City of Birmingham Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on July 14, 2026

The City of Birmingham Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on July 14, 2026, to consider two dimensional variance appeals related to residential property developments. The first appeal involved a historic duplex at 504-506 Townsend Street, where the owners sought variances to convert the property into a single-family home with an addition, requiring relief from setback and distance requirements due to zoning changes from R8 to R3 standards. The board approved the variances after considering the historic nature of the property, neighborhood support, and the design's compliance with the Historic District Commission. The second appeal concerned 1982 Haines Street, where the owner requested a variance to build a new home with an attached garage, seeking relief for the minimum distance between principal residential buildings. This variance was a renewal of a previously approved but expired variance. The board approved this request as well, noting the reduced impact compared to the prior approval and the special conditions of the property. Both approvals were tied to the submitted plans, and the board encouraged communication between neighbors and applicants to address minor concerns. No other procurement or budgetary matters were discussed during the meeting.