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, June 16, 2025
Companion Case: Mae Hinton – Huffman Subdivision No. 1
AN-08-25: Annexing approximately 4.03 acres located north of 9710 Highway 69 South and south of 9200 Highway 69 South in conjunction with S-53-25 and Z-16-25.
Z-16-25: Huffman Real Estate Services petitions to rezone approximately 4.03 acres located north of 9710 Highway 69 South and south of 9200 Highway 69 South from SFR-1 to HC in conjunction with S-53-25 and AN-08-25. (Not in City Limits)
S-53-25: Mae Hinton – Huffman Subdivision No. 1, consisting of five lots on approximately 18.4 acres located north of 9710 Highway 69 South and south of 9200 Highway 69 South in conjunction with AN-08-24 and Z-16-25. (Not in City Limits)
Companion Case: Bryant at 15th
HB-01-25: Cabaniss Engineering LLC petitions to construct seven townhomes and one triplex consisting of 50 bedrooms on the property located at 1432-1438 Paul W Bryant Drive in conjunction with S-57-25. (Zoned MRU HB) (Council District 4)
S-57-25: Bryant at 15th, a Resurvey of Parts of Lot 1 and Lot 3 Bryce Friedman Subdivision and a Resurvey of Lot 1 Resurvey of Part of Lots 1 and 2 Bryce & Friedman Survey, consisting of eight lots on approximately 0.68 acres located at 1432-1438 Paul W Bryant Drive in conjunction with HB-01-25. (Council District 4)
Unfinished Business
S-49-25: Diaz-Wathen Subdivision, consisting of three lots on approximately 17.1 acres located at and around 5450-5600 Holt Peterson Road. (Not in City Limits) CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 2025 MEETING
Rezonings and Other Business
AN-09-25: Annexing approximately 1.62 acres located at 15635 Marble Road.
AN-10-25: Annexing approximately 18.42 acres located at 11601 Lake Nicol Road.
The Tuscaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will consider zoning text amendments related to the dimensional standards for townhouse developments, amending sections 25-61, 25-65, 25-66, 25-67, 25-68, 25-69, 25-70, 25-71, 25-79, 25-80 and 25-81.
Preliminary Subdivision Plats
S-54-25: Resurvey of Lots 78 and 79 The Lakes at NorthRiver Phase Three, consisting of one lot on approximately 3.45 acres located at 9740 and 9760 Anchor Drive. (Council District 3)
S-55-25: 927 12th Street, a Resurvey of Part of Lots 7 & 8 Block 90 T C I L Subdivision, consisting of three condominium units and one open space lot on approximately 0.18 acres located at 927 12th Street. (Council District 4)
S-56-25: 333 Hargrove Road, a Resurvey of a Part of Lot 3 A.P. Lee Subdivision, consisting of seven lots on approximately 1.25 acres located at 333 Hargrove Road. (Council District 2)
S-58-25: 18th Street Townhomes, a Resurvey of Lots 10 & 11 Block 342 T C I L Subdivision, consisting of four lots on approximately 0.36 acres at 1210 and 1216 18th Street. (Council District 2)
S-59-25: 6th & 13th Condominiums, a Resurvey of Thirteenth & Sixth, consisting of two condominium units and one open space lot on approximately 0.37 acres at 601 and 605 13th Street. (Council District 4)
S-60-25: 5th Avenue Townhomes, a Resurvey of Newton 3 Subdivision, consisting of 19 townhome lots and one open space lot on approximately 1.81 acres located at and around 2820 and 2830 5th Avenue. (Council District 7)
S-61-25: Farrar Addition to Pinehurst, Being a Resurvey of Lot 2 and Parts of Lots 1 & 3 Pinehurst North Subdivision and vacated right of way, consisting of one lot on approximately 0.18 acres located at 1706 3rd Street. (Council District 4)
S-62-25: Resurvey of Parts of Lots 10 & 11 Block 108 T C I L Subdivision, consisting of one lot on approximately 0.06 acres at 1220 14th 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 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