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Zoning board approves three short‑term rentals with occupancy and probation conditions
Summary
The board approved three short‑term rental special exceptions — at 1985 Woodridge Road, 108 Springbrook and 1718 Eighth Street — each with limits on adults, vehicle parking, a 30‑night maximum and one‑year probationary status where noted.
The Tuscaloosa Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three short‑term rental petitions on Oct. 27, setting occupancy and parking limits along with probationary terms intended to address neighborhood impacts.
1985 Woodridge Road (ZBA‑81‑25): Petitioner Steven Bridal returned after addressing driveway surfacing required by staff. Bridal told the board, "We're got the driveway done, like you asked," and asked for 45 nights and occupancy for 8 adults and 4 vehicles. The board approved the short‑term rental with staff‑recommended limits and a first‑year probation: 8 adults, 4 vehicles, a 30‑night annual maximum and one year of probationary status with the normal enforcement provisions.
108 Springbrook (ZBA‑104‑25): Kimberly Cooper (now Kimberly Schlottman) sought higher occupancy but staff recommended limits based on available parking. The board approved staff's recommendation: 4 adults, 2 vehicles, 30 nights and one year probation. Cooper acknowledged the parking constraints and said she would discuss paving an adjacent gravel area with staff.
1718 Eighth Street (ZBA‑105‑25): Matt Moore sought to resume a previously approved short‑term rental. Staff noted prior approval history and recommended 4 adults and 2 vehicles given driveway capacity. The board approved the request with the same conditions: 4 adults, 2 vehicles, 30 nights and one year of probation.
All three petitions were approved by the board with votes recorded in favor. Each approval includes the requirement that a local contact be available 24 hours for emergency response and that staff and the petitioners maintain compliance with the city's short‑term rental rules.
