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 prior to the meeting. 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.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Companion Case: 6005 New Watermelon
AN-05-25: Annexing approximately 4.99 acres located at 6005 New Watermelon Road in conjunction with Z-08-25. CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 2025 MEETING
Z-08-25: North River Crossing, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 4.99 acres located at 6005 New Watermelon Road from SFR-1 to GC in conjunction with AN-05-25. (Not in City Limits) CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 2025 MEETING
Companion Case: Brookwood Parkway
AN-06-25: Annexing approximately 527 acres located north of I-20 and west of Brookwood Parkway in conjunction with Z-11-25.
Z-11-25: Westervelt Realty, Inc. petitions to rezone approximately 527 acres located north of I-20 and west of Brookwood Parkway from SFR-1 to IH in conjunction with AN-06-25. (Not in City Limits)
Companion Case: Marjam Subdivision
AN-07-25: Annexing approximately 0.15 acres located west of 2533 28th Street in conjunction with Z-12-25 and S-43-25. (Not in City Limits)
Z-12-25: A & R, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 0.15 acres located west of 2533 28th Street from SFR-1 to IG in conjunction with AN-07-25 and S-43-25. (Not in City Limits)
S-43-25: Marjam Subdivision, a Resurvey of Lots 3-7 Block 750, Lots 8-15 Block 751, and Lots 1-9 Block 754 of T C I L and unplatted land, consisting of one lot on approximately 5.6 acres located at and around 2712 Southside Drive in conjunction with AN-07-25 and Z-12-25. (Council District 2 / Not in City Limits)
Unfinished Business
S-21-25: Addison Terrace on 14th, a Resurvey of Part of Lots 1-4 Block 116; Lots 14, 15, and 21; and Part of Lots 13 and 20 Block 106 and Vacated Portion of 111th Avenue and Alley T.C.I. & L. Subdivision, consisting of one lot on approximately 2.31 acres located at 1001-1105 14th Street. (Council District 4) CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 2025 MEETING / WITHDRAWN
S-22-25: Alexus Row on 12th, a Resurvey of Lots 1-6 and 9-16 Block 93 Capstone Court and a Partially Vacated Alley within Block 93, consisting of one lot on approximately 2.7 acres located at 1202 6th Avenue, 617-621 12th Street, and 600-624 13th Street. (Council District 4) CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 2025 MEETING / WITHDRAWN
S-23-25: Brownstones on 12th, a Resurvey of Lots 1-6 and Part of Lot 7 and 8 Block 87 T.C.I. & L. Subdivision, consisting of one lot on approximately 1.29 acres located 1209-1217 12th Street, 1207-1211 14th Avenue, and 1204-1208 12th Avenue. (Council District 4) CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 2025 MEETING / WITHDRAWN
S-24-25: Residences on 6th Avenue, a Resurvey of Lots 15 and 16 Block 74 T.C.I. & L. Subdivision, consisting of one lot on approximately 0.37 acres located at 600-602 12th Street and 1122 6th Avenue. (Council District 4) CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 2025 MEETING / WITHDRAWN
S-28-25: Wesley Place Condominiums , consisting of nine condominium units and one common space lot on approximately 0.65 acres located at 430-474 Wesley Place. (Council District 4)CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 2025
Rezonings and Other Business
Z-09-25: Ricky Sherrod petitions to rezone approximately 0.56 acres located at 2835 and 2837 Culver Road from SFR-2 to NC. (Council District 1)
Z-10-25: Bill Lunsford Construction & Development, Inc petitions to rezone approximately 0.25 acres located at 1510 17th Avenue East from SFR-3 to GC. (Council District 5)
Preliminary Subdivision Plats
S-35-25: Snider Acres No. 2, a Resurvey of Lots 3 and 5 Snider Acres, consisting of five lots on approximately 72.8 acres located east of D Cunningham Road and south of McLane Farm Road. (Not in City Limits)
S-36-25: Point Clear No. 3, a Resurvey of Part of Lot 4 Point Clear, consisting of two lots on approximately 1.54 acres located at 1901 Point Clear Road. (Council District 3)
S-37-25: NorthPointe, consisting of 37 residential lots and three open space lots on approximately 71.2 acres located at 11009 Tierce Patton Road. (Not in City Limits) REQUESTING TO CONTINUE
S-38-25: Watkins Subdivision, a Resurvey of Lot 1 Graco Addition Plat No. One, consisting of three lots on approximately 3.3 acres located at 9601 Highway 69 South. (Council District 2)
S-39-25: The Fairways, a Resurvey of The Fairways Section One, The Fairways Section Two, The Fairways Section Three, Resurvey of the Fairways Section Four, The Fairways Section Five, The Fairways Section Six, The Fairways Section Seven, The Fairways Section Eight, The Fairways Section Nine, The Fairways Section Ten, Resurvey of Lot 1 of The Fairways Section Eleven, and The Fairways Section Twelve, consisting of fifteen residential lots on approximately 4.37 acres located at 7601-7631 River Ridge Road Northeast. (Council District 3)
S-40-25: Smelser Family Subdivision, consisting of two lots on approximately 3.35 acres located at 6354 Sanders Ferry Road and 6400 21st Street. (Not in City Limits)
S-41-25: Resurvey of Lots 15 & 16 Block 407 T C I L, consisting of five lots on approximately 0.36 acres located at 1002 19th Street and 1810-1812 10th Avenue. (Council District 2)
S-42-25: Resurvey of Lots 1 & 2 Resurvey of Lots 8 & 9 Block 12 University Place, consisting of five lots on approximately 0.34 acres located at 202 and 210 16th Street. (Council District 2)
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 Williams | Dena Prince |
| Eddie Pugh | Steven Rumsey | John Smith |
Leota Coyne
Planner
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401