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Applicant John Markham of Markham Architects said the modular office will allow the owner to use the existing warehouse during construction; the anticipated timeline presented by staff was placement by Oct. 1, 2025, and removal by Aug. 15, 2026. The board approved the special exception with the staff condition that the temporary structure be removed by August 2026.

Why it matters: The temporary unit will let the business continue operations on site during construction of a permanent facility, with a clear removal date set by the board.

Ending: The board approved the exception with a removal deadline; staff and the applicant will coordinate placement and siting details before construction begins.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tuscaloosa Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - Aug 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Zoning Board granted a special exception allowing a portable office and restroom at 2500 Greensboro Avenue to be used during construction of a 12,000+ sq. ft. office/warehouse; staff stipulated removal by Aug. 15, 2026.","taxTitle","Tuscaloosa City, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama","taxId",4830,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6501807,"Zoning board allows antique gazebo in Sherwood Drive front yard with landscaping stipulation",467,2042000,2509000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5748895-10280772a1ea9f78c68a00614f3034de&start=2042&end=2509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5748895-10280772a1ea9f78c68a00614f3034de/thumbnail_2042000.jpg","/articles/6501807/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Zoning-board-allows-antique-gazebo-in-Sherwood-Drive-front-yard-with-landscaping-stipulation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501807-131f5a80beda49ca53d41102bdcb99d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160285&Signature=kvTgFYL1xjwyfOLjux4hP4a7V7t4NmzubBPpGErn6mop7yoCKTsVgSxAFeUIEOc8yiEfH8KA7G2AL5j-W80bMqhvs1BukiL5QuXtnl4eTNIJYfOVbSDSDLq~rkKEGp5Ow7MXJUB8geoKeyVuUwOSC0xIb5J-tJ1qja71ctjqudFVn~SVm4oAkLZewB-ru1giUE~wFipML-oCtS~Lvb7YHIRG7tiSALOQUoltw55ryeFhwBQjQcyjAxRhT592SfioyANVIWgnHnKACoRyd2IN0r48ZUTFQlZoS2nVlMZWczPIGU-XA2vuXA~0vVpe~YzobuVHozhriP8ZhhW4Ht1vgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Tuscaloosa Zoning Board of Adjustments on Aug. 25 granted a variance allowing a pre‑constructed antique metal gazebo to be placed in the front yard at 46 Sherwood Drive.

Petitioner Kim Roberts told the board the gazebo is an antique structure built in the early 1900s and would be set on an existing concrete patio between the house and the road. Staff noted the property sits at the end of a cul‑de‑sac and showed that mature illex (holly) bushes and other plantings would shield the gazebo from street view.

Board members agreed that the existing landscaping and the cul‑de‑sac location limit visibility and traffic impact. The board approved the variance with a condition that the structure be covered in climbing greenery or otherwise blended with the approved landscaping so it remains concealed from the street.

Why it matters: The decision is an example of the board granting relief for accessory structures where landscaping and low visibility reduce impacts on sightlines and neighborhood character.

Ending: The petitioner may proceed to place the gazebo on the patio as approved; the stipulation requires maintained screening so the structure remains concealed from street view.","The Zoning Board granted a variance to place an antique gazebo in the front yard at 46 Sherwood Drive, provided the structure is screened with greenery (ivy or equivalent) so it blends with existing landscaping.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6501812,"Board denies waiver of six‑month waiting rule for 1 The Downs short‑term rental petition",1271,733000,2004000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5748895-10280772a1ea9f78c68a00614f3034de&start=733&end=2004","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5748895-10280772a1ea9f78c68a00614f3034de/thumbnail_733000.jpg","/articles/6501812/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Board-denies-waiver-of-sixmonth-waiting-rule-for-1-The-Downs-shortterm-rental-petition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501812-3fc6790e0bc4fff047a258cdd56b3c5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160285&Signature=drv0juAlAIZ3xRpmMObi59uuuG1fW1XB01cHAHShi3i3Osbys80OCFAKF8MpFojlODvn4SQ4u2UX~yzQd0rYVatmDTSoToP-xlQ0Nb9nSOGFaIIKGZcyfGMgQbA7xaJOd-rhsCBzpqtej1c6bctLAE0DB2A7wupE4xC0BWWtijfVNej59bXzuyuGo97LB~5bIE7yvsmZ~8Amcm3qcCkiRqIl8PW5xyMw9qJX0HAj4DRp1Q9L5T5X5s-83cHFbja9fKcC4hoCcmRWjnDcP5j4VgNInomakEFm9hRTABhD0NsKUphBbAD7Q~64r8gtZRVzG2zYRqi-XRKS7HSxheCP0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Tuscaloosa Zoning Board of Adjustments on Aug. 25 denied a petition to waive Rule 13’s six‑month waiting period so an applicant could immediately refile for a short‑term rental permit at 1 The Downs.

