City of Birmingham Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on September 8, 2026

The City of Birmingham Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on September 8, 2026, to consider two dimensional variance requests related to residential properties. The first appeal involved a variance request to construct a second-story addition on a non-conforming home at 1072 Ridgedale, seeking relief from the minimum required distance between residential buildings. The board discussed structural and zoning challenges and ultimately approved the variance after a motion and vote. The second appeal concerned variances for reconstructing an attached garage at 655 Hawthorne, including setbacks and garage door width. The board examined structural damage, zoning requirements, and feasibility of conforming to code. After deliberation, a motion to approve all requested variances was made and passed by majority vote, with some members dissenting due to concerns about garage door width feasibility. No other business was discussed, and the meeting was adjourned.