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OpelikaAL averageUS Census ACS
Population
31,944
Per-capita income
$33,595
Median home value
$213,700
Bachelor's or higher
34%
Typical home value $310,676 +3.5% yr/yr · +26.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$179.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$154.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$89.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$187.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,883 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025568 housing units ($128.7M)

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. September 1, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION 1. Tim Kurtaneck from Christ our Redeemer Seminary. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. Banks Grantham and Eliza Tapley from Southview Primary School. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 09-01-26. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 08-18-26 council meeting. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 1. Mayor's Nominations for Historic Preservation Commission Appointments. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 1. Public Hearing - Revocation of Business License at 501 Geneva Street, STE 3 & 4. 2. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 403 W. E. Morton Avenue. 3. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 510 India Road. 4. Public Hearing - Amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance: Regulation of Hemp Stores in Opelika. 10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 11. CONSENT AGENDA 1. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Concert at the Railyard on 10-02-26. 2. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - National Night Out Event on 10-06-26. 3. Genera …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. September 1, 2026 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 2. PRESENTATIONS 1. Created With Purpose - Dr. Valarie Thomas. 2. Hydration Drive - Jaiden Bloodworth, President of Project Pulmonary. 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:00

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300 Martin Luther King Blvd., Opelika
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 16:30

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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 15:00

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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:30

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Recent meetings

Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 15:00

General

Planning Commission to consider 7-lot subdivision, conditional uses, and street renaming

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.

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300 Martin Luther King Blvd., Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. August 25, 2026 TIME: 3:00 PM I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES II. UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES III. NEW BUSINESS A. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL - Public Hearing 1. McKemie Corners First Addition "Division of Lot 1" SD, 7 lots, Lee Road 266 in the Planning Jurisdiction, Hare Engineering, P/F Approval B. CONDITIONAL USE – Public Hearing 2. Colby McConnell, authorized representative for CJCF, LLC, property owner, 110 S 8th Street, C-1 zone, woman's clothing store (Soco House) and alcohol available while shopping. 3. Jacqueline Holloway, authorized representative for Hardena Todd, property owner, 301 S 4th Street, C-2 zone, 13,262 square foot lot, after-school daycare center. C. CONDITIONAL USE EXTENSION — Public Hearing 4. Foresite Group, LLC, authorized representative for Opelika 26, LLC, property owner, 2900 Society Hill Road, C-2 zoning district, Society Hill Apartments. CU extension for one year or until August 2027 PC meeting. 5. William D. Brady, authorized representative for SB Homes, LLC, property owner, 2003 Executive Park Drive, PUD zoning district, Executive Park Townhomes. CU extension for one year or until August 2027. D. OTHER BUSINESS 6. Rename Maple Street to Erick Strickland Avenue “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If y …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00

General

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

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.

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300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. August 18, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION 1. Jarel Fryer from Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 08-18-26. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 08-04-26 council meeting. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 1. City's Financial Summary Report for July 2026. 2. July 2026 Monthly Building Summary Report. 3. Recognize the 20 Under Forty Class for 2026-2027. 4. Recognize Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 1. Public Hearing - Revocation of Business License at 3040 Capps Way. 10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 11. CONSENT AGENDA 1. General Business: Request Alcohol License - A Joo, LLC. DBA Korean BBQ And Hot Pot - Restaurant Retail Liquor. 2. General Business: Request Alcohol License - King426, Inc. DBA King Mart Liquor - Lounge Retail Liquor Class 2 (Package Store). 3. General Business: Request for Annual Life Chain Event on 10-04-26. 4. Resolu …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:45

City Council

Council to review resurfacing change order and ADA contract renewal

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.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews resurfacing change order and ADA contract renewal

