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.
700 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
- Pelham, AL (58)
- Vestavia Hills, AL (57)
- Opelika, AL (54)
- Gulf Shores, AL (42)
- Chelsea, AL (33)
- Russellville, AL (30)
- La Fayette, AL (30)
- Lincoln, AL (29)
- Gadsden, AL (27)
- Fairhope, AL (27)
- Hartselle, AL (20)
- Madison, AL (20)
Latest matching meetings
Historic Preservation Commission to review two COAs, including new facade
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.
Council to consider final vote on shipping container ordinance, new rezonings
The Hartselle City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 1659, which amends the shipping container ordinance. The council will also introduce two rezoning ordinances and consider resolutions related to economic development and airport improvements, along with several other items.
Council to discuss PFM financial agreement and SFC funding
The Hartselle City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a potential agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC, an appointment to the Morgan County Industrial Park & Economic Development Cooperative District Board, a request from SFC for additional funding to finish FY2026, and a…
Council to discuss sewer allocation policy and salary survey
The Walnut Grove City Council work session will discuss a proposed Sewer Allocation Policy that sets priorities and procedures for allocating wastewater treatment capacity to new developments, and will also discuss exploring elected official compensation increases via a salary survey. The sewer policy includes a…
Council to vote on transportation plan, door-to-door sales rules
The Boaz City Council will consider approving a $290,506.14 accounts payable voucher, adopt a transportation plan under the Rebuild Alabama Act, and introduce an ordinance regulating solicitors and door-to-door sales. The council will also enter executive session to discuss a potential economic development opportunity.
Council to decide church rezoning, annexation, liquor license appeal
The Athens City Council will hold public hearings and vote on rezoning 8.12 acres for Friendship Church AL, annexing 4.66 acres for Heath Baugher, and deciding an appeal of a denied alcoholic beverage license for Jay Gayatri, Inc. The consent calendar includes multiple equipment purchases and surplus declarations.
Council to vote on annexations, zoning, contracts, and $50K road donation
The Madison City Council will hold public hearings on two annexation and zoning proposals, and consider consent agenda items including insurance settlements, donations, and contract terminations. They will also vote on contracts for janitorial services, shade equipment, and solid waste collection, plus a $50,000…
Council to vote on annexations, zoning, contracts, and insurance settlements
The Madison City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering insurance settlements, donations, and contract terminations, plus public hearings on two property annexations and zonings. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a solid waste collection agreement with Madison…
Nauvoo Council to consider annexation, water rates, road funds
The Nauvoo Town Council will hold a rescheduled regular meeting to review July financial reports, approve prior minutes, and act on unfinished and new business. Key items include a petition for annexation, commercial water rates, and opening bank accounts for road repaving and water tank projects.
Council to hold public hearings on multiple rezoning and annexation ordinances
The Enterprise City Council will hold public hearings and consider several rezoning and annexation ordinances, including for Bright, M&S Development, Galanco, and Oberry Family Trust properties. They will also review a broadband fiber provider procedures ordinance, a resolution to acquire property for the 101 Access…
CDA to review finances, property statuses, and economic development
The Pelham Commercial Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes and a finance report, and receiving updates on properties it owns and on economic development. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.
Council to revoke business license at 3040 Capps Way
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.
Council to consider FY 2027 transportation plan and gas tax
The Gulf Shores City Council work session will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a lease amendment for the Canal Park Boat Launch, a board appointment, street acceptance for The Village at Craft Farms, adoption of the FY 2027 Transportation Plan, a fire rescue pay adjustment, position…
Planning Commission to review 8 items including rezonings and right-of-way vacations
The Russellville Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes one large-scale development application, two right-of-way vacations (one tabled by staff), five rezoning requests, and a zone text amendment. No old business is…
Historic Preservation Commission to review 5 certificate of appropriateness applications
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…
Auburn EDC town hall features local business speakers and community Q&A
The Auburn Economic Development Commission is hosting a town hall event on August 11, 2026, from 5:30-8:00 PM at City Hall Council Chamber. The agenda includes a speaker lineup of local business owners discussing what makes businesses successful in Auburn, how they grow, and how the community can support…
Council to annex city park, rezone two properties
The Lincoln City Council will vote on three ordinances: annexing the city-owned Lincoln Park at 1584 Holly Hills Road and zoning it OI Office & Institutional, plus rezoning Carroll L. Watson, Jr. and Joyce G. Watson's property at 144 Blue Eye Springs Road from RS-2 Residential Single Family to GB General Business. The…
Council to consider Sonoco tax abatement and food truck rule changes
The Hartselle City Council work session will hear presentations from local organizations and discuss several action items. Key items include a tax abatement resolution for Sonoco Products Company, an amendment to downtown roadway plans, changes to the food truck ordinance, and a paving resolution under the Rebuild…
Historic Commission to weigh demolition, new build at 308 East St
The Athens Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness request by Susan Evans Architect, on behalf of Michael Grisham, for partial demolition, new construction, excavation, and renovation at 308 East St in the Robert Beaty Historic District. The meeting also includes…
Council to consider ABC license, nuisance declarations, and business license fee changes
The Clay City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on an ABC license for a business at 2143 Sweeney Hollow Rd, Suite 101, and an order of abatement for certain parcels. They will also vote on amending the business license fee schedule (O2022-05, Sch "Y") and declaring certain properties as public…
Hueytown Council to vote on nuisance properties, purchases, and fee changes
The Hueytown City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. at City Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, committee and officer reports, and bills for approval. The council will consider several resolutions, including declaring multiple properties as public…
Council to vote on zoning, annexation, and $10.9M tax abatement
The Cullman City Council will hold second readings on two ordinances: one amending the walls and fences zoning section, and one annexing property at 1811 County Road 1301 as AG-1 Agricultural District. They will also set a public hearing for a townhome zoning ordinance, and consider resolutions including a $10.9…
Council to vote on $42.4M bond, alcohol licenses, and equipment purchases
The Athens City Council will hold public hearings on weed liens and alcohol license approvals for Olive Garden and Food City, then vote on resolutions including a $42.4 million general obligation bond issuance, a $121,000 excavator purchase, and several other contracts and reimbursements.
