Opelika, AL

General

The Planning Commission will consider final approvals for four residential subdivisions. The body will also hold public hearings on a right-of-way vacation and conditional use requests for a lodge, a residential transition program, a day care center, and a grocery store.

• Final plat approvals for Moore's Ridge Phase 1 and 2, Piedmont Farms, and Summit Pointe
• Public hearing for right-of-way vacation at the 300 block of Cedar Creek Drive
• Conditional use request for Elks Lodge at 930 Avenue A
• Conditional use request for a grocery store and fueling station at 1441 Fox Run Pkwy
• Proposal to rename Maple Avenue to Erick Strickland Court

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The City Council will review several FY2027 appropriation contracts and IT software purchases. The body is also considering first readings of ordinances regarding dog tethering and the taxation of commercial, residential, and short-term rentals.

• 1st reading of ordinance amending licensing and taxation of commercial, residential, and short-term rentals
• 1st reading of ordinance regarding the tethering of dogs
• Bids for Andrews Road and Northpark Drive Concrete Intersection Project and Fire Station #2
• Alcohol license request for The SoCo House, LLC
• Street closure request for Christmas in a Railroad Town event on 12-11-26

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss current agenda items. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the temporary moratorium on new residential and multiple occupancy projects.

• Update on Current Temporary Moratorium on New Residential and Multiple Occupancy Projects

General

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The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission meets October 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM at 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. The commission will consider approving its September 10, 2026 minutes and two Certificates of Appropriateness in the Northside Historic District. It will also receive an enforcement report and a staff report, and set its next meeting for November 12, 2026.

• 313 N. 10th St (Northside Historic District): COA for porch roof and railings, applicant Penny Searcy
• 410 N. 6th St (Northside Historic District): COA for rear sunroom, applicants Carlton & Brenda Nell
• Approval of September 10, 2026 minutes
• Enforcement Report and Staff Report
• Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2026

City Council

The Opelika City Council is scheduled to meet in a worksession on October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. The agenda lists a presentation by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, with Ali Rauch named, and a review/discussion of the current council meeting agenda, including consent or regular agenda items. The resolutions and ordinances sections are empty, so no votes on those items are scheduled as part of this worksession. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Presentation by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, listed with Ali Rauch
• Review/discussion of consent agenda or regular agenda items for the current council meeting
• No resolutions listed on the worksession agenda
• No ordinances listed on the worksession agenda
• Worksession scheduled for 5:30 PM at 300 Martin Luther King Blvd.

The City Council conducted a work session featuring a presentation from the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. No resolutions, ordinances, or agenda items were decided upon during the meeting.

City Council

The Opelika City Council meets Oct. 6, 2026, to consider a second reading of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance on regulation of package stores, plus a second reading of a sexual abuse prevention policy for the personnel manual. The agenda also includes three public hearings on weed abatement assessments, a long list of FY2027 annual appropriation contracts, and an executive session item to approve or deny a settlement agreement with Allison W. Kovak et al. Many consent items are routine purchases, bids, and license requests listed without dollar amounts.

• Second reading: amend zoning ordinance on regulation of package stores in Opelika
• Second reading: amend Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual with a Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy
• Public hearings on weed abatement assessments at 120 Chester Avenue, 606 Dogwood Avenue, and 1801 S. Long Street
• Executive session item: approve or deny a settlement agreement with Allison W. Kovak et al.
• Consent agenda includes a bid for I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvements and FY2027 appropriation contracts with groups including Habitat for Humanity and the Opelika Chamber of Commerce

The City Council voted 4-1 to deny a settlement agreement following an executive session. The council also approved numerous annual appropriation contracts for FY2027 and passed ordinances regarding zoning for package stores and sexual abuse prevention policies.

• Denied settlement agreement with Allison W. Kovak et al. (4-1)
• Approved zoning ordinance regulating package stores (Unanimous)
• Approved sexual abuse prevention policy for Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 annual appropriation contracts for 18 organizations (Unanimous)
• Approved special appropriation for Opelika City Schools Pre-K Program (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Oishi Japanese Fusion LLC DBA Sushi Kingdom Auburn (Unanimous)
• Approved weed abatement assessments for 120 Chester Ave, 606 Dogwood Ave, and 1801 S. Long St (Unanimous)
• Approved I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvements bid (Unanimous)

General

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding The Mill subdivision and a proposed travel center on Andrews Road. The meeting also includes final plat approvals for Yarbrough Hills and Executive Park Townhomes, and a conditional use request for self-storage on Samford Avenue.

