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Public Participation
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 above 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.
- 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.
Next Meeting Date: September 15, 2025
Companion Case: River Bluff Subdivision
AN-15-25: Annexing approximately 40.8 acres located south of 3685 River Bluff Drive in conjunction with S-70-25. CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 2025 MEETING
S-70-25: River Bluff Subdivision, consisting of 31 lots on approximately 40.8 acres located south of 3685 River Bluff Drive in conjunction with AN-15-25. (Council District 3) CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 2025 MEETING
Companion Case: 14310 Santorini Street
AN-16-25: Annexing approximately 0.31 acres located at and around 14310 Santorini Street in conjunction with Z-21-25.
Z-21-25:Grant McCabe petitions to rezone approximately 0.31 acres located at and around 14310 Santorini Street from SFR-1 to LR in conjunction with AN-16-25. (Not in City Limits)
Companion Case: 6950 University Boulevard East
AN-17-25: Annexing approximately 0.7 acres located at 6950 University Boulevard East in conjunction with Z-22-25.
Z-22-25: Delta Investments & Development, LLC petitions to rezone approximately 0.7 acres located at 6950 University Boulevard East from SFR-1 to GC in conjunction with AN-17-25.
Unfinished Business
S-76-25: Resurvey of a Portion of Lot 10 Thomson Place, consisting of four lots on approximately 4.7 acres located at 15329-15343 Bluff Drive. (Not on City Limits) CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 2025 MEETING
Rezonings and Other Business
Z-23-25: Chase Adcox petitions to rezone approximately 0.78 acres located 1431 Hackberry Lane from UC to MRU.
Preliminary Subdivision Plats
S-83-25: Lake Cove Estates No. 4, consisting of nine lots on approximately 9.8 acres located south of 11992 Grandview Lane and east of 12004 Cherokee Drive. (Not in City Limits)
S-84-25: Nisbet Subdivision, Being a Resurvey of Lot 15 Forest Lake Subdivision and unplatted land, consisting of one lot on approximately 0.64 acres located at and around 15 Forest Lake Drive. (Council District 2)
S-85-25: Noland Addition to Spain Drive, consisting of two lots on approximately 13.6 acres located at 15012 Spain Drive. (Not in City Limits)
S-86-25: Brown Addition to 24th Street, a Resurvey of Lots 42-44 J.J. Harris Survey of the Mallet Lands, consisting of one lot on approximately 0.55 acres located at 2622 24th Street. (Council District 2)
S-87-25: Resurvey of Lot 9 &10 Old Farm House Subdivision, consisting of one lot on approximately 6.3 acres located at 18495 John Swindle Road. (Not in City Limits)
S-88-25: SBR Subdivision, consisting of two lots lot on approximately 10.6 acres located at and around 2701 31st 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 | Dena Prince |
| Eddie Pugh | Steven Rumsey | Portia Clark |
Leota Coyne
Principal Planner
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401