Commission approves Tuscaloosa Heights resurvey with conditional handling of Thirteenth Street right‑of‑way

The Tuscaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 17 approved S16‑25, a resurvey of Tuscaloosa Heights that creates three lots on approximately 2.56 acres at 1241 McFarland Boulevard East and the 900–914 block of Thirteenth Street East, with a specific condition tied to right‑of‑way for future redevelopment.

Why it matters: The plat affects the arterial Thirteenth Street East corridor where turn lanes and sidewalks are already tight against existing curb lines and utilities. Staff and the petitioner debated whether to require full right‑of‑way dedication for Lots 2A and 3A now, or to accept a partial dedication and require right‑of‑way dedication later if and when those lots seek development that triggers additional improvements.

Jason Walker, the petitioner’s engineer, told the…