• The Mill SD: Preliminary plat for 190 lots at 1st Avenue/2nd Avenue/24th Street
• The Mill PUD: Minor amendments to reduce setback requirements for porches and rear-loaded alleys
• Yarbrough Hills SD: Final plat approval for 69 lots on Yarbrough Drive
• Executive Park Townhomes SD: Final plat approval for 16 lots at 2003 Executive Park Drive
• Rezoning: 18.9 acres at 3000 block Andrews Road from M-2 to C-3 for a travel center

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances to regulate package stores and hemp stores, as well as amendments on short-term rental licensing and personnel policies. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as alcohol licenses, street closures, insurance contracts, and appointments.

• Public hearings on weed abatement assessments at 509 1st Avenue, 208 Cedar Creek, 1520 Clanton Street, and 1408 Magnolia Street
• First reading: amend zoning ordinance to regulate package stores in Opelika
• Second reading: amend zoning ordinance to regulate hemp stores in Opelika
• First reading: amend Chapter 14 on licensing and taxation of commercial, residential, and short-term rentals
• Resolution: approve annual excess loss insurance contract with Wellpoint

The City Council approved an ordinance regulating hemp stores and authorized leasing a portion of 1103 Glenn St. to the Lee-Russell Council of Governments for a senior center. The council also approved several weed abatement assessments and various administrative resolutions via a consent agenda.

• Approved ordinance regulating hemp stores (Unanimous)
• Approved lease of 1103 Glenn St. for senior center (Unanimous)
• Approved weed abatement assessments for 509 1st Ave, 208 Cedar Creek, 1520 Clanton St, and 1408 Magnolia St (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for King 426 Inc DBA King Mart (Unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Glow for Epilepsy, Foundry UMC Movie Night, and Christmas Parade (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency repairs for Eastside Water Waste Treatment Plant (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Ennis and Raymond Williams to Board of Adjustments & Appeals (Unanimous)
• Approved ROW Encroachment Agreement for Medical Arts Parking on 1st Avenue (4-0)

City Council

The Opelika City Council is holding a worksession to review agenda items ahead of its regular meeting. The main substantive item is a resolution for an Employee Clinic Services Agreement with Symbol Health Solutions, presented by Human Resources. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, presentations, general updates, and discussion of the upcoming council meeting agenda.

• Resolution: Employee Clinic Services Agreement with Symbol Health Solutions (HR)

The Opelika City Council held a work session on September 15, 2026, with the Mayor and all council members present. The only substantive item was a presentation of a resolution for an Employee Clinic Services Agreement with Symbol Health Solutions, presented by Brian Weiss, with questions answered by Mr. Weiss, Mr. Motley, and Mayor Smith. No votes or decisions were recorded; the session was discussion only and ended at 6:04 pm.

General

The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, conduct public hearings, and review two Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for properties in historic districts. The commission will also receive enforcement and staff reports and set the next meeting date.

• 206 S. 8th St: COA for new front facade in Downtown Historic District (applicant: Sirco, Inc.)
• 1008 3rd Ave: COA for carport, pool, covered patio, and outbuildings in Northside Historic District (applicants: Warren & Tanya Stiles)
• Approval of August 13, 2026 minutes
• Enforcement report and staff report
• Next meeting scheduled for October 8, 2026

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The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a request for multiple variances at 505 Avenue D. The request involves changes to setback, lot area, and lot width requirements for three specific lots.

• Variance request for 505 Avenue D (R-4 zoning district)
• Three setback variances for Lots 3-A-1 and 3-A-2
• Three lot area variances for Lots 3-A-1, 3-A-2, and 3-B
• Two minimum lot width variances for Lots 3-A-1 and 3-A-2

City Council

The City Council will hold a worksession meeting to hear presentations and review upcoming agenda items. The session includes presentations from Created With Purpose and Project Pulmonary.

• Presentation by Dr. Valarie Thomas of Created With Purpose
• Presentation by Jaiden Bloodworth of Project Pulmonary regarding a Hydration Drive
• Review of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items

The Opelika City Council held a work session on September 1, 2026, with all members present. The session included presentations from Dr. Valarie Thomas (Created With Purpose) and Jaiden Bloodworth (Project Pulmonary), and Mayor Smith announced nominations to the Historic Preservation Commission. No resolutions, ordinances, or agenda items were discussed, and no votes or formal decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council will consider the FY 2027 city budget and a first reading of an ordinance to regulate hemp stores. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding weed abatement assessments and a business license revocation.

