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Have you seen a public notice sign around town? Have you heard about a development or a project happening in the City? Received a postcard in the mail?
The City of Birmingham distributes public notices to make you aware of important information and/or changes within your community. Public notices inform you about government actions and will alert you when the interests of your family, your neighborhood, or your business are affected by an upcoming project. Select from the notice categories below to learn what's happening around your home or business.
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- City Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Notice | 05/06/2024 |
Replacement and improvement to alley pavement, streetlight fixtures to bringing them to City Code, and dumpster screening. |
- City Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Notice | 05/06/2024 |
The City of Birmingham will be completing maintenance on your unimproved road by placing a cape seal treatment on our road this year. Construction on this project is anticipated to start in late Spring/early Summer. |
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- Variance Request
2694 DORCHESTER
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 04/16/2024 |
A variance regarding the distance between structures on the adjacent lot to construct a new home with an attached garage. |
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- Variance Request
1982 HAYNES
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 03/12/2024 |
A variance regarding the distance between principal buildings to construct a new home with a detached garage. |
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- Variance Request
705 DAVIS
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 03/12/2024 |
Variances regarding setbacks to construct a front and rear addition to the existing non-conforming home. |
5
- Variance Request
508 W LINCOLN
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 03/12/2024 |
A variance regarding the distance a pool can be constructed away from the principal building. |
N
- City Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Notice | 03/18/2024 |
SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT AMENDMENT – OWNERSHIP CHANGE AT 115 Willits St – Mare Mediterranean |
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- Variance Request
460 WIMBLETON
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 01/09/2024 |
Variances from the front and side yard setbacks to construct an addition. |
2
- Variance Request
220 LAKE PARK
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 01/09/2024 |
A variance to construct an addition with an attached garage to the front of the existing home. |
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- Variance Request
172 GEORGE
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 01/09/2024 |
A variance to construct a detached garage closer to a principal residential home on the adjacent lot. |
- Variance Request
1215 CEDAR
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 01/09/2024 |
Variances regarding the side yard setbacks and minimum distance between houses to construct an addition to the existing house. |
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- City Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Notice | 01/22/2024 |
Notice of Public Hearing for the community impact study and preliminary site plan review for 34350 Woodward & 909-911 Hanyes St for Lavery Porsche. |
- City Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Notice | 01/22/2024 |
Notice of Public Hearing for the special land use permit final site plan and design review for 34350 Woodward & 909-911 Haynes St for Lavery Porsche. |
- City Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Notice | 01/08/2024 |
City Commission | Notice | 01/22/2024 |
Public Hearing of Necessity and Public Hearing of Confirmation for the replacement and improvement of water and sewer laterals on Edgewood Road between East Lincoln Street and East Southlawn Boulevard. |
2
- Variance Request
2428 Northlawn
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 12/12/2023 |
A variance regarding the side yard setback to construct a new home. |
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- Variance Request
631 Ruffner
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 12/12/2023 |
Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 01/09/2024 |
Variances regarding minimum side yard, total combined side yards and the distance between structures to construct an addition on an existing non- conforming home. |
- Variance Request
612 Davis
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 12/12/2023 |
Variances regarding front, side and distance between structures to construct a second floor addition. |
N
- City Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Notice | 12/18/2023 |
A hearing to amend article 4, section 4.54, of the zoning ordinance screening requirements for waste receptacles and ground mounted mechanical units. |
- City Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Notice | 12/18/2023 |
A hearing to discuss a special land use permit request to reinstate bistro license at existing restaurant. |
- City Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Notices | 11/27/2023 |
