Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting 6.9.26

The Planning and Zoning Committee of the City Council of Birmingham held a meeting on June 9, 2026, primarily focused on the final stages of the citywide framework rezoning plans for neighborhoods including Crestline, Crestwood, Red Mountain, and Highland Park. The committee reviewed proposed zoning changes aimed at consolidating the zoning ordinance, downzoning inactive heavy industrial uses, and providing more flexible housing options. Significant discussion centered on 34 properties in Highland Park where there was disagreement with neighborhood associations regarding zoning designations, particularly concerning single-family versus multifamily uses and historic preservation considerations. The committee agreed to delay action to gather additional information on historic designations, lot sizes, and potential zoning adjustments before advancing the rezoning plan. Additionally, the committee approved a motion to correct and include existing qualified (Q) conditions on the Pratt Ensley zoning maps prior to setting a public hearing, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the zoning records. No new Q conditions were added, only corrections to existing ones.