• Approval of FY 2027 City Budget
• Zoning ordinance amendment for hemp store regulation
• Public hearings for weed abatement at 403 W. E. Morton Avenue and 510 India Road
• Revocation of business license at 501 Geneva Street, STE 3 & 4
• Street closure requests for downtown events in October and November

The Council approved the revocation of a business license at 510 Geneva Street, STE 3 & 4. They also passed the FY 2027 city budget and several weed abatement assessments via the consent agenda and resolutions.

• Approved revocation of business license at 510 Geneva Street, STE 3 & 4 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2027 City Budget (unanimous consent)
• Approved weed abatement assessment for 403 W. E. Morton Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved weed abatement assessment for 510 India Road (unanimous)
• Reappointed Linda Lanz to the Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous consent)
• Reappointed Rush Denson to the Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous consent)
• Approved Sharp Street Extension bid (unanimous consent)
• Approved street closures for Railyard Concert, National Night Out, and Fall Festival (unanimous consent)

General

The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary and final plat for a 7-lot subdivision on Lee Road 266, three conditional use requests (a women's clothing store with alcohol sales, an after-school daycare, and two extensions for apartment/townhome projects), and a proposal to rename Maple Street to Erick Strickland Avenue.

• McKemie Corners First Addition: 7-lot subdivision on Lee Road 266 (Hare Engineering)
• Conditional use: women's clothing store (Soco House) with alcohol at 110 S 8th Street
• Conditional use: after-school daycare on 13,262 sq ft lot at 301 S 4th Street
• CU extension: Society Hill Apartments at 2900 Society Hill Road (one year or until August 2027)
• CU extension: Executive Park Townhomes at 2003 Executive Park Drive (one year or until August 2027)

The Opelika Planning Commission approved preliminary and final plat for McKemie Corners First Addition, a 7-lot residential subdivision on Lee Road 266, and granted conditional use approvals for a clothing store with alcohol service (SoCo House), an after-school daycare center, and extensions for two apartment/townhome developments. All votes were unanimous (6-0). A proposal to rename Maple Avenue was withdrawn by the city.

• Approved preliminary and final plat for McKemie Corners First Addition, 7 lots on Lee Road 266 (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for SoCo House clothing store with accessory alcohol service at 110 S 8th St (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for after-school daycare at 301 S 4th St (6-0)
• Approved 12-month conditional use extension for Society Hill Apartments (265 units) (6-0)
• Approved 12-month conditional use extension for Executive Park Townhomes (16 units) (6-0)
• Withdrawn: Rename Maple Avenue to Erick Strickland Court

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City Council

The Opelika City Council is holding a worksession to review items for the upcoming regular meeting. The agenda includes two resolutions: approving Change Order #1 to the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract and approving a contract renewal for the City-Wide ADA Improvements Project. No ordinances or presentations are listed, and the rest of the agenda is procedural discussion of the consent agenda and general updates.

• Approve Change Order #1 to the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract - ENG.
• Approve Contract Renewal for the City-Wide ADA Improvements Project - ENG.
• Review/discuss current council meeting agenda, including consent vs. regular agenda items.

The Opelika City Council held a work session on August 18, 2026, where they reviewed two resolutions: a change order for the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract and a contract renewal for the City-Wide ADA Improvements Project. No formal votes were taken; the items were presented for discussion. The mayor noted the proposed FY2027 budget was available for council questions, and a request was made to consider a second reading of Ordinance #2.

• Reviewed Change Order #1 to 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract (no vote)
• Reviewed Contract Renewal for City-Wide ADA Improvements Project (no vote)
• Discussed FY2027 budget availability
• Discussed possible second reading of Ordinance #2

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on revoking a business license at 3040 Capps Way. They will also consider several resolutions, including purchases, contract renewals, and appointments, plus two ordinances on a street rename and school zone speed limits.

• Public hearing and resolution to revoke business license at 3040 Capps Way
• Resolution to purchase a 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
• Resolution to approve change order #1 to the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract
• Ordinance to rename JoAnn Drive to Faith Way (2nd reading)
• Ordinance to amend school zone speed limit time for Fox Run School (1st reading)

The council held a due process public hearing and then voted to revoke the business license at 3040 Capps Way, after amending the resolution to remove any mention of the alcohol license. The motion to table the item failed 3-2, and the amended resolution passed unanimously. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including alcohol licenses, a street renaming, and a school zone speed limit change.

