Huntsville Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Huntsville held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 3% compared to April (119 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning of 97.24 acres east of Greenbrier Parkway from C-4 to Residence 2

Approved.

Rezoning of 97.24 acres east of Greenbrier Parkway and south of Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road from Highway Business C-4 to Residence 2 District. First phase of master-planned property to be developed by McKinley Homes as single-family residential, approximately 250+ homes. Remaining property stays C-4 with future mixed-use/retail proposals expected. Approved with Councilmember Meredith voting in the negative.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Annexation of 2.47 acres off Old Highway 20

Approved.

Ordinance annexing 2.47 acres on the south side of Old Highway 20 east of Greenbrier Parkway, seeking city services for proposed office use. Near Mazda Toyota and Amazon Plant 1.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Appeal of liquor license approval for Tina's Lounge

Approved.

Public hearing on appeal of Liquor License Review Committee's decision to approve a Lounge Retail Liquor Class 1 with Entertainment license for Bar Holdings, LLC dba Tina's Lounge at 1200-531 Memorial Parkway SE. Citizens appealed the granted license. Council took no action, so the license approval stands. Owner Stanley Legg testified there were no police or nuisance issues.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Vacation of utility/drainage at 2266 Governor's Bend Road

Approved.

Ordinance authorizing vacation of a portion of utility drainage in Lot 29, Block 1, Governor's Bend Subdivision, 2266 Governor's Bend Road.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Vacation of utility/drainage easement at 205 and 215 West Park Loop

Approved.

Ordinance authorizing vacation of a utility and drainage easement between Lots 14 and 15, West Park Subdivision, 205 and 215 West Park Loop.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• C-4 → R-2, 97.24 acres at East of Greenbrier Parkway and south of Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road
• C-4, 1.33 acres at North side of Winchester Road, west of Shields Road, Huntsville
• R-1B → R-2, 47.19 acres at South side of Swancott Road east of Rabbit Lane, Huntsville
• Zoning change, 2.47 acres at South side of Old Highway 20 east of Greenbrier Parkway, Huntsville

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 8 instances
• residential: 5 instances
• subdivision: 5 instances
• rezoning: 3 instances
• historic preservation: 3 instances

What to Watch

• Residential is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in April.
• Subdivision is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in April.

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