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Planning board updates zoning consultant, discusses outdoor dining plans and agenda software

Planning Board, Birmingham City · January 29, 2026

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Summary

The board heard that the City Commission selected the zoning‑ordinance consultant and gave pre‑application feedback on a storefront/outdoor dining proposal (significant concern about sidewalk tables and pedestrian clearance); staff also discussed switching to CivicPlus agenda software and proposed cancelling the Feb. 11 meeting.

At the Jan. 28 meeting, planning staff told the board the City Commission had voted unanimously to select the consultant for the zoning ordinance project and that contract paperwork is being finalized; staff said a kickoff and targeted meetings will follow.

In a pre‑application review, the board provided detailed feedback…

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