Vestavia Hills, AL

City Council

General

The Vestavia Hills Design Review Board meets on October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The board is scheduled to conduct final reviews of materials for three properties, with two also including architectural and landscape review. No other business appears on the agenda.

• DRB-26-13: Final Review of Materials for 3521 Overton Rd (zoned R-5)
• DRB-26-14: Architectural Review, Final Review of Materials & Landscape Review for 3925 Crosshaven Dr (zoned B-2)
• DRB-26-15: Architectural Review, Final Review of Materials & Landscape Review for 3205 Rush St (zoned PUD-PB)

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

City Council

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

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Planning and Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Zoning Adjustment

City Council

City Council

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Parks and Recreation Board

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Library Board of Trustees

The Vestavia Hills Library Board of Trustees meets September 30, 2026, to review monthly statistical and budget reports and take up new business. Votes are scheduled on a JCLC membership application draft for a children's card, updated circulation policies and procedures, 2027 holiday and staff meeting schedules, and December study breaks. The board will also discuss a 2027-2032 strategic plan and desirable qualifications for library board applicants.

• Vote on JCLC Membership Application Draft Children's Card
• Vote on updated Circulation Policies and Procedures
• Vote on 2027 Library Holiday and Staff Meeting Schedules
• Vote on Study Breaks December 14, 15, 16, 2026
• Discussion of Library Strategic Plan 2027-2032, including SWOT analysis and strategic plan map

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the city budget for the period beginning October 1, 2026, and a resolution for employee salary and wage increases. Both items are currently in draft form and subject to revisions or approvals. The Council will also consider adopting the Shelby County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance 3354 regarding the General Fund, Special Revenue, Capital Project, Infrastructure, and Debt Service budgets for the period beginning October 1, 2026
• Public Hearing: Resolution 5659 regarding an increase in salary and wages for employees
• Resolution 5660 adopting the Shelby County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan
• First Reading: Ordinance 3309-A regarding an architectural agreement for the Eastside Library/Community Facility

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Vestavia Hills Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first seeks variances for front and side setbacks and lot area to build a new home at 2024 Chestnut Road. The second seeks a variance to place a privacy fence in the front setback at 2581 Crossgate Place. The board will also approve minutes from its August meeting.

• BZA-26-14: Request to reduce front setback to 38 ft (from 50), side setback to 4 ft (from 15), and lot area to 12,154 sq ft (from 15,000) for a new home at 2024 Chestnut Road (R-2 zoning).
• BZA-26-15: Request to build a 6-ft shadow box privacy fence in the front setback at 2581 Crossgate Place (R-9 zoning).
• Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2026 meeting.

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

The Vestavia Hills City Council is meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2027 budget, along with any other matters as needed. The agenda is largely procedural, with the budget as the only substantive item listed. Public comment procedures and remote participation options are provided.

• Proposed FY 2027 Budget discussion

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several requests to rezone properties from Jefferson County designations to Vestavia Hills zoning. These requests are intended to complete the annexation process for properties previously approved for overnight annexation.

• Rezoning 2551 Rocky Ridge Road from R-G to O-1
• Rezoning 2429 Dolly Ridge Trail from E-2 to R-1
• Rezoning 4616 Old Looney Mill Road from E-2 to R-1
• Rezoning 2421 Rocky Ridge Road from E-2 to R-1

City Council

The City Council meeting on September 9, 2026, includes presentations regarding the budget. The agenda also includes space for other discussions and citizen comments.

• Budget presentations

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2027 budget and the final 10% of the 2026 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on regulating police equipment for off-duty work and road improvements.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 3354 regarding the FY 2026-2027 General Fund and other budgets
• Public hearing for Ordinance 3352 regarding police department equipment use for off-duty employment
• Ordinance 3356 regarding road improvements on River Run Drive, River Run Lane, and River Run Trail
• Public hearing for Ordinance 3357 regarding a bid for Fire Station No. 4 renovation
• Draft resolution for an increase in employee salary and wages

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct final reviews of architectural materials and landscaping. These reviews concern properties located at 3720 Corporate Woods Dr. and 1493 Montgomery HWY.

• DRB-26-11: Final review of materials and landscape for 3720 Corporate Woods Dr.
• DRB-26-12: Final review of materials for 1493 Montgomery HWY.

