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Residents contest density and cite code-enforcement problems during Opelika public hearings

Opelika City Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

At public hearings, a resident opposed a rezoning that had been withdrawn and another read a statement alleging short notice and health impacts related to a code-violation enforcement at a Monroe Avenue property; staff confirmed the rezoning request was withdrawn but had been advertised in error.

Several public-hearing and public-comment items drew direct remarks from residents during the Jan. 6 Opelika City Council meeting.

John Moore, who said he lives at 2714 Anderson, told council members he continues to oppose any rezoning that would permit higher density at the site the applicant had sought to rezone. "We still oppose any rezoning of that property that's going to…

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