City of Birmingham Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on November 10, 2026

The City of Birmingham Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on November 10, 2026, heard zoning variance requests; the transcript identifies four cases scheduled after one cancellation, but includes discussion of three appeals. The board unanimously approved appeal 26-24 for 1552 Benavville, allowing a 1.76-foot reduction from the required 14-foot separation between homes because of a pre-existing nonconforming bump-out on the neighboring property. It also approved appeal 26-25 for 555 South Old Woodward, granting four sign variances covering sign area, illumination, height, and the overall sign plan; the vote was 4–3. The approval was tied to the submitted plans.