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Birmingham hires Houssey Levine for comprehensive zoning ordinance update

Birmingham City Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The Birmingham City Commission unanimously approved a contract not to exceed $199,855 with Houssey Levine to rewrite and modernize the city’s zoning ordinance, including a sign‑code update, GIS deliverables and a year‑and‑a‑half public outreach plan.

The Birmingham City Commission unanimously approved a contract on a staff recommendation to hire Houssey Levine to lead a comprehensive rewrite of the city’s zoning ordinance.

The contract, approved in an amount not to exceed $199,855 from budget account 1010701000811000, follows a competitive process in which the city received six proposals and the planning board recommended Houssey Levine after interviews and review. Planning Director Nick Dupuis told the commission the firm was selected for its graphics, GIS capabilities and national experience.

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