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Council schedules Aug. 25 public hearing on rezoning for 1240 22nd Street South
Summary
The Birmingham City Council set a public hearing for Aug. 25, 2026, on a proposed rezoning of 1240 22nd Street South from MU-M (mixed use medium) to QMUH (qualified mixed use high). Council members asked about the public-notice period; a city representative said the city's practice is roughly four weeks.
The Birmingham City Council on July 21 set a public hearing for Aug. 25, 2026, to consider an ordinance to amend the city zoning map for a property at 1240 22nd Street South.
The clerk read item 40 into the record as "a resolution setting a public hearing, 08/25/2026, to consider the adoption of an ordinance to amend the zoning district map of the City of Birmingham, Case ZAC2056-08004," describing a proposed change from MU-M (mixed use medium) to QMUH (qualified mixed use high). The application lists C. Randall Minor and Maynard Nixon as applicants and Arlington Redevelopment LLC as the property owner.
A council member asked how much advance public-notice time state law requires before a public hearing. A city representative said the city's PEP team estimated about four weeks of notice is the practice; the council asked the city attorney to confirm the statutory requirement. The council then proceeded with the motion to set the hearing. The clerk announced the item "passes the council agenda." The transcript does not include a roll-call tally or identify the mover and seconder on the record.
Why it matters: Rezoning from medium to higher-density mixed use can change permitted building types, allowed heights and potential uses on a parcel, which can affect traffic, housing density and nearby neighborhoods. The hearing will allow residents and other stakeholders to comment before the council acts on an ordinance.
Next steps: The council set the public hearing for Aug. 25, 2026; the city attorney is to confirm any statutory advertisement requirements and the administration said it will follow up on the scheduling and notices. The hearing will be the next formal public opportunity for residents to weigh in on the proposed zoning change.