City Commission | Notice | 12/04/2023 |
For the purpose of a Special Assessment District for a new sidewalk adjacent to all properties within the project area on Redding Road, from Lake Park Drive to Woodward Ave. |
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- City Commission
Public Hearing Notice
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Public Notice | 12/18/2023 |
Meeting to discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2024-2028. |
3
- Variance Request
34745 Woodward
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 11/14/2023 |
Reversal of the BZA’s December 13, 2022 decision regarding screen wall requirements |
1
- Variance Request
1285 Ruffner
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 11/14/2023 |
A variance regarding the minimum side yard setback to construct a second floor addition. |
4
- Variance Request
490 Berwyn
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 11/14/2023 |
A variance regarding the distance between structures to construct a rear addition. |
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- Rezoning
Community House
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Application to rezone a portion of the property to (C) Community Use in the Downtown Birmingham Overlay District. |
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- Community Impact Study
720 S. Adams
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Planning Board | Public Notice | 10/10/2023 |
Proposal for new 5-story mixed-use building. |
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120 W. Maple - Warby Parker/Ford Building
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Historic District Commission | Public Notice | 10/03/2023 |
Proposal to renovate façade of existing 2-story historic Ford Building for new tenant - Warby Parker |
172 N. Old Woodward - National Bank Building
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Historic District Commission | Public Notice | 09/05/2023 |
Proposal to renovate façade of existing 2-story historic National Bank Building. |
151 N. Eton
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Design Review Board | Public Notice | 10/03/2023 |
Proposal to renovate façade of existing 1-story commercial building. |
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- City Commission
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Public Notice | 11/13/2023 |
To consider the following zoning ordinance amendments: Chapter 126 (Zoning), Article 2, Section 2.37 and Article 5, Section 5.12 |
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- City Commission
380 S. Bates - The Community House
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Planning Board | Public Notice | 09/12/2023 |
Planning Board | Public Notice | 10/10/2023 |
Historic District Commission | Public Notice | 08/22/2023 |
Proposed 3-story addition to existing Community House building. |
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660 Mohegan
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 10/10/2023 |
A variance regarding the rear yard setback. |
604 Hanna
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 10/10/2023 |
A variance regarding the allowable lot coverage. |
3
- Variance Request
321 Lake Park
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 10/10/2023 |
A variance regarding the minimum front open space. |
1
- Variance Request
1115 Chapin
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 10/10/2023 |
A variance regarding the lot coverage to construct a new detached garage. |
- Variance Request
1395 Northlawn
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 10/10/2023 |
A variance regarding the distance between principal buildings. |
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- Variance Request
220 Park
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 09/12/2023 |
Requesting a variance of one directly accessible storefront from the public sidewalk of Hamilton Row. |
- Variance Request
2649 Yorkshire
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 09/12/2023 |
A variance from the minimum distance between houses to construct an addition. |
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- Variance Request
1450 Bird
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 09/12/2023 |
Requesting variances regarding the lot coverage and height to reconstruct the existing non-conforming detached garage. |
- Variance Request
1340 Puritan
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 09/12/2023 |
A variance regarding the total combined side yard setbacks to construct an addition. |
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- Variance Request
680 Fairfax
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 09/12/2023 |
Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 10/10/2023 |
A variance regarding the minimum open space requirements. |
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- Special Land Use
Big Rock Italian Chophouse
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission |
Public Notice |
08/06/2023 |
Special Land Use Permit, Final Site Plan and Design Review application for 245 S. Eton-Big Rock Italian Chophouse |
1
- Variance Request
1115 CHAPIN
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 08/08/2023 |
Variances regarding the lot coverage and height to construct a new detached garage. |
