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Commission approves rezoning and land‑use amendment for Century Boulevard area but tables conditional use for townhomes

Opelika Planning Commission · February 2, 2026
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Summary

The planning commission recommended rezoning about 42.7 acres from R-3 to R-5 and amended the future land-use map to mixed residential, but delayed a final decision on a 48-townhome conditional use while officials and the developer discuss road access and creek crossing costs.

The commission voted to forward a positive recommendation to city council for rezoning a 42.7‑acre tract along Century Boulevard from R‑3 to R‑5 and to amend the future land‑use map to mixed residential. The request by Lee Tharp/Cadre Engineering on behalf of property owners would allow higher-density residential uses and included a separate conditional-use petition for 48 townhome lots.

Staff recommended approval of the rezoning and future land-use change but noted a need…

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