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Neighbors challenge Phoenix House plan for three‑person sober‑living home in West Tuscaloosa
Summary
A Phoenix House affiliate asked the zoning board for a special exception to open a three‑resident sober‑living group home; neighbors and a nearby pastor urged denial over parking, safety and location concerns. Board discussion ended without a recorded vote at the Nov. 24 meeting.
Phoenix House representatives told the City of Tuscaloosa Zoning Board of Adjustments on Nov. 24 that they want to build a single‑family dwelling at 2212 26th Avenue to operate a Partners in Recovery two‑year sober‑living program for three residents.
Attorney and representative Brian Winter said the house would have one non‑resident case manager, strict rules (no drugs or alcohol, curfews and required recovery meetings) and a weekly resident fee of about $150 plus a deposit. Winter said the program accepts participants who complete Phoenix House’s 90‑day…
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