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: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Companion Case: Brixton
(Requesting to continue to the February 2025 meeting)
AN-01-25: Annexing approximately 57 acres located north of Old Colony Road and south of Forest Oaks Lane.
GPD-01-25 Brixton: 68 Ventures, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 57 acres located north of Old Colony Road and south of Forest Oaks Lane from SFR-1 to GPD as a General Planned Development consisting of 168 single-family lots and seven open space lots. (Not in City Limits)
PS-01-25: Brixton, consisting of 168 single-family lots and seven open space lots on approximately 57 acres located north of Old Colony Road and south of Forest Oaks Lane. (Not in City Limits)
Companion Case: Hargrove Micro Park
AN-02-25: Annexing approximately 2.3 acres located at 3311 and 3327 Hargrove Road East.
Z-01-25: Longleaf Engineering, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 2.3 acres located at 3311 and 3327 Hargrove Road East from SFR-1 to GC. (Not in City Limits)
S-02-25: Hargrove Micro Park, a Resurvey of Lot 1 of Bobbye Hagler Subdivision, consisting of one lot on approximately 2.3 acres located at 3311 and 3327 Hargrove Road East. (Not in City Limits)
Companion Case: Branchwater Subdivision
GPD-02-25 Branchwater Subdivision: Longleaf Engineering, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 17.1 located east of 10390 Technology Drive fronting Wire Road from SFR-1 to GPD as a General Planned Development consisting of 55 single-family lots and three open space lots. (Council District 5)
PS-03-25: Branchwater Subdivision, consisting of 55 residential lots and three open space lots on approximately 17.1 acres located east of 10390 Technology Drive fronting Wire Road. (Council District 5)
Companion Case: The Avenue Subdivision
Z-02-25: Longleaf Engineering, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 4.8 acres located at 1700 23rd Avenue East from SFR-1 to SFR-2. (Council District 6).
GPD-03-25 The Avenue Subdivision: Longleaf Engineering, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 4.8 acres located at 1700 23rd Avenue East from SFR-2 to GPD as a General Planned Development consisting of one 2.63-acre lot with 20 proposed cottage-style homes, ten townhome lots, and two open space lots. (Council District 6)
PS-04-25: The Avenue Subdivision, consisting of 11 residential lots and two open space lots on approximately 4.8 acres located at 1700 23rd Avenue East. (Council District 6)
Companion Case: Residences at Rice Valley
(Requesting to continue to the February 2025 meeting)
Z-03-25: Rockpoint Development petitions to rezone approximately 3.0 acres located at 501 Rice Valley Road North from SFR-1 to SFR-4. (Council District 3)
S-05-25: Residences at Rice Valley, a Resurvey of Lot 1 Riverwood Presbyterian Church Subdivision, consisting of 37 residential lots and three open space lots on approximately 7.9 acres located at 501 Rice Valley Road North. (Council District 3)
Companion Case: Hidden Oaks Subdivision
AN-03-25: Annexing approximately 19.23 acres located east of New Watermelon Road and south of 7415 New Watermelon Road.
Z-04-25: Lance Stripling (The Westervelt Co.) petitions to rezone approximately 19.23 acres located east of New Watermelon Road and south of 7415 New Watermelon Road from SFR-1 to LR. (Not in City Limits)
S-06-25: Hidden Oaks Subdivision, consisting of nine residential lots on approximately 36.1 acres located east of New Watermelon Road and south of 7415 New Watermelon Road. (Not in City Limits/Council District 3)
Companion Case: Cedar Forest
GPD-04-25 Cedar Forest: Poets, Inc. petitions to rezone approximately 27.1 acres located at and around 1322 31st Street East from SFR-1 to GPD as a General Planned Development consisting of 80 single-family lots, 18 townhome lots, and one open space lot. (Council District 6)
PS-07-25: Cedar Forest, a Resurvey of Lot 6, 14, 15, and 16 Princeton Heights Subdivision, consisting of 55 residential lots and one open space lot on approximately 27.1 acres located at and around 1322 31st Street East. (Council District 6)
Unfinished Business
S-85-24: Stonehedge No. 6, a Resurvey of Lot 7 Stonehedge No. 5, consisting of two lots on approximately 6.9 acres located at 11550 Stonehedge Road. (Not in City Limits) CONTINUED FROM THE DECEMBER 2024 MEETING
Rezonings and Other Business
Z-05-25: Eddie Thompson and George Lake petition to rezone approximately 0.17 acres located at 1514 3rd Avenue from MR-2 to NC. (Council District 2)
V-01-25: Vacating 0.9 acres of part of the right-of-way known as 16th Street abutting Lot 1 of the Tosyali Subdivision. (Council District 2)
Preliminary Subdivision Plats
S-08-25: 908 Queen City Avenue, consisting of four condominium units and three common areas on approximately 0.13 acres located at 908 Queen City Avenue. (Council District 4)
S-09-25: The Legacy Condominiums, consisting of 47 condominium units and one common space lot on approximately 0.87 acres located at 1212-1216 12th Street. (Council District 4)
S-10-25: Springhill Village Resurvey, a Resurvey of Lot 1 Springhill Village and unplatted land, a reconfiguration of two existing lots on approximately 0.96 acres located at and around 4908 36th Avenue East (Council District 7)
S-11-25: Springbrook Commons, a Resurvey of Lots 34-35 & Parts of Lots 55-56 Springbrook Subdivision, consisting of five lots on approximately 5.6 acres located at 34-57 Springbrook. (Council District 7)
S-12-25: F P R Subdivision, A Resurvey of Lots 3, 4 and 5 A H Snow Subdivision, consisting of one lot on approximately 0.5 acres located at 2213 and 2215 15th Street. (Council District 2)
S-13-25: Rockcreek Acres, Phase 3 (Snider Acres), consisting of five lots on approximately 120 acres located on D Cunningham Road, southeast of McLane Farm Road, and west of Watermelon Road. (Not in City Limits)
S-14-25: Riley Subdivision, consisting of five lots on approximately 10.2 acres located at and around 3000-3018 52nd Court. (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, 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