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- Variance Request
508 W LINCOLN
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 08/08/2023 |
A variance regarding the distance away from the principal building to construct a pool. |
2
- Variance Request
2649 YORKSHIRE
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 08/08/2023 |
Variances regarding distance between structures and garage setbacks to construct an addition. |
1
- Variance Request
1002 PILGRIM
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 08/08/2023 |
A variance on the total combined setbacks to construct a second floor addition. |
3
- Variance Request
307 WESTCHESTER WAY
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public Notice | 08/08/2023 |
A variance on the distance to an adjacent principal residence to construct a new detached garage. |
4
- Variance Request
440 LAKESIDE
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public Notice | 08/08/2023 |
A variance regarding the distance between structures to construct a new single-family house. |
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33202 Woodward - Piety Hill Shopping Center
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Design Review Board | Public Notice | 07/03/2023 |
Proposal to receive re-approval for a previously approved design from 2021 that has expired. |
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- Design Review
138 W. Maple - Blakeslee Building
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Historic District Commission | Public Notice | 07/03/2023 |
Proposed façade renovations to the historic Blakeslee Building. Proposals include new paint, door relocation, and new materials. |
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298 S. Old Woodward - Daxton Hotel
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Public Arts Board | Public Notice | 07/03/2023 |
Historic District Commission | Public Notice | 08/01/2023 |
Proposed wall art installation in private passage along the north side of the building. |
220 Park St. - Hylant
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Design Review Board | Public Notice | 07/03/2023 |
Proposed removal and infill of existing entrance along Hamilton Row. |
Z
- City Commission
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Hearing - B1 Neighborhood Business District
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Planning Board | Public Notice | 05/30/2023 |
City Commission | Public Notice | 07/24/2023 |
To consider the proposed ordinance amendments to Article 2, Section 2.27, Article 4, Section 4.46 Table A, Article 5, Section 5.09, and Article 9, Section 9.02 for the B1 Neighborhood Business District |
3
- Site Plan Review
33866 Woodward - Polestar
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Planning Board | Public Notice | 05/30/2023 |
Request for Final Site Plan and Design Review for building and site renovations for new auto sales agency tenant. |
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255 E. Brown - Brown Street Center
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Design Review Board | Public Notice | 05/23/2023 |
Request for Design Review for site modifications and minor building renovations. |
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- City Commission
Pierce Street Water Lateral Replacement
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Public Hearing of Necessity, Public Hearing of Confirmation | 06/26/2023 |
Replacement and improvement of water laterals on Pierce Street |
1
- Variance Request
1511 E Maple
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 06/13/2023 |
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- Lot Combination
Gasow Veterinary Clinic
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Public Hearing Notice | 06/05/2023 |
To consider proposed lot combination of 36877 Woodward Ave, Parcel ID#19-25-101-008, 19-25-101-010 and 19-25-101-011 |
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479 S. Old Woodward
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public Notice | 05/09/2023 |
The applicant is requesting a variance of 11 parking spaces to satisfy parking requirement of building approved by the Planning Board on March 22nd. |
1
- Variance Request
1587 S. Bates, Petitioner: Creativedrop, Inc.
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public Notice | 05/09/2023 |
A variance regarding the distance between structures on the south side to construct a new single family home. |
2
220 Park - Clark Hill
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public notice | 06/13/2023 |
Design Review Board | Public Notice | 05/17/2023 |
Request for Design Review for new Building Identification Signage. |
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1065 E. Maple - Mobil
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Design Review Board | Public Notice | 05/03/2023 |
Request for Design Review for new signage and lighting on existing buildings. |
3
33680 Woodward - Petrucci Homes
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Design Review Board | Public Notice | 03/01/2023 |
Request for Design Review for façade renovations at existing 1-story commercial building. |
1
- Variance Request
185 Oakland - Belfor
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public Notice | 05/09/2023 |
Board of Zoning Appeals | Public Notice | 06/13/2023 |
