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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 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 for a Monday meeting.
Next Meeting Date: September 22, 2025
Legal Notice
Cases to be Heard
Wade Lowery petitions for a variance from the neighborhood compatibility standards to construct a self-storage facility on the property located at 4500 Jug Factory Road. Zoned HC. (Council District 7)
Matt Calderone petitions for a variance from the sign regulations on the property located at 1200 McFarland Boulevard Northeast. Zoned GC. (Council District 3)
Eric Hamner petitions for a variance from the sign regulations on the property located at 3755 McFarland Boulevard East. Zoned HC. (Council District 6)
Deon Trone petitions for a special exception to operate a light vehicle repair shop on the property located at 4115 Greensboro Avenue. Zoned GC. (Council District 7)
Ashton and Brandy Johnson petition for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 3821 University Boulevard East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 5)
Adrian Kasey Jones petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1309 13th Street East. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 5)
Steven Friday petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1985 Woodridge Road. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 3)
Leonard Jones petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 4633 Stonehill Lane. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 6)
Surinder Hari petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 2609 Hackberry Lane. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 2)
William Brakefield petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 2917 Narrow Lane Road. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 7)
Tamara and Jason Rodriguez petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1428 20th Avenue East. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 5)
Effie Fields petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 4803 36th Avenue East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 6)
Wilson Glaze petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 3719 Timber Cove Circle. Zoned MR-1. (Council District 3)
Northport Bama Bungalow LLC petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 8 Sherwood Drive. Zoned SFR-1H. (Council District 4)
Kimberly Roberts petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1413 26th Avenue East. Zoned SFR-1. (Council District 5)
Titus Brown petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1009 18th Street. Zoned MR-1. (Council District 2)
Loc Tran petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 2011 Cross Creek Drive. Zoned GPD. (Council District 6)
Ryan Lloyd petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 721 Queen City Avenue. Zoned SFR-3H. (Council District 4)
Kristin Nolte petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1210 Oakwood Avenue. Zoned SFR-3H. (Council District 4)
Zachary Hamm petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 7A Hillcrest. Zoned SFR-1H. (Council District 2)
Eric Anders petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1720 5th Avenue. Zoned SFR-4. (Council District 2)
Michael Tinker petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 6817 Abbey Trace Drive. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 6)
History
Originally the "Board of Adjustment," the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) was formed in 1959 to hear and decide requests for special exceptions, authorize any variances from the Zoning Ordinance, and to hear and decide appeals where there is believed to be an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the zoning officer.
Meetings
The ZBA normally holds a hearing on the fourth Monday of every month.
Hearings are held in the City Council Chamber on the second floor of City Hall beginning at 5 p.m.
Subdivision Covenants and HOA Regulations
The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) by virtue of State Law and City of Tuscaloosa Ordinance does not have the jurisdiction or authority to consider, interpret and/or enforce any term or condition of subdivision covenants and/or Home Owners Association (HOA) rules or regulations. These matters are therefore not relevant areas of inquiry by the Board on any petition. Such covenants or regulations are between the private parties involved and not the ZBA. That having been said, any decision made by the ZBA on any particular case does not necessarily preclude the enforcement of such subdivision covenants and/or HOA rules or regulations by other lawful means.
Members
The ZBA consists of five residents of the city appointed by the City Council. In addition to the five regular members, two supernumerary members are appointed to serve at the call of the chairman in the absence of regular members. Their term of office is three years.
Commission Members
| Angela "Michele" Coley, Chair | Timothy Gilliam, Vice-Chair | Marty Hamner |
| Paul Rollins, Jr. | Vacant | |
| Mary Kathryn Holt (Supernumerary) | Austin Merriweather (Supernumerary) |
Liam O'Leary
Planner
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
205-248-5135Zach Ponds
Director of Planning
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401