The petitioner, represented in part by property manager Kim Roberts, had requested the waiver to re‑present a previously denied application. Roberts told the board the owner hired a property management company after the prior hearing and that the manager would reduce guest counts and vehicle allowances recommended earlier.

Neighbors who spoke in opposition cited the neighborhood’s historic designation, traffic and noise concerns, and personal safety issues. Dr. Eric Lake, who identified himself as a disabled military veteran, described how frequent, unpredictable turnovers at a short‑term rental near his home would aggravate medical conditions and impede his ability to build predictable relationships with neighbors.

Neighbor Charter Morris said recent behavior by the owner — and a row of vehicles parked along the street — illustrated why the six‑month pause should remain in place so the owner could demonstrate substantive changes.

Board action: After public comment and board discussion, the ZBA voted to deny the waiver request. Several board members noted the applicant had been given opportunities at the prior hearing to accept staff recommendations (including lower occupancy and vehicle counts) and had declined.

Why it matters: Rule 13 exists to prevent rapid refilings after a denial and to permit applicants time to change circumstances materially. The board’s decision preserves that waiting period in this case and requires the owner to wait the prescribed interval before reapplying.

Ending: The denial closes the immediate route for the applicant to reapply for a special exception for 1 The Downs; the owner may return after the six‑month period if substantive changes are documented.","The Zoning Board denied a request to waive Rule 13’s six‑month waiting period for a short‑term rental application at 1 The Downs, following strong neighborhood opposition and testimony describing personal safety and neighborhood preservation concerns.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6501817,"Zoning board approves most short‑term rental requests, denies several after neighborhood opposition",7371,2985000,10356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5748895-10280772a1ea9f78c68a00614f3034de&start=2985&end=10356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5748895-10280772a1ea9f78c68a00614f3034de/thumbnail_2985000.jpg","/articles/6501817/Tuscaloosa-City/Tuscaloosa-County/Alabama/Zoning-board-approves-most-shortterm-rental-requests-denies-several-after-neighborhood-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501817-abced07f4a1d2d45aef8b09daed4ca77/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160285&Signature=C5KjsdIH-yuFKIfXObzwv9oIoTKeve83~6xMvte1GgBRn3x3pBi-Cw2JS598jvd8NI8Sv6Sv4IK2LO2eQrJdl90tlEFLPAGMbIixF8k6mFvt5v9P5skSHKYa0DQ~4UjD1Yo~KHBeLoCR4XDGX~CRBLHCokCkrRJ0fQGK6kWHY9LID9DksBvfRCOeju~O3-roz6~vhYVSStMw5fYqyZz-ygEmr5exKm7IeCzm~GLg6jsbB03fOdriITMNmuJobDPzJCTyLzXHitpgSWZYjBJY8B7xYII07bIwJEiMyN2W4cOy1nHojv48NEbYdt2E4Er-XgATIQcA0WYEKUkbwl225g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Tuscaloosa Zoning Board of Adjustments on Aug. 25 approved most of the short‑term rental (STR) petitions before it while denying three after testimony from neighbors about narrow streets, parking and emergency‑access risks.

Board members approved STR special exceptions with standard conditions — occupancy limits, vehicle limits, 30‑night maximum stays for transient rentals and a one‑year probationary term — in most cases. Four petitions were denied following opposition and substantial neighborhood petitions.

