Development & economy in Alabama local government
What Alabama city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
499 Alabama meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Alabama with the most development & economy activity
- Vestavia Hills, AL (60)
- Opelika, AL (53)
- Powell, AL (47)
- La Fayette, AL (30)
- Fairhope, AL (29)
- Huntsville, AL (19)
- Decatur, AL (18)
- Madison, AL (18)
- Gulf Shores, AL (18)
- Auburn, AL (17)
- Chelsea, AL (16)
- Foley, AL (15)
Latest matching meetings
Council to vote on a one‑year moratorium for new rental‑related permits and licenses
The Chelsea City Council meeting will consider several resolutions, including appointing Denny Hodges to the Planning Commission, enacting a one‑year moratorium on new business licenses and building permits for residential rental developments, authorizing a cooperative agreement for the Shelby Urban County program…
Council to consider a development agreement with Main Street Enterprise Realty LLC
The Enterprise City Council will hold a regular session on July 21, 2026. Items include a public hearing on a rezoning request by the James Otis Windham Family Trust, a resolution for a development agreement with Main Street Enterprise Realty LLC, and authorizations for a right-of-way petition, a fire services…
City Council to consider tax abatements and a special use permit for Verizon Wireless
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.
Council reviews rezoning and annexation requests
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss police property storage and ABC license proximity restrictions. Members are reviewing several items for a future vote, including a zoning change for King Valley Drive and an annexation of 18 acres.
City Council sets public hearings for zoning and unsafe conditions
The Decatur City Council will hear proposals to rezone properties, amend zoning text, and abate unsafe conditions at several addresses. The body also plans to award a contract for sportsplex construction and approve liquor licenses for two local businesses.
Council considers $5.09 million loan for water pipeline replacement
The City Council is reviewing a loan for water infrastructure and a property annexation. The body will also discuss law enforcement services for city schools and funding for the regional airport.
Council considers Community Development Block Grant requalification for Shelby Urban County
The Harpersville Town Council will meet on July 20, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as approvals of the agenda, minutes, invoice report, and department reports. The council will consider Resolution 2026-07-20-01, which addresses the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program and requalification…
Planning & Zoning Board holds public hearing and updates on Morgan Creek development
The Harpersville Planning & Zoning Board will approve its agenda and minutes, conduct a public hearing, and receive updates on the Morgan Creek Development and the Architectural Review Board. No new business or announcements are scheduled.
Council to approve $55,000 demolition at 2750 Smyer Road
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…
Decatur City Council to consider liquor licenses and property annexations
The City Council will hold public hearings for retail liquor licenses and set future hearings for zoning changes and unsafe condition abatements. The body is also deciding on property sales, annexations, and professional services for intersection improvements.
Council considers temporary moratorium on data center development
The City Council will discuss a proposed temporary moratorium on data center applications and the creation of a study committee. The body is also reviewing rezoning requests and several reimbursement agreements.
Council to consider annexation of two parcels
The Owens Cross Roads City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a public hearing and consideration of two ordinances: Ordinance 26-006 to annex parcels Pin 85201 and 91079, and Ordinance 26-007 to rezone parcels Pin 85152 and 92740. Also up for adoption is Resolution…
Council to vote on annexation, rezoning, and retiree lump sum
The City Council will consider two ordinances: Annexation of Parcel Pin 85201 & 91079 and Rezone of Parcel Pin 85152 & 92740. A resolution to provide a one-time lump sum to retirees under ACT 2026-608 is up for adoption. Discussion items include Beau's Law and a future public hearing on a proposed Ad Valorem Tax…
Clay City Council to consider annexation and nuisance abatement
The Clay City Council will meet to approve minutes, committee reports, and consent agenda items, including monthly payables. The council will also consider new business items such as annexing property at 504 Cheryl Dr. and adopting technical codes.
Hartselle City Council discusses zoning changes and various city resolutions
The City Council will consider several new ordinances regarding zoning and shipping containers. The meeting also includes discussions on traffic calming, funding requests, and potential contracts for dispatch and maintenance services.
Planning Commission to discuss new billboard proposals in Owens Cross Roads
The Owens Cross Roads Planning Commission will meet on July 13, 2026. After routine items, the commission will consider a new business item concerning billboards in the city. No other decisions are listed.
Council to appoint James Lindsay as Interim City Manager
The Auburn City Council will consider approving an employment agreement with James Lindsay as Interim City Manager and discuss the process for filling a City Council vacancy. The consent calendar includes approval of a successor MOU with the Auburn Firefighters IAFF Local 4110, a contract for the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp…
Madison City Council discusses annexations, zoning, and America 250 project funding
The City Council will consider several property annexations and rezoning ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on various donations for the America 250 Project and several departmental contract authorizations.
