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Birmingham Planning Board hears bids from four firms to rewrite zoning code; recommendation deferred to Dec. 10
Summary
The Birmingham Planning Board on Nov. 12 heard pitches from four consultant teams to lead a zoning ordinance rewrite that implements the city's recently adopted 2040 plan. Presenters emphasized online tools, visual drafting and community engagement; the board deferred making a recommendation until Dec. 10.
The Birmingham Planning Board on Nov. 12 heard hour-long interviews from four consultant teams competing to lead a rewrite of the city's zoning ordinance after adoption of the 2040 plan. Presenters emphasized easier-to-use code, web-based tools and robust community engagement; the board postponed a recommendation and said it will decide at its Dec. 10 meeting.
Why it matters: The zoning update is the technical step that implements the 2040 comprehensive plan. Board members said they want a code that's clearer for residents, predictable for developers and easier for staff to administer; they asked specifically about online tools, formats for deliverables and how community feedback will shape draft text.
What the firms proposed
Kennedy Keast Collaborative / Encode Plus: Brent Keast, CEO, framed his team's approach around place-specific drafting plus a digital platform. "We will create a zoning ordinance update that is…
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