City of Mobile Board of Adjustment Meeting May 4, 2026

The City of Mobile Board of Adjustment convened on May 4, 2026, to review multiple variance and special exception applications primarily related to property development and land use. Key procurement-related discussions included requests for extensions on previous variance approvals for projects at 250 St. Louis Street, which were granted six-month extensions. The board approved a variance for Chick-fil-A at 1408 Cody Road North involving front yard setback and canopy placement, and a use variance for an indoor recreation facility in a B2 business district. Additionally, a special exception was approved for the University of South Alabama to install two pickleball courts with conditions on operating hours and green space buffers to mitigate noise and light. The board also approved a variance for a residential addition and a variance related to a downtown brewpub courtyard size, with conditions to limit outdoor music and concerts. Several applications were held over for further review, including one related to litigation involving an illegal car lot. Throughout, the board emphasized compliance with municipal codes and coordination with city departments such as urban forestry for landscaping requirements.