Southern Area Framework Plan rezoning
Birmingham
Description
The city filed to rezone all properties in the Crestline, Crestwood and Red Mountain communities under the Southern Area Framework Plan; the council set a public hearing for August 18, 2026.
Impact summary
Rezoning would shape what can be built across three communities — homeowners and developers should watch the October 20 hearing.
Applicant
- Name
- City of Birmingham
- Address
- Crestline, Crestwood and Red Mountain Communities, Birmingham, AL
At a glance
- Hearings
- 5
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 5
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Meeting timeline (5)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026
A citywide rezoning of all properties in the Southern Area Framework Plan was scheduled for second reading and public hearing.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 22, 2026
A city-initiated rezoning of all properties in the Pratt-Ensley Framework Plan area, up for second reading and public hearing.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
A public hearing would be set for October 20, 2026, on rezoning all properties in the Southern Area Framework Plan (Case No. ZAC2025-00026).
City Council (Regular) - Aug 18, 2026
A citywide ordinance to change zone district boundaries for all properties in the Southern Area Framework Plan, covering the Crestline, Crestwood, and Red Mountain communities.
City Council (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026
The city filed to rezone all properties in the Crestline, Crestwood and Red Mountain communities under the Southern Area Framework Plan; the council set a public hearing for August 18, 2026.
Related issues (1)
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