard North. Zoned GC. (Council District 3).
ZBA-96-26 Ashley Hines petitions for a special exception to allow a home occupation for personal services at the property located at 3838 23rd Court East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 7).
Short-Term Rentals
ZBA-97-26 Sheldon Clowers petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 601 19th Street. Zoned MR-1. (Council District 2).
ZBA-98-26 Sheldon Clowers petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 304 Orange Street. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 7).
ZBA-99-26 Sheldon Clowers petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 2318 5th Avenue East. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 2).
ZBA-100-26 Sheldon Clowers petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 5 Arlington Drive. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 7).
ZBA-101-26 Mathey Gibson petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 612 4th Street North East. Zoned RPD. (Council District 5).
ZBA-102-26 12th Avenue Terraces II, LLC Robert McLeod, Managing Member petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1744 12th Avenue. Zoned MR-2. (Council District 2).
ZBA-103-26 12th Avenue Terraces II, LLC Robert McLeod, Managing Member petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1748 12th Avenue. Zoned MR-2. (Council District 2).
ZBA-104-26 Erin and Corey Stepien petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 18 Country Club Hills B. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 1).
ZBA-105-26 Meredith Davis petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1 Hickory Lane. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 5).
ZBA-106-26 Mary Sanford Williams petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 11955 Grandview Drive. Zoned LR. (Council District 3).
Board Members
| Angela "Michele" Coley, Chair | Timothy Gilliam, Vice-Chair | Marty Hamner |
| Paul Rollins, Jr. | Mary Kathryn Holt | |
| Joseph Robinson (Supernumerary) | Rodney Pelt (Supernumerary) |
ZBA Staff
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401