Why it matters: The board’s votes affect whether homeowners can rent properties for short stays near campus and in established neighborhoods. The limits the board applies (usually capping adults and vehicles and requiring local contacts, security cameras and noise monitors) aim to reduce neighborhood disruption while allowing homeowners a temporary revenue stream.

Approvals (selected)
- ZBA6025 (4574 Royale Drive, Justin Durham): Approved with condition 8 adults / 4 vehicles and the requirement that two vehicles be parked in the garage when specified by staff. The petitioner said he can now park two vehicles in the garage and asked for the staff‑recommended 8/4 allowance.
- ZBA6125 (4336 Ridgewood Road, Mary Ann Snow): Approved, 8 adults / 4 vehicles; petitioner said she has prior experience managing STRs and will be the 24‑hour contact.
- ZBA6225 (2111 Herman Avenue, Nina McMullen): Approved, 4 adults / 2 vehicles; petitioner will be the on‑call contact and said she submitted house rules.
- ZBA6325 (538 Hargrove Road, Bama Vacation Rentals / Kim Roberts): Approved, staff recommendation 4 adults / 2 vehicles; applicant said the driveway was recently widened and could accommodate more cars but accepted staff limits for now.
- ZBA6425 (431 MLK Jr. Blvd., James & Laura Sminge): Approved, 4 adults / 2 vehicles.
- ZBA6525 (908 Sixteenth Avenue, Carrie Kenward): Approved, 4 adults / 2 vehicles.
- ZBA6725 (2320 10th Street E., Ian Thomas): Approved, 4 adults / 2 vehicles; staff reported prior approvals for this address.
- ZBA6825 (3721 Crescent Gardens Drive, Kevin Parrish / Tracy Eatman): Approved, 6 adults / 3 vehicles (engineering advised 3 vehicles in the driveway for the three‑bedroom unit).
- ZBA7125 (51 Guildswood, Todd & Allison Turner): Approved, 8 adults / 4 vehicles; owners said use would be limited to a few weekends a year for football and similar events.

Denied petitions and contested cases
- ZBA6625 (4 The Knoll, Garrett Bullock): Denied. Multiple neighbors and a seven‑signature petition opposed the application, citing the narrow streets and emergency‑access concerns. Neighbor Nancy Cobb said, “We do not need an Airbnb there,” and others described prior problems with transient occupants and tight roadway widths.
- ZBA6925 (802 Richmond Place, Lauren Lee): Denied. Opponents presented a 33‑signature petition and raised safety and access concerns for residents with medical needs; one speaker said the neighborhood has a single entrance and cited the risk to neighbors who require 24‑hour care. Board members were split; the motion failed.
- ZBADash70 (121230 Sixth Avenue East, Will Stevens): Denied after discussion; the applicant later acknowledged the house contained more bedrooms than originally presented and the petition did not carry.

What the board considered: For contested addresses neighbors emphasized narrow streets, on‑street parking that already occurs and the presence of residents who require regular emergency access or daytime care. Board members repeatedly said STRs differ from long‑term rentals because STR rules ban street parking for guests and impose occupancy limits, which the board can enforce by denying renewal if violations occur.

Board process and enforcement: Approved STRs received one‑year permits and probationary monitoring; violations can be reported to the city’s enforcement channels and may affect renewal. Many petitioners pledged camera monitoring, keypad locks, noise detectors and a local contact.

Context: Zoning staff recommended lower occupancy in several cases based on available off‑street parking and proximity to other STRs; where staff and petitioners disagreed, the board weighed neighborhood testimony.

Ending: Petitions approved by the board will move forward under the stated conditions and will be subject to one‑year review for compliance. Denied applicants can refile or pursue other housing options available under local zoning rules.","The City of Tuscaloosa Zoning Board of Adjustments approved the majority of short‑term rental petitions at its Aug. 25 meeting, imposing occupancy and parking limits as conditions. Three petitions failed after neighbors raised safety, traffic and neighborhood‑character concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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