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Vestavia Hills Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a request for a 35-foot front setback variance to reduce the required setback from 50 feet to 15 feet for a new house at 612 Eastwood Place. The agenda also includes approval of the July 16, 2026 minutes. The board previously approved similar variances for properties on Alta Glen Drive and Southwood Road.

• BZA-26-13: Front setback variance to 15 ft (required 50 ft) for new house at 612 Eastwood Place, zoned R-3
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026 meeting
• Prior approval: 20-ft front setback variance (to 55 ft) for 2647 Alta Glen Drive
• Prior approval: Multiple variances for 2108 Southwood Road (front, side, rear setbacks)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and take action on the Civic Center rental contract, including event cancellation fees, room rental rates, and cleaning fees. The board will also receive updates on fall sports, senior programs, and maintenance, and hear league reports and citizen comments.

• Vestavia Hills Civic Center rental contract discussion
• Event cancellation fee review
• Room rental rates discussion
• Cleaning fees review
• Next regular meeting set for September 15, 2026

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

The Vestavia Hills City Council is meeting to receive the City Manager's presentation of the FY2027 budget, consider a bid for athletic field maintenance, and hold public hearings on several ordinances, including one regulating police off-duty employment and the final adoption of the FY2026 and FY2027 budgets. The agenda also includes recognition of a local award recipient and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 3351: Accept bid for 'inside the fences' athletic field maintenance
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3352: Regulate police use of department equipment for extra jobs/off-duty employment
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3353: Adopt final 10% of FY2026 budgets
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3354: Adopt FY2027 budgets (General Fund, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, Infrastructure, Debt Service)
• Public hearing on Resolution 5659: Increase employee salaries and wages

The Vestavia Hills City Council unanimously denied Resolution 5644 to annex 4737 Cloud Lane, with all five members voting no. The related annexation ordinance did not proceed. The council also approved a contract for athletic field maintenance and heard public comments urging completion of an East Side Library feasibility study.

• Denied Resolution 5644 for annexation of 4737 Cloud Lane (0-5)
• Approved Ordinance 3351 awarding athletic field maintenance contract to Specialty Turf Supply (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2026 work session and regular meeting (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on final plat approval for FP-26-15, which would subdivide acreage into 23 new lots in the Brayfield Residential Phase III Fifth Sector, zoned PUD-PR-1. The meeting also includes approval of the July 9, 2026 minutes. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes, and remote participation is available via Zoom or phone.

• FP-26-15: Final plat approval to subdivide acreage into 23 lots in Brayfield Residential Phase III Fifth Sector, on Brayfield Crest Drive, zoned PUD-PR-1.
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting.
• Public hearing procedures: 3-minute comment limit, no duplicate comments, and remote participation via Zoom or teleconference.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct architectural, landscape, and materials reviews for three specific properties. The board will also approve minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting.

• Architectural and landscape review for 3119 Timberlake Rd (Zoned O-1)
• Architectural and landscape review for 3125 Brayfield Ln (Zoned PUD-PB)
• Architectural and landscape review for 4521 Pine Tree Circle (Zoned B-2*)

City Council

The Vestavia Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, with procedural items including approval of minutes and reports. Two withdrawn annexation requests and a settlement agreement for pending litigation are listed under new business. No substantive decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Two withdrawn annexation requests for 3583 Valley Cir. (Lot 19, Block 1, Dolly Ridge Ests 2 Add)
• Resolution 5658 authorizes amendment to a construction and easement agreement
• Ordinance 3350 authorizes settlement funds for pending civil litigation

The Vestavia Hills City Council approved an ordinance authorizing settlement funds for pending litigation and a resolution amending the construction, operation, and reciprocal easement agreement to allow a third restaurant space. Two annexation public hearings were withdrawn. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no citizen comments.

• Approved Resolution 5658 amending COREA to allow third restaurant space (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3350 authorizing settlement funds for pending litigation (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)
• Withdrawn: Public hearing for annexation at 3583 Valley Cir. (Resolution 5619)
• Withdrawn: Public hearing for annexation at 3583 Valley Cir. (Ordinance 3315)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss enhancements to the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex. The body will also consider an annexation request for a property located at 4737 Cloud Lane.

• Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex (SHAC) enhancements
• Annexation request for 4737 Cloud Lane

The Vestavia Hills City Council held a work session to discuss two topics: a proposed annexation of 4737 Cloud Lane and potential enhancements to the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Discussed annexation petition for 4737 Cloud Lane; no action taken
• Reviewed concept plans for SHAC improvements; no action taken

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will review proposals for VHAC fall and winter hours and VHCC rental rates. Members will also discuss possible upgrades to Liberty Park and city branding. The meeting includes updates on fall sports registration and Rebel Camps.

• Proposal for VHAC Fall & Winter Hours
• Proposal for VHCC rental rates
• Discussion of possible upgrades to Liberty Park
• Vestavia Hills Branding discussion
• Fall Sports registration update

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

The Vestavia Hills City Council will consider several public‑hearing items, including annexations, an electronic‑signature ordinance, and a one‑time retiree bonus for FY27. It will vote on a $55,000 demolition contract for the building at 2750 Smyer Road. Additional actions include license agreements for material hauling to the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex and a street‑resurfacing plan under the Rebuild Alabama Act.

• Resolution 5652 – authorize up to $55,000 to demolish the structure at 2750 Smyer Road
• Resolution 5650 – one‑time bonus for retirees and beneficiaries for FY27
• Ordinance 3348 – establish an electronic signature policy for the City
• Resolution 5655 – license agreement with FFI Group, LLC for site‑material access to the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex
• Resolution 5657 – approve a street‑resurfacing plan pursuant to the Rebuild Alabama Act

The City Council approved the annexation of five properties and established a new electronic signature policy. The council also authorized a bid for site preparation at the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex and a one-time bonus for retirees. One annexation request for Cloud Lane was postponed to August 17, 2026.

• Approved annexations for 4616 Old Looney Mill Road, 2494 Dolly Ridge Trail, 2421 Rocky Ridge Road, 2504 Skyland Drive, and 1715 Collinwood Court
• Postponed annexation of 4737 Cloud Ln to 8/17/26
• Approved Ordinance 3348 establishing an electronic signature policy
• Approved Resolution 5650 for a one-time retiree bonus ($12 per year of service)
• Approved bid from T.E. Stevens for Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex site preparation
• Approved up to $55,000 for demolition at 2750 Smyer Road
• Approved FY27 street resurfacing plan under Rebuild Alabama Act
• Approved fire protection agreement renewal for Woodmere Creek Apartment

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Vestavia Hills Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider two requests to reduce front yard setbacks for new homes. One request involves a property at 2647 Alta Glen Drive, and the other involves a property at 2108 Southwood Road.

• BZA-25-7: Front setback variance for 2647 Alta Glen Drive (55' instead of 75')
• BZA-26-12: Front setback variance for 2108 Southwood Road (40' instead of 50')
• Approval of June 2026 Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes
• Roll call for the July 16, 2026 meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review statistical reports and financial balance sheets. The board is scheduled to vote on four different budget drafts for the 2026/2027 period and the BOT By-laws.

• Vote on BOT By-laws
• Vote on 2026/2027 Fund 01 General Budget Draft
• Vote on 2026/2027 Fund 12 State Aid Budget Draft
• Vote on 2026/2027 Fund 13 Donations Budget Draft
• Vote on 2026/2027 Fund 20 Capital Improvements Budget Draft

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on four Final Plat approvals: splitting a lot in Liberty Park Town Village Commercial (FP-26-11), combining two residential lots on Southwood Road (FP-26-12), combining two commercial lots for HD Holdings (FP-26-13), and removing the private‑street notation on Liberty Park roadways (FP-26-14). All items involve lot line changes or roadway dedication and do not change zoning designations. A conditional‑use request for an 8‑foot fence at 1837 Montclaire Drive was withdrawn before the hearing.

• FP-26-11: Split an existing lot in Liberty Park Town Village Commercial (PUD‑PB) to enable a commercial unit next to Anytime Fitness.
• FP-26-12: Combine two residential lots on Southwood Road (R‑2) to create a single lot for a new house.
• FP-26-13: Combine two commercial lots (O‑1) for HD Holdings to expand an office building.
• FP-26-14: Remove "private street" notation on three plats in Liberty Park (PUD) as a step toward roadway dedication.

City Council

The Vestavia Hills City Council will hold public hearings on six annexation requests (first readings, no action tonight), along with proposed electronic signature policy, retiree bonus, athletic complex bid, and demolition of a building. They are also expected to vote on resolutions to apply for a Homeland Security Grant, accept the FY2025 financial audit, and replace the paying agent on city warrants.

