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, June 26, 2024
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Cases
Rezonings and Other Business
Eddie Thompson petitions to rezone approximately 0.17 acres located at 1514 3rd Avenue from R-3 to BGO. (Council District 2)
Annexing approximately 78.76 acres located at and around 9334 Old Greensboro Road in conjunction with P-03-24 and PS-55-24.
Dawkins Place: a Planned Unit Development consisting of 228 single-family residential lots, 73 townhome lots, and 11 open space lots on approximately 78.76 acres located at and around 9334 Old Greensboro Road in conjunction with AN-13-24 and PS-55-24. (Not in City Limits)
Preliminary Subdivision Plats
Greensboro University Towers Condominiums, consisting of six condominium units and 27 common space lots on approximately 1.15 acres located at 550 Greensboro Avenue. (Council District 4)
601 & 605 13th Street, a Resurvey of Lots 1 & 2 Capstone Court, consisting of one lot on approximately 0.37 acres located at 601 and 605 13th Street. (Council District 4)
CONTINUED PRIOR TO NOTIFICATIONS.
Rosemary Subdivision Plat No. 1, Being a Resurvey of Part of Lot 3 A.P. Lee Subdivision, consisting of seven single-family residential lots and one open space lot on approximately 1.78 acres located at 2215 Harrison Street. (Council District 2)
McNelly-Fair Subdivision, consisting of four lots on approximately 13.4 acres located at 5900, 5920, and 6006 New Watermelon Road. (Council District 3)
Pitts Family Division, consisting of five lots on approximately 6.32 acres located at and around 10371 Little Sandy Road. (Not in City Limits)
Ruth Bibb Wilson Estate, consisting of three lots on approximately 8.81 acres located at 11431 Bull Slough Road. (Not in City Limits)
Sanford-Farley Subdivision, consisting of three lots on approximately 54.21 acres located at 18563 and 18603 John Swindle Road. (Not in City Limits)
Park Forrest No. 8, Being a Resurvey of a Port of Lot 4 Park Forrest No. 2, consisting of two lots on approximately 1.68 acres located at 12021 Daffron Road. (Not in City Limits)
Highland Lakes Phase Three, a Resurvey of Lots 1 and 2 Highland Lakes Phase Two, consisting of three lots on approximately 8.14 acres located at 14500 Highland Lakes Lane. (Not in City Limits)
Smith 2nd Resurvey of a Part of Golden Acres, a Resurvey of Lot 20-R Smith Resurvey of a Part of Golden Acres, a Resurvey of Lots 19 & 20 Golden Acres, consisting of two lots on approximately 0.92 acres located at 6350 and 6360 Golden Acres Drive. (Not in City Limits)
Dawkins Subdivision, consisting of three lots on approximately 95.09 acres located at and around 9334 Old Greensboro Road in conjunction with AN-13-24, P-03-24, and PS-56-24. (Not in City Limits)
Dawkins Place, consisting of 228 single-family residential lots, 73 townhome lots, and 11 open space lots on approximately 78.76 acres located at and around 9334 Old Greensboro Road in conjunction with AN-13-24 and P-03-24. (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