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Birmingham council approves rezoning for Caraway Hospital redevelopment with 35-foot height limit

Birmingham City Council · December 2, 2025
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Summary

The council approved Case ZAC2025-10 to rezone about 8.5 acres around the former Caraway Hospital to a qualified multiple dwelling district (QD-5) with a condition limiting building heights to 35 feet. Neighbors raised traffic, noise and ownership concerns during the public hearing.

The Birmingham City Council voted Dec. 2 to rezone roughly 8.5 acres near the former Caraway Hospital to QD-5 (qualified multiple dwelling), clearing the way for townhomes, duplexes and cottages on the site.

Kim Spiro, the city zoning administrator, told the council the request—filed by CR Endeavors on behalf of Northside Development LLC—matches the city's long-range land-use plan for the blocks and that the Planning & Zoning committee recommended approval subject to one condition: height of all…

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