• Public hearings on annexation of six properties: 4616 Old Looney Mill Rd, 4737 Cloud Ln, 2949 Dolly Ridge Trl, 2421 Rocky Ridge Rd, 2504 Skyland Dr, and 1715 Collinwood Ct
• Public hearing on establishing an electronic signature policy for the city
• Public hearing on one-time bonus for retirees and beneficiaries for FY27
• Public hearing on accepting a bid for Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex infrastructure fill and tree clearing
• Public hearing on demolishing building at 2750 Smyer Rd (funds not to exceed $55,000)

The Vestavia Hills City Council approved three resolutions: applying for a $150,000 Homeland Security grant for police equipment, accepting the FY2025 financial audit with an unmodified opinion, and appointing Regions Bank as paying agent for general obligation warrants. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The meeting also included public hearings on multiple annexations and other items, but no action was taken on those.

• Approved Resolution 5649 to apply for $150,000 Homeland Security grant for police equipment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 5653 accepting FY2025 financial audit and ACFR (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 5654 appointing Regions Bank as paying agent for general obligation warrants (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 4 and June 15, 2026 meetings (5-0)

Design Review Board

There were no cases filed for the July 2, 2026, meeting. The Board will not meet on this date.

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Vestavia Hills Board of Zoning Adjustment will review several residential variance requests. Items include a variance extension for front and side setbacks at 2126 Shades Avenue, a front setback variance at 2959 Wisteria Drive, a rear setback variance at 3919 Westminster Lane, and a parking variance at 100 Olde Towne Road. The board will vote on each request during the June 18, 2026 meeting.

• BZA-25-13: Variance extension for front setback to 15' (required 50') and side setback to 13' (required 15') at 2126 Shades Avenue (R-3)
• BZA-26-9: Front setback variance to 44' (required 50') for a shed at 2959 Wisteria Drive (R-2)
• BZA: Rear setback variance to 12' (required 20') at 3919 Westminster Lane (R-6)
• BZA-26-11: Parking variance reducing required spaces from 181 to 40 for a church at 100 Olde Towne Road (B-3)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Board will discuss updates on parks, leisure, and senior activities. The board will also review VHCC contracts, cancellation fees, room rental rates, family memberships, and off-season hours for VHAC. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are under discussion.

• Review of VHCC contracts and cancellation fee
• Room rental rate review
• Discussion of VHCC and VHAC family memberships
• Review of VHAC off-season hours
• Updates on parks, leisure, and senior activities

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning and conditional use requests. The body is also considering a cable franchise agreement and an economic development incentive for Walmart, Inc.

• Resolution 5640: Economic development incentive agreement for a Walmart Neighborhood Market
• Ordinance 3335: Rezoning of properties on Green Valley Rd and Sunview Dr from R-8 and R-4 to R-9
• Ordinance 3336: Conditional use for a donation drop-off center at 3253 Cahaba Heights Road
• Ordinance 3337: Conditional use for a dog grooming business at 3155 Green Valley Road, Suite 6
• Ordinance 3340: Cable television franchise agreement with Spectrum Southeast, LLC

The council unanimously approved an economic development incentive agreement for a Walmart Neighborhood Market at the former Winn-Dixie site, providing a 10-year tax rebate of just under 50% of new sales tax to cover a $3M feasibility gap. Also approved were a rezoning for a 19-lot subdivision, three conditional use permits (donation drop-off, dog grooming, cable franchise renewal), authorization to secure incentives for $1.7M police and fire radio replacements, and an alcohol license for Hilltop Liquor. All substantive votes were 5-0.

• Approved incentive agreement for Walmart Neighborhood Market with 10-year tax rebate (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 10 parcels to R-9 for 19-lot single-family subdivision (Ordinance 3335) (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for donation drop-off center at 3253 Cahaba Heights Rd (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for dog grooming business at 3155 Green Valley Rd (5-0)
• Renewed 10-year cable TV franchise agreement with Spectrum Southeast (Ordinance 3340) (5-0)
• Authorized documents to secure incentives for $1.7M Motorola radio replacement for police and fire (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license for Hilltop Liquor (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2026 regular meeting (Cook abstained) (4-0)