Huntsville Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Huntsville held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 36% compared to June (72 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Zoning of 2.47 acres off Old Highway 20 to Commercial Industrial Park District

Approved.

Zoning of 2.47 acres on the south side of Old Highway 20, east of Greenbrier Parkway, to Commercial Industrial Park District. Property was recently annexed into city limits and the zoning is consistent with adjacent properties. Motion carried by voice vote.

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Rezoning of 505 acres north of Bogway Lane to Planned Development Housing District (Harris Farms)

Approved.

Rezoning of 505.03 acres north of Bogway Lane, east of West Mount Lebanon Road, from Residence 2 and Residence 2B districts to Planned Development Housing District LUI 45 and 56 for the Harris Farms development. The plan produces approximately 1,800 homes: 548 30-foot product units, 623 40-foot units, 226 54-foot units, and 141 townhomes, with approximately 350 acres of open space and 15 acres of recreational space. Property was annexed August 2025. Numerous modifications requested including reduced lot sizes (42-foot/5,040 sq ft), reduced setbacks, 63% lot coverage, front-loaded townhome garages, 45-foot amenity building height, and reduced right-of-way pavement. Motion carried by voice vote.

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Set public hearing for rezoning of 12.50 acres off Lehman Ferry Road (C-5 to C-4)

Approved.

Resolution to set a public hearing for the rezoning of 12.50 acres on the east side of Lehman Ferry Road, north of Phil Dots Drive, from Commercial Recreation C5 District to Highway Business C4 District, and introduction of an ordinance. Hearing set for the August 27, 2026 regular council meeting. Motion carried by voice vote.

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Set public hearing for rezoning 24.67 acres on University Drive to C-4

Approved.

Resolution to set a public hearing for August 27 on the zoning of 24.67 acres on the north side of University Drive, east of Providence Main Street, to Highway Business C-4 District, with introduction of an ordinance.

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Set public hearing for rezoning 1.98 acres on Capshaw Road to C-1

Approved.

Resolution to set a public hearing for August 27 on the zoning of 1.98 acres on the north side of Capshaw Road, west of Walt Triana Highway, in a neighborhood C-1 District, with introduction of an ordinance.

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Annexation of 2.62 acres on Old Monrovia Road

Approved.

Ordinance annexing 2.62 acres on the north side of Old Monrovia Road, east of Wayne Road. Parcel is a Canada enclave in the middle of city limits now petitioning to annex into the city.

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Franchise agreement with Limestone County Water and Sewer Authorities

Approved.

Ordinance concerning a franchise agreement between the City of Huntsville and Limestone County Water and Sewer Authorities, expanding their franchise area to serve subdivisions south of I-565 in the growing Swancott Road area in District 5. Motion carried by voice vote.

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Zoning of 2.41 acres off Old Big Cove Road to Residence 2 District

Approved.

Zoning of 2.41 acres on the west side of Old Big Cove Road, south of Worley Drive, to Residence 2 District. The property was annexed approximately two months ago and contains an existing single-family home; the R-2 zoning is consistent with adjacent properties. Motion carried by voice vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Huntsville meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-2, 2.41 acres at West side of Old Big Cove Road, south of Worley Drive
• Zoning change, 2.47 acres at South side of Old Highway 20, east of Greenbrier Parkway
• R-2, 505.03 acres at North of Bogway Lane, east of West Mount Lebanon Road
• C-4, 24.67 acres at North side of University Drive, east of Providence Main Street
• C-1, 1.98 acres at North side of Capshaw Road, west of Walt Triana Highway

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 9 instances
• planned development: 6 instances
• residential: 5 instances
• rezoning: 4 instances
• industrial: 4 instances

What to Watch

• Planned development is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in June.
• Residential is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in June.

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