Design Review Board | Public Notice | 03/01/2023 |
Request for Design Review for façade renovations at existing 2-story building in Downtown Birmingham. |
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220 Park
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Design Review Board | Public Notice | 01/18/2023 |
Request for Design Review for Master Sign Plan at existing 3-story commercial building in Downtown Birmingham. |
245 S. Eton - Big Rock (Grand Trunk Railroad Depot)
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Planning Board | Public Notice | 06/20/2023 |
Historic District Commission | Public Notice | 04/19/2023 |
Request for minor façade renovations and site changes for new restaurant tenant at the historic Grand Trunk Railroad Depot. |
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163 W. Maple - Seven Daughters
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Historic District Commission | Public Notice | 04/19/2023 |
Request for Design Review for façade renovations to existing 1-story building in the Central Business Historic District. |
- Variance Request
188 N. Old Woodward & 220 Hamilton Row - Comerica Bank
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Board of Zoning Appeals | Public Notice | 05/09/2023 |
Historic District Commission | Public Notice | 04/19/2023 |
Request for Design Review for façade renovations to existing commercial building. |
2
- Site Plan Review
221 Hamilton Row - Greek Islands
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Planning Board | Public Notice | 05/10/2023 |
Request for Final Site Plan & Design Review for new outdoor dining platform in Hamilton Row right-of way and minor building renovations. |
3
- Site Plan Review
34952 Woodward & 690 E. Maple
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Planning Board | Public Notice | 04/17/2023 |
Request for Community Impact Study & Preliminary Site Plan Review for a new 6-9 story mixed-use building. |
B
- City Commission
Brown Street Sidewalk and Streetscape SAD
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Public Notice | 04/28/2023 |
For the purpose of a Special Assessment District for sidewalk and streetscape improvements adjacent to all properties within the project area on Brown Street, from S. Old Woodward Ave. to Woodward Ave |
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- City Commission
Public Notice of Ordinance Amendment
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission |
Public Notice AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM PART II OF THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2. - ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE IX. - ETHICS, TO PERMIT ALTERNATE MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF ETHICS. Meeting April 24, 2023, Published April 30, 2023 |
04/30/2023 |
Notice of passed ordinances |
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1429 Quarton Road Lot Division
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission |
Public Hearing To consider the Lot Division of 1429 Quarton Road Parcel # 19-26-203-003 |
04/24/2023 |
Public Hearing to consider the lot division of 1429 Quarton Road, Parcel # 19-26-203-003 |
O
- City Commission
Ordinance Amendment Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission |
Public Hearing |
05/22/2023 |
City Commission | Ordinance #2379 | 06/04/2023 |
City Commission | Ordinance #2380 | 06/04/2023 |
City Commission | Ordinance #2381 | 06042023 |
City Commission | Ordinance #2383 | 06/04/2023 |
City Commission | Ordinance #2384 | 06/04/2023 |
City Commission | Ordinance #2382 | 06/04/2023 |
Public Hearing for Ordinance Amendment |
2
- City Commission
2023-2024 Budget Hearing
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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City Commission | Public Notice | 04/29/2023 |
Public Hearing regarding review of the 2023-2024 Budget |
3
- Special Land Use
34350 Woodward - Fred Lavery Porsche
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Planning Board |
Public Notice Request for Community Impact Study & Preliminary Site Plan Review for a new 3-story auto sales agency. |
10/26/2022 |
Planning Board |
Public Notice Request for Special Land Use Permit, Final Site Plan & Design Review for new 3-story auto sales agency. |
01/25/2023 |
City Commission |
Public Hearing To consider the Special Land Use Permit, Final Site Plan and Design Review application for 34350 Woodward Ave & 909-911 Haynes St - Fred Lavery Porsche Hearing Tabled to a Date Uncertain |
04/24/2023 |
City Commission |
Public Hearing To consider the proposed lot combination of 34350 Woodward Ave & 909-911 Haynes Street, parcel # 19-36-281-022 and parcel # 19-36-281-030 Hearing Tabled to a Date Uncertain |
04/24/2023 |
To consider the Special Land Use Permit, Final Site Plan and Design Review application for 34350 Woodward Ave & 909-911 Haynes St - Fred Lavery Porsche |
- City Commission
300 S. Old Woodward - RH
Committee | Public Notices | Date |
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Planning Board | Public Notice | 12/14/2022 |
City Commission |
Public Notice This Public Hearing has been moved to the Monday, February 27, 2023 City Commission Meeting |
02/13/2023 |
Request for revised Special Land Use Permit, Final Site Plan & Design Review for a new 4-story commercial building in Downtown Birmingham. |