• Revoked business license at 3040 Capps Way (unanimous, after amendment)
• Motion to table license revocation failed (3-2)
• Approved alcohol license for Korean BBQ And Hot Pot (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for King Mart Liquor (unanimous)
• Approved annual Life Chain event on 10-04-26 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property disposal resolution (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 (unanimous)
• Renamed JoAnn Drive to Faith Way (unanimous)

General

The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review five Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications for changes to properties in historic districts. The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting and receive enforcement and staff reports. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026.

• 314 N. 11th St: COA for porte cochere and curb wall (applicant David McClintoc)
• 609 Geneva St: COA for rear addition, parking, side door, outdoor seating (applicant Kevin Lyons)
• 904 5th Ave: COA to expand front porch and add lighting (applicants Clay and Jennifer Harper)
• 408 Geneva St: COA to rebuild structure and add parking (applicant John Marsh)
• 601 S. Railroad Ave: COA for signage, landscaping, and parking (applicant Jake Whaley)

The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission approved all five certificates of appropriateness (COAs) on the agenda, covering projects at 314 N. 11th St., 609 Geneva St., 904 5th Ave., 409 Geneva St., and 601 S. Railroad Ave. Each approval included conditions such as staff recommendations, ZBA variances, or return visits for material samples. The meeting also included approval of the July 9, 2026 minutes and an enforcement report on downtown maintenance.

• Approved COA for porte cochere and curb wall at 314 N. 11th St. (all approved)
• Approved COA for rear addition, parking, side door, outdoor seating at 609 Geneva St. (all approved)
• Approved COA for front porch expansion and lighting at 904 5th Ave., with condition to return with stone sample (all approved)
• Approved COA for rebuild structure and parking at 409 Geneva St., with condition for rear porch columns to match front (all approved)
• Approved COA for signage, landscaping, and parking at 601 S. Railroad Ave. (all approved)
• Approved July 9, 2026 minutes (all approved)

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve previous minutes and review a variance request. A representative for Harlow Conci LLC is seeking a setback exception for a property on Geneva Street.

• Variance request for 609 Geneva Street: 2'3" side yard variance from the 10-foot minimum setback

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a side yard setback variance of up to 3 feet for a property at 609 Geneva Street, allowing an addition for a commercial kitchen as part of a proposed restaurant. The variance is subject to Historic Preservation Commission approval. The board also approved the minutes of the August 11, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.

• Approved side yard setback variance of up to 3 feet for 609 Geneva St (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission minutes of August 11, 2026 (unanimous)

General

City Council

The Opelika City Council will hold a future public hearing to consider revoking certain business licenses for a property located at 3040 Capps Way. This is the only substantive item listed for the worksession meeting, with no ordinances, resolutions, or major updates scheduled.

• Set Date of Public Hearing on Petition to Revoke Certain Business Licenses — 3040 Capps Way

The council held a work session and set a date for a public hearing on a petition to revoke certain business licenses at 3040 Capps Way. They also discussed suspending rules for a second reading on Ordinance #1 and clarified that Consent Agenda item #8 is a renewal of current Ad Valorem taxes, not a new tax. No final votes were taken during this work session.

• Set date for public hearing on petition to revoke business licenses at 3040 Capps Way
• Discussed suspending rules for second reading of Ordinance #1 (no action taken)
• Clarified Consent Agenda item #8 as renewal of Ad Valorem taxes, not new tax

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding weed abatement assessments for six properties. The body is also deciding on the annual property tax levy and the CDBG PY2026 Budget and Annual Action Plan.

• Annual Authorization to Levy Tax on Property within Opelika
• CDBG PY2026 Budget & Annual Action Plan
• Special Use Permit request by Verizon Wireless at 900 Reeder Avenue
• Bid for two automated side loader garbage trucks
• Proposed school zone speed limit time changes for Opelika City Schools

The Opelika City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending school zone speed limit times for Opelika City Schools (Ordinance No. 024-26) at second reading. The council also introduced an ordinance to rename JoAnn Drive to Faith Way at first reading. All consent agenda items, including street closures, garbage truck purchases, and various resolutions, were approved unanimously. Six weed abatement assessments were also approved unanimously.

