Planning and Zoning Department

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The Planning and Zoning Department helps applicants with all Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment requests. The  Planning and Zoning Commission hears all subdivision items and makes recommendations to the City Council on the Annexation and Rezone of property.  The Board of Zoning Adjustments hears all Variances and Special Exceptions to the City Zoning Ordinance.  Please direct any requests or inquiries to our Planning and Zoning Department at (205) 664-6823.

Commonly Referenced Zoning Ordinances:

Sign OrdinanceFences and Walls
Home Occupation OrdinanceSwimming Pools
Tree ListAccessory Structures

Planning and Zoning Meeting Schedules:

Planning and Zoning Commission
Board of Zoning Adjustments

City of Alabaster Zoning Map

Click here to access the Ordinance Code listing Zoning Districts. Please call our Building Department for any zoning questions or concerns about City of Alabaster Property.

Overlay Districts

DistrictDocumentationAdoption Date
Alabaster Medical MileMedical Mile DocumentationApril 11, 2016
State Route 119State Route 119 DocumentationMarch 17, 2017
Mountain OverlayMountain Overlay DocumentationAugust 5, 2019
Peavine Creek OverlayPeavine Creek Overlay DocumentationJanuary 3, 2006

Alabaster Forward- Comprehensive Plan

Click Here to view the Alabaster Comprehensive Plan


  1. Vanessa McGrath

    City Planner and Zoning Administrator

  2. Kim Brothers

    Planning and Zoning Coordinator

  3. Fred Hawkins

    Director of Environmental, Engineering and Building Services