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Planning Board recommends approval for Old World Pizzeria at 600 North Old Woodward

Planning Board of Birmingham City · January 29, 2026
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Summary

The Planning Board voted unanimously Jan. 28 to recommend City Commission approval of a special land use permit and final site plan for Old World Pizzeria (Suites 101 & 203). Staff recommended approval; neighbors raised noise, hours and trash concerns; applicant said hours will be 11 a.m.–10 p.m. weekdays and no alcohol will be sold.

On Jan. 28 the Birmingham Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the City Commission approve a special land use permit and the final site plan and design review for Old World Pizzeria at 600 North Old Woodward.

Planning staff, represented by Ms. Blinsky, told the board the pizza shop will operate in the O2 zoning district and that a special land use permit is required in that district even though the proposal does not include on-premise alcohol sales. Staff said the proposal is primarily a takeout operation with modest indoor seating and no…

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