Mobile Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Mobile held 12 public meetings covering zoning matters. 15 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 12 approved (92% approval rate), 1 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was down 24% compared to February (261 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 7211 and 7221 Cottage Hill Road

Denied.

Request to rezone property at 7211 and 7221 Cottage Hill Road from R-1 to R-3 was denied. The property came into the city through annexation and was automatically zoned R-1. Councilman Woods requested denial pending more planning and neighbor feedback.

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Subdivision at 720 Museum Drive - Armory Subdivision

Approved.

Subdivision of three lots at 4.56 acres. Applicant Kathy Sherman of Museum Partners (41 West 65 Service Road North, Suite 310, Mobile 36608) confirmed agreement with 11 conditions. Waiver of section 9.E.3.C.3.B.8 for turning lanes on Museum Drive and North MacGregor approved. Streetscape to include tree wells on 12-foot sidewalk consistent with Village of Spring Hill plans. Commissioner Kenny Nichols recused.

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Subdivision at 2237-2247 Bear Fork Road

Approved.

Re-subdivision of the Leading M Williams Subdivision into two lots totaling just over 4.5 acres. Applicant agreed to all 10 listed conditions. Approved unanimously.

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Subdivision at 2449-2453 Lava Creek Parkway - Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 441

Approved.

Subdivision of one lot at 0.85 acres. Applicant George Coles of 457 Saint Michael Street requested waiver of condition 1 regarding 60-foot right-of-way dedication due to previously granted front setback variance. Condition 1 was struck.

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Subdivision at 360 Palmetto Street - Holiday Inn Reload Tower Subdivision

Approved.

Subdivision of two lots at 0.14 acres. Applicant Naomi Migoya of Baker Donaldson law firm (1901 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama) confirmed agreement with all 9 conditions.

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Subdivision at 5536 Sermon Road West and 5660-5680 Sermon Road North - Willis Sermon Connector

Deferred.

Subdivision held over until May 21, 2026 meeting per applicant agreement. Required revisions and fees due by May 3. Public comment from Tony Cooper (Berkshire Hathaway Cooper and Company) expressed concerns about potential future B-3 to B-5 rezoning for truck parking on adjacent property.

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Subdivision at 1105-1315 Edward Street - Henry Cisco Subdivision

Approved.

Re-subdivision into four lots at 0.47 acres. Applicant Terry Command requested waivers of section 6.B.9 (right-of-way dedication), 6.C.2.A.1 (substandard lot area), and 6.2.B.3 (lot width). Commissioner Matei recused.

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Subdivision at 5070 Old Shell Road - Cottages at Spring Hill

Approved.

Subdivision of six lots at just over half an acre. Developer Corey Brown camp of 549 Congress Street presented. Conditions 2 and 3 regarding 20 feet centerline dedication for Parkway and East Border were struck per applicant request. Stormwater engineering was resolved with potential for losing one lot (lot 1) for detention if needed.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 15 recorded zoning decisions. See all Mobile meetings →

Zoning Changes

• B-2 → B-5 at 1724 Michigan Avenue (Not specified)
• B-2 → B-5 at 1724 Michigan Avenue (Unknown)
• R-1 → R-3 at 7211 and 7221 Cottage Hill Road (Unknown)
• R-1 → R-3 at 7211 and 7221 Cottage Hill Road (Not specified)

Top Keywords This Month

• subdivision: 39 instances
• residential: 8 instances
• rezoning: 7 instances
• zoning: 5 instances
• setback: 5 instances

What to Watch

• Subdivision mentions were up 50% from February.
• Setback is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in February.

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