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.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. August 18, 2026 TIME: 5:45 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. RESOLUTIONS 1. Approve Change Order #1 to the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract - ENG. 2. Approve Contract Renewal for the City-Wide ADA Improvements Project - ENG. 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. August 18, 2026 TIME: 5:45 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the work session to order at 05:45 pm. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch The Mayor and all City Council members were present. 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. RESOLUTIONS 1. Approve Change Order #1 to the 2026 City Wide Resurfacing Contract - ENG. Mr. Parker presented the resolution. 2. Approve Contract Renewal for the City-Wide ADA Improvements Project - ENG. Mr. Parker presented the resolution. 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES Mayor Smith stated that the proposed FY2027 budget had been provided to the council and if they had any questions about it, contact Cindy Boyd, Mr, Motley or himself about it. 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. Mr. Jones asked the council to consider suspending the rules to have a second reading on Ordinance #2. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION The work session ended at 05:53 pm.
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 16:30

General

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 meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026.

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300 MLK Boulevard, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. August 13, 2026 TIME: 4:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve July 9, 2026 minutes 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS 2. 314 N. 11th St: Northside Historic District COA: Porte Cochere and Curb Wall Application: David McClintoc 3. 609 Geneva St: Geneva Historic District COA: Rear Addition, Parking, Side Door, Outdoor Seating Applicant: Kevin Lyons 4. 904 5th Ave: Northside Historic District COA: Expand Front Porch, Lighting Applicant: Clay and Jennifer Harper 5. 408 Geneva St: Geneva Historic District COA: Rebuild Structure, Parking Applicant: John Marsh 6. 601 S. Railroad Ave: Downtown Historic District COA: Signage, Landscaping, Parking Applicant: Jake Whaley 6. OTHER BUSINESS 7. Enforcement Report 8. Staff Report 9. Next meeting DATE 1. Next meeting September 10, 2026 7. ADJOURN “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:00

General

Zoning Board to consider side yard variance for 609 Geneva Street

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.

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CITY OF OPELIKA ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. August 11, 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B. VARIANCE 1. Kevin Lyons, authorized representative for Harlow Conci LLC, property owner, 609 Geneva Street, C-2, GC-S zoning district, Requesting a 2'3" side yard variance from the minimum 10-foot side yard setback. “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30

General

1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Opelika City Council to consider tax levies and CDBG action plans

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves school zone speed limit changes, renames JoAnn Drive

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.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. August 4, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 08-04-26. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 07-21-26 council meeting. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 1. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 505 S 4th Street. 2. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 901 S 4th Street. 3. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 814 Donald Avenue. 4. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 710 Elizabeth Street. 5. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 1801 S Long Street. 6. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 202 Raintree Street. 10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 11. CONSENT AGENDA 1. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Workout Anytime Family Field Day on 10-03-26. 2. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Annual "On The Tracks" Event on 10-09-26. 3. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Railyard Concert and Villain's Ball on 10-31-26. 4. Bid: Two (2) Automated Si …
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. August 4, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:00 pm and asked Mr. Jones to call the roll. 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Smith, President Allen, Ms. Holmes, Mr. Beams, and Mr. Rauch were present. Ms. Whatley was absent. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION Mr. Fryer provided the invocation. 1. Jarel Fryer from Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 08-04-26. MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS RESULT: Passed MOVER: Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes SECONDER: Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Chuck Beams AYES: Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2 Hughley-Holmes, Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Beams, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 07-21-26 council meeting. President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Rauch made a motion to approve. Ms. Holmes seconded the motion. Pr …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

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.

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✓ Decided: Council sets public hearing on revoking business license at 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.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. August 4, 2026 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. RESOLUTIONS 1. Set Date of Public Hearing on Petition to Revoke Certain Business Licenses - 3040 Capps Way - REV. 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. August 4, 2026 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the work session to order at 05:31 pm. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch Mayor Smith, President Allen, Ms. Holmes, Mr. Beams, and Mr. Rauch were present. Ms. Whatley was absent. 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. RESOLUTIONS 1. Set Date of Public Hearing on Petition to Revoke Certain Business Licenses - 3040 Capps Way - REV. Mr. Jones presented the resolution. President Allen then asked Lisa Harrelson to present Consent Agenda items #9 and #10. Ms. Harrelson did so. 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. Mr. Jones asked the council to consider suspending the rules to have a second reading on Ordinance #1. Mr. Jones also mentioned that Consent Agenda item #8 was not a new tax but a renewal of current Ad Valorem taxes. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION The work session ended at 05:40 pm.
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 15:00

General

Planning Commission to consider zoning amendments for alcohol and hemp/CBD uses

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.

