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Commission advances Tuuta bistro application, postpones Snap Taco to resolve outdoor-dining and zoning questions

Birmingham City Commission · November 11, 2025
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Summary

City staff and applicants presented two bistro applications; the commission advanced Tuuta to the planning board while postponing Snap Taco for 60 days to allow building-official interpretation or BZA review on whether a garage-door design or other alterations can qualify as outdoor dining under the bistro ordinance.

City planning staff presented initial bistro screenings for two applicants: Tuuta (168 W. Maple) and Snap Taco (126 S. Old Woodward). The bistro ordinance limits interior seating to 65 and envisions outdoor dining as part of the qualification to allow certain liquor-license uses. Staff said both applicants could pursue planning-board review and potential special land-use permits if the commission permits them to move forward.

Commissioners and staff focused on practical constraints: narrow sidewalks, ADA ramps, nearby…

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