Category: Government
And Then There Were None: Jefferson County Released From Sewer Consent Decree
A federal judge on Thursday released Jefferson County from a decades-long consent decree ordering rehabilitation of its sewer system. Read more.
You’ve Gotta Have HEART: Birmingham Council Approves $1.7M to Address Nonemergency Incidents With ‘Unhoused Neighbors’
The council this week approved spending more than $1.7 million on a HEART Birmingham operation to respond when nonemergency situations arise involving the homeless population. Read more.
Jefferson County Considering Big Picture in Zoning Review
Developers looking to add garden homes to the Jefferson County real estate landscape have often faced a road to futility. Perhaps change is on the way as the Development Services Department and others look to revamp rules and guidelines for such rezonings. Read more.
Car Wash Moratorium Doesn’t Apply to Ongoing Crestwood Boulevard Project, Council Decides
The Birmingham City Council decided that the Crestwood Boulevard project has gotten far enough along that a recent moratorium on automatic car washes won’t apply to them. Read more.
Birmingham Council Earmarks $200K in Opioid Funds for Drug Nuisance Abatement Program
A city plan would pursue civil penalties and nuisance abatement measures for homes involved in drug activity. Read more.
Birmingham Council Sets Hearing on Whether to Revoke Quest Business License
Birmingham leaders next month will discuss revoking the business license of The Quest Club Inc., a private 24-hour nightclub that was the scene of a May shooting in which two men died. Read more.
Birmingham Council Approves Zoning for Car Condo Near Barber
The proposed development would provide 105 units for collectors of high-end automobiles to store their vehicles. Read more.
Finally! JeffCo Awards Bid to Build Animal Care and Control Facility
The Jefferson County Commission awarded a $21 million contract to build a new GBHS complex with an animal care and control facility, hospital and adoption center. Read more.
Birmingham Council Extends Car Wash Moratorium into December
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a 90-day extension of a moratorium on automated car wash businesses. Read more.
Council OKs New Zoning for Small Businesses in Residential Neighborhoods
Birmingham now has an official zoning category to allow for small businesses in high-density residential neighborhoods that are walkable and close to transit. Read more.