Planning Commission to review zoning changes and large scale development
The Russellville Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests and a large scale development proposal. The body will also review two right-of-way vacations and a proposed amendment to the city zoning code.
Council to award parking garage contract, annex two parcels, and approve police MOU
The Decatur City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including awarding a contract for the 4th Avenue Parking Garage to Pearce Construction, approving annexations for two lots on Deere Road SE, and authorizing a memorandum of understanding between the Decatur Police Department and Calhoun…
City Council to vote on alcohol license for M3 Bar and Grill and property conveyance
The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing an alcoholic beverage license to M3 Bar and Grill at 706 E. Broad Street. They will also vote on authorizing the conveyance of property at 924 Avenue A. Additional items include appointments, transportation funding, and agreements related to building…
Council to hold public hearing on revoking business licenses at 3040 Capps Way
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.
Pelham City Council to vote on zoning change along King Valley Drive
The Pelham City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, a consent agenda, and recognition of local businesses. Two ordinances will receive first readings, including a zoning amendment for property along King Valley Drive.
City Council to discuss annexation of 4737 Cloud Lane
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.
City Council meets with withdrawn annexation requests and settlement vote
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.
Pell City updates subdivision regulations with new standards and fees
The City of Pell City is updating its Subdivision Regulations, which govern how land is divided and developed within the city and its 1.5-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The agenda includes the full text of the proposed regulations, covering procedures, design standards, and enforcement. The update introduces new…
Arts Commission reviews public art projects and upcoming events
The Auburn Arts Commission is discussing updates on several public art installations and community events. The body will review proposals for a 2027 Art Retreat sponsorship and a September 5 fundraiser.
Pelham City Council to consider ReAmp initiative consulting agreement
The Pelham City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss routine and non-controversial items. The most consequential item is a resolution to authorize a development consulting agreement for the ReAmp initiative, which aims to reimagine the former Oak Mountain Amphitheatre.
Madison City Council to discuss hotel development and lodging tax rate
The City Council will discuss a development agreement involving Madison Hotels VI, LLC and Old Town Investments, LLC. The body will also consider an ordinance to set the lodging tax rate at 10%.
Lincoln City Council to hold public hearing on two zoning changes
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances regarding the annexation and zoning of city property and a private property. The body will also address overgrown grass resolutions and a tentative agreement for a school resource officer.
Council to consider Dutch Bros Coffee Shop drive-thru agreement and alcohol license
The Gadsden City Council will hold a public hearing on an alcoholic beverage license for Cielo Bar, LLC at 416 Broad Street, and consider several resolutions, including property acquisition for drainage improvements at Tabor Circle/Tabor Road, renewal of an agreement with the Etowah County Board of Education, a…
Council to consider parking garage contract, annexations, and property sales
The Decatur City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances at its regular meeting. Key items include awarding a parking garage construction contract, approving property sales and annexations, and adopting a fire code amendment. The council will also consider a contract termination at Wilson Morgan…
Planning Commission: Chelsea Plaza site plan and final plat for Highway 280
The commission will discuss and potentially vote on two items for the Chelsea Plaza development at 16485 Highway 280: a site plan modification to adjust outparcel layout and a final plat to divide property for tenant sales. Staff recommends approving the final plat subject to a memorandum of understanding that no…
City Council to review FY2027 General Fund revenue and downtown parking strategy
The City Council will hold a work session to review General Fund revenue for the FY2027 budget. Members will also discuss a downtown parking strategy and review the K-1 Center/HATCH Project courtyards.
Pelham City Council to consider zoning changes and property annexation
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on multiple zoning amendments and a property annexation. The body will also consider liquor and tobacco licenses for a business on Pelham Parkway and new regulations for police property storage.