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Planning commission continues Bearden duplex rezoning after neighbor concerns; approves multiple plats and subdivisions

Tuscaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission · April 21, 2026
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Summary

James Bearden asked for a continuance on a rezoning to allow a duplex at 2842 18th Street after commissioners and neighbors flagged parking and layout concerns; the commission also approved a long list of preliminary plats, variances and a street vacation.

James Bearden asked the Tuscaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission to continue his rezoning petition to allow a duplex at 2842 18th Street, and the commission granted the continuance after staff and commissioners raised concerns about the conceptual parking layout.

Staff noted the conceptual plan showed four cars parked in the front yard, which likely exceeds lot-frontage paving limits; commissioners asked the petitioner to present an updated parking configuration showing rear access from…

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