Zoning Board of Adjustment
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. We recommend arriving on time for the meeting, as agendas move at an unpredictable pace. Access to the public hearing will end by 7:00 p.m. if the meeting has not concluded prior to then. Parking is available in the parking deck located at 2230 7th Street, at the corner of 23rd Avenue and 7th Street. Enter City Hall through the entrance at the top level of the parking deck. If you require special accommodations or auxiliary aids to participate in the hearing due to a disability, 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: April 27, 2026
Legal Notice and Agenda
Cases to be Heard: March 23, 2026
Variances and Special Exceptions
ZBA-09-26 A-1 Investments petitions for a variance from the use specific standards to allow a liquor store at the property located at 1500 McFarland Boulevard East. Zoned GC. (Council District 5)
ZBA-10-26 Corace Stewart petitions for a special exception to allow the use of a private club or lodge for the operation of an after-school program at the property located at 2518 Fosters Ferry Road. Zoned MR-1. (Council District 1)
ZBA-11-26 Raeann Hill petitions for a special exception to allow the operation of a day care at the property located at 1732 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 1)
Short-Term Rentals
ZBA-12-26 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 (Council District 6) WITHDRAWN
ZBA-13-26 Chris Lyons petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 69 Springbrook. Zoned SFR-2. (Council District 7)
ZBA-14-26 Chris Lyons petitions for a special exception to allow the short-term rental of a property located at 1807 17th Avenue East. Zoned SFR-3. (Council District 5)
Board Members
| Angela "Michele" Coley, Chair | Timothy Gilliam, Vice-Chair | Marty Hamner |
| Paul Rollins, Jr. | Mary Kathryn Holt | |
| Joseph Robinson (Supernumerary) | Rodney Pelt (Supernumerary) |
ZBA Staff
Physical Address
Planning, Office of Urban Development
2201 University Blvd
Annex III, 3rd Floor
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401