Council to vote on Downtown Overlay Boundary Amendment for two tax parcels
The Walnut Grove City Council will vote on an amendment to reincorporate tax parcels WG010255 and WG010256 into the downtown overlay district, and on removing a conditional use for parcel WG010256. They will also vote on Globe Life Supplemental Insurance. A discussion on compensation changes for elected officials is…
Historic Preservation Commission to review porch, window, and door changes
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…
Vote on amended agreement with 210 N Public LLC and Coca-Cola mural easement
The Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority will consider Resolution 2026-01, approving a first amendment to an economic development agreement with 210 N Public LLC for property at 210 N Public Road. The board will also address the assignment of an easement agreement for the historic Coca-Cola mural and authorize a…
Council to create new Tax Increment Financing District (TIFD 9) for development
The City Council will vote on creating Tax Increment Financing District 9 and adopting its project plan, along with rezoning two large parcels near University Drive and Capshaw Road. Other actions include amending the lodging tax, establishing a vendor gratuity policy, changing tree commission rules, and annexing 2.62…
Commission to approve final plats for lot splits, combos, and road dedication
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…
Council to vote on Development Agreement with M&S Construction and M&S Development
The Enterprise City Council will consider a resolution (07-07-26) for a development agreement with M&S Construction LLC and M&S Development LLC. Public hearings will also be held for Enterprise Metals and Recycling and for an ABC license request by Eagle Liquor. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as…
Council to vote on rezoning 18.34 acres on Birmingham Highway to commercial
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…
City Council to hold public hearing on Ordinance No. 12 revising multiple building codes
The Lafayette City Council will conduct a public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 12, Series 2026, which repeals and reenacts Chapter 30 and Article III of Chapter 45 of the Code of Ordinances and adopts by reference numerous building, fire, plumbing, and safety codes. The council will also consider a…
Council will award the bid for the Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation project
The Lincoln City Council work session will discuss several topics, including the Timberline Homes project, the School Resource Officer program, and the 2027 Fireworks Show. Council members will consider awarding the bid for the Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation and review the Parks & Recreation Ordinance and beverage…
Council to vote on extending moratoriums for certain businesses, accessory structures
The Eufaula City Council will consider several resolutions, including extending moratoriums on certain businesses and accessory structures (Resolution 42-2026). Also up for action are resolutions authorizing the mayor to execute documents for the 2026 CDBG Grant and committing local match funds. A resolution regarding…
Council to vote on 17-acre commercial rezoning on Brasher Lane
The Chelsea City Council will hold second readings and votes on two rezoning requests: a 28-acre residential rezoning at 18760 Essex Drive and a 17-acre commercial rezoning on Brasher Lane. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including accepting streets in Brynleigh Subdivision, authorizing a vending…
Commission to finalize $34.8M Wiregrass Innovation Center contract
The City Commission will vote on finalizing the Wiregrass Innovation Center contract at $34.8 million, consider a $330,000 economic development deal for a butcher shop, and approve multiple grants including $1 million for a police drone program. Other items include traffic calming measures, liquor licenses, and…
Council considers $5.09 million loan for water pipeline replacement
The City Council will hold second readings for fiscal year 2027 sanitation, sewer, and water rates. The body is also considering a $5.09 million loan for a primary transmission pipeline and the dissolution of the Downtown Redevelopment Authority of Cullman.
AT & T seeks approval for a new small cell tower near 18800 South Greeno Road
The Fairhope Planning Commission will consider several requests for new small cell towers, including multiple Verizon Wireless sites and one from AT & T. It will also review a site plan for a Murphy Oil automobile service station at the corner of State Hwy 181 and State Highway 104. A public hearing will be held on a…
Council to hear public testimony on six annexation proposals
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…
Council to discuss beach and waterway area incentive programs
The Gulf Shores City Council holds a work session to discuss multiple items including targeted incentive programs for beach and waterway areas, a taxi franchise request, a fire boat bid award, a land exchange with Gulf State Park, an annexation request, a zoning text amendment, a port security grant application, and…
Council reviews commercial rezonings and a $250K streetscape contract
The Foley City Council will hold public hearings on multiple commercial rezoning requests, including properties owned by Harold Motter, Vulcan Inc., and the Magnolia Walk development. The council will also vote on second readings for zoning, building code, and traffic ordinance updates, alongside resolutions for new…
City Council to vote on building codes, annexation, and opioid settlement funds
The Florence City Council will vote on adopting building codes, annexing 19 acres of land, and allocating $300,000 from opioid settlement funds to local schools. The meeting also includes approving various contracts and resolutions for city services.
Council to consider annexing 1,906 acres at 263 Skypark Road
This is a work session where the council will discuss and potentially vote on several items including a major annexation of 1,906 acres, adoption of new building codes, water purchase contracts with West Lauderdale, Chisholm Heights, and Greenhill, and an alcohol beverage license application. Other items include…
Planning & Zoning Commission to consider two zoning amendments including Mike's Tire Shop
The Walnut Grove Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations to the City Council on two zoning cases: CASE#WGZA-26-01 to amend the zoning of Tax Parcel WG010256 from C1 with a conditional use to C1, and CASE#WGZA-26-02 to amend the Downtown Overlay boundaries to include Tax Parcels…
Council considers hotel project agreement and lodging tax changes
The City Council will vote on a project agreement for a new hotel by Galactic Hospitality Group, LLC. Members will also discuss amendments to the city's lodging tax and alcoholic beverage license review procedures. Additionally, the council will formally declare the election results for several city and school board…
Final review of Downtown Russellville Historic District Guidelines
The Russellville Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2026, to conduct a final review of the Downtown Historic District Guidelines with Post Oak Preservation Solutions. The commission will also review several certificates of appropriateness (COAs) for specific projects, including a…