• Approved school zone speed limit time changes (Ordinance 024-26, unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to rename JoAnn Drive to Faith Way (first reading)
• Approved consent agenda including 3 downtown street closures (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 automated side loader garbage trucks (Resolution 155-26)
• Approved annual property tax levy authorization (Resolution 159-26)
• Approved Verizon Wireless special use permit at 900 Reeder Avenue (Resolution 162-26)
• Approved 6 weed abatement assessments (Resolutions 164-26 through 169-26)
• Appointed Jeff Neely to MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

General

The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a 14,911 sq ft office/warehouse at 1108 Walker Gray Court, a vacation of right-of-way on JoAnn Drive (Faith Way) for a turnaround, and proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning definitions and standards for alcohol and hemp/CBD uses. The commission will also approve minutes and receive updates on previous cases. The amendments will be recommended to the City Council.

• Conditional use for a 14,911 sq ft office/warehouse at 1108 Walker Gray Court (C-3, GC-P zone)
• Vacation of a portion of right-of-way at 2401 JoAnn Drive (Faith Way) for a turnaround
• Text amendment to Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 7.3.C Use Categories, and Section 8.28.5 Package Liquor Store Standards for alcohol uses
• Text amendment to Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 7.3.C Use Categories, and Section 8.28.6 CBD Hemp Standards for hemp/CBD uses

The Opelika Planning Commission met July 28, 2026 and approved the June 23, 2026 minutes. It granted conditional use approval for a roughly 12,081-square-foot office/warehouse building at 1108 Walker Gray Court, including a 20-foot reduction of the required 40-foot Gateway Corridor front setback along Veterans Parkway. It also voted to send positive recommendations to the City Council on vacating a cul-de-sac right-of-way at JoAnn Drive/Faith Way for the Opelika Industrial Development Authority, and on two Zoning Ordinance text amendments covering alcohol-related retail uses and hemp/CBD and tobacco/vape uses. No public hearing comments were recorded on any item.

• Approved June 23, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)
• Granted conditional use approval for office/warehouse at 1108 Walker Gray Court with staff conditions, including a 20-foot setback reduction along Veterans Parkway (7-0)
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council to vacate a portion of cul-de-sac right-of-way at JoAnn Drive/Faith Way for OIDA (5-0, two abstentions)
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council on Zoning Ordinance text amendment for alcohol uses (package liquor, beer and wine, ABC stores) (7-0)
• Sent positive recommendation to City Council on Zoning Ordinance text amendment for hemp/CBD and tobacco/vape uses (7-0)
• Adjourned at 3:29 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The Opelika City Council will review several consent agenda items, including business licenses and tax exemptions. The body will also consider a special appropriation for a local alliance and a street closure request.

• Tax abatements and exemptions for Channing Street Copper Co.
• Special Use Permit request by Verizon Wireless at 2002 Steel Street
• Special Appropriation of $2,500 to 2nd Mission Alliance
• Alcohol license request for Oak Bowery Spirits, LLC dba Oak Bowery
• Temporary street closure for Trinity Church on 08-12-26

The City Council approved a consent agenda including an alcohol license, a street closure, and tax abatements. The council also passed a special appropriation for a local alliance. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved alcohol license for Oak Bowery Spirits, LLC dba Oak Bowery (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary street closure for Trinity Church on 08-12-26 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 149-26 for department expense reports (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 150-26 for Channing Street Copper Co. tax abatements and exemptions (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 151-26 for Mid-South RC&D Council grant application for first responder equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 152-26 authorizing Alabama Department of Revenue to collect city taxes (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 153-26 for Verizon Wireless special use permit at 2002 Steel Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 154-26 for $2,500 special appropriation to 2nd Mission Alliance (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation from the East Alabama Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention Initiative Program. The body will also review and discuss items for the current council meeting agenda.

• Presentation by East Alabama Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention Initiative Program

The City Council conducted a work session consisting of presentations and agenda reviews. No ordinances or resolutions were voted upon during this session.

General

The Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests that were carried over from its June meeting due to a lack of quorum. Both requests involve residential developments in commercial (C-2) zones and seek multiple setback reductions. The first is for 300 S 7th Street, and the second is for 500 Avenue A.

• Lee Tharp (Kadre Engineering) for The Parmer Group, 300 S 7th St, C-2 zone: requests front yard setback variance (15 ft from required 25 ft), side yard on street variance (10 ft from required 20 ft), and side yard variance (3 ft from required 10 ft)
• Richard Hayley (Hayley Investments LLC) for 500 Avenue A, C-2 zone: requests lot size variance (53 sq ft from required 7,500 sq ft), front yard setback variance (15 ft from required 30 ft), and side yard on street variance (10 ft from required 20 ft)
• Both items carried over from the June meeting due to lack of quorum

The Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three setback variances for a proposed 20-unit townhome development at 300 South 7th Street and Avenue C, and approved lot area and setback variances for two new single-family homes at 500 Avenue A, modifying the front yard variance there from 15 feet to 10 feet. Both items had been carried over from the June meeting due to lack of quorum. The board also approved its April 14, 2026 minutes. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved minutes of the April 14, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting (5-0)
• Approved three setback variances for a 20-unit townhome development at 300 S 7th Street and Avenue C: 15-ft front yard, 10-ft side street, and 3-ft interior side yard (5-0)
• Approved lot area variances of 88 sq ft and 19 sq ft for two lots at 500 Avenue A (5-0)
• Modified the requested 15-ft front yard variance at 500 Avenue A to a 10-ft variance, resulting in a 15-ft front setback (5-0)
• Approved the 10-ft side street setback variance at 500 Avenue A (5-0)
• Adjourned at 9:36 AM (5-0)

General

The Opelika Board of Parks & Recreation will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business items including a Tot Watch request, an update on West Ridge Softball Fields, a proposal from the Lee County Youth Development Center, and a review of a June 11 incident involving cameras. The meeting is primarily procedural with no votes on ordinances or budget items.

• Tot Watch Request by Florencia Knight
• West Ridge Softball Fields discussion by Avery Davis and Libby Gaberlavage
• Lee County Youth Development Center proposal
• Incident on Saturday, June 11 (Camera review)

General

The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications at 714 Ave D and 830 N. Railroad Ave. The commission will also discuss an enforcement report and staff report. The meeting includes approval of June 11, 2026 minutes and setting the next meeting date for August 13, 2026.

• 714 Ave D (Geneva Historic District): COA to add front porch, replace windows, and add overhangs (applicant Alexander Bell)
• 830 N. Railroad Ave (Downtown Historic District): COA to replace doors (applicant Scott Brown)
• Enforcement report and staff report to be discussed
• Next meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hear an update on current and future Opelika City School Projects presented by Scout Program Management. The worksession also includes discussion of the upcoming regular meeting agenda.

• Presentation on Opelika City School Projects by Scout Program Management

The council held a work session featuring a presentation on Opelika City School projects. Discussion included the status of a future rezoning moratorium and questions regarding specific resolutions.

• No substantive decisions were recorded during this work session

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a weed abatement assessment at 606 Dogwood Avenue and consider a consent agenda with over $7.9 million in construction bids, including Bridgewater Boulevard, Hi-Pack Drive, and the Mill Village roundabout. Two ordinances are up for votes: a second reading to rezone 18.34 acres on Birmingham Highway from R-4 to C-2 with GC-P overlay, and a first reading to annex 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N. Resolutions include tax abatements for BS Logistics America and Yongsan Automotive USA, a FEMA grant application for North Park sewer improvements, and an amended employment contract with the police chief.

• Public hearing on weed abatement at 606 Dogwood Avenue
• Bid: Bridgewater Boulevard Construction - $1,530,025
• Bid: Grade, Drain, Base & Pave Hi-Pack Drive - $2,820,262
• Bid: Mill Village Roundabout and Roadway Improvement Project - $3,339,029
• Ordinance: Rezone 3400 block Birmingham Hwy, 18.34 acres from R-4 to C-2 (2nd reading)

The Opelika City Council approved a consent agenda including three major road construction bids totaling over $7.7 million: Bridgewater Boulevard ($1,530,025), Hi-Pack Drive ($2,820,262), and the Mill Village Roundabout ($3,339,029). The council also approved a second-reading zoning change for 18.34 acres on Birmingham Hwy from R-4 to C-2, and unanimously approved an annexation petition for property at 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N. A weed abatement assessment for 606 Dogwood Avenue was approved after a public hearing with no speakers.

• Approved $1,530,025 bid for Bridgewater Boulevard Construction (Resolution 134-26)
• Approved $2,820,262 bid for Grade, Drain, Base & Pave Hi-Pack Drive (Resolution 135-26)
• Approved $3,339,029 bid for Mill Village Roundabout and Roadway Improvement Project (Resolution 136-26)
• Approved amended employment contract with Patrick McCulloch for OPD (Resolution 140-26)
• Approved tax abatements for BS Logistics America, LLC and Yongsan Automotive USA, Inc (Resolutions 141-26, 142-26)
• Approved FEMA BRIC grant application for North Park Sewer Improvements (Resolution 143-26)
• Approved zoning change for 3400 Block Birmingham Hwy from R-4 to C-2 (Ordinance 022-26)
• Approved annexation at 6571 U.S. Highway 431 N (Ordinance 023-26)