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CITY OF OPELIKA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 28, 2026 TIME: 3:00 PM I. WELCOME - Some items at this meeting will have a designated public hearing (noted below). Individuals are limited to one 5-minute comment period per public hearing. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES IV. NEW BUSINESS A. CONDITIONAL USE – Public Hearing 1. David Slocum, Pinnacle Design Group, Inc., authorized representative for Kyu Jin Jang, property owner, 1108 Walker Gray Court, C-3, GC-P zone, 14,911 square foot office/warehouse building. B. VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY - Public Hearing 2. Opelika Industrial Development Authority (OIDA), 2401 JoAnn Drive (Faith Way), Request to vacate a portion of the right-of-way used for a turn around. JoAnn Drive is being renamed to Faith Way. C. TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE OPELIKA ZONING ORDINANCE - Public Hearing 3. Revision to Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 7.3. C. Use Categories (matrix table) for alcohol uses, and Section 8.28.5 Package Liquor Store Standards for Use - A public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. 4. Revision to Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 7.3. C. Use Categories (matrix table) for hemp/CBD uses, and Section 8.28.6 CBD Hemp Standards for Use - A public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. “In …
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 28, 2026 TIME: 3:00 PM I. WELCOME - Some items at this meeting will have a designated public hearing (noted below). Individuals are limited to one 5-minute comment period per public hearing. The City of Opelika Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting July 28, 2026 in the Meeting Chambers, located at the Opelika Municipal Court. Certified letters have been mailed to all adjacent property owners for related issues. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Lucinda Cannon, Mayor Eddie Smith, Councilwoman Leigh Whatley, Mr. Ben Bugg, Mr. Tom Penton, Mr. Jay Walters, and Mr. John Sweatman. MEMBERS ABSENT: Dr. Arturo Menefee, Mr. Sheldon Whittelsey, STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Matt Mosley, Planning Director Mr. Martin Ogren, Assistant Planning Director Mr. Jonathan Smith, Planner Mrs. Rachel Dennis, Planner Ms. Dana Gafford Mr. Scott Parker, City Engineer Mr. Robbie Treese, City Attorney CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lucinda Cannon called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve Minutes from the June 23, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting RESULT: Passed MOVER: Director John Sweatman SECONDER: Tom Penton AYES: Chair Cannon, Walters, Bugg, Penton, Mayor Smith, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Director Sweatman NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None III. UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES IV. NEW BUSINESS A. CONDITIONAL USE – Public Hearing 1. …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:15

City Council

Opelika City Council to hear violence prevention presentation

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.

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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council holds work session with no substantive decisions

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

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 21, 2026 TIME: 5:15 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 2. PRESENTATIONS 1. East Alabama Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention Initiative Program. 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 21, 2026 TIME: 5:15 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the work session to order at 05:15 pm. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 2. PRESENTATIONS 1. East Alabama Conflict Resolution and Violence Prevention Initiative Program. State Representative Jeremy Gray and Dr. Paula Wilson made the presentation. 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Mr. Beams asked President Allen if Mr. Bill Schwenk could address the council about 2nd Mission Alliance and its programs in Opelika. President Allen invited Mr. Schwenck to speak and he did so. 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. Mayor Smith spoke about Lillie Finley's retirement as the Purchasing/Revenue Manager and invited her replacement, Courtney Ross, to come up front and introduce herself and present Resolution #6 on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Smith then spoke about Resolution #4 on the Consent Agenda, informed everyone of a Zoning Ordinance Update and Community Workshop on July 28, and the State of the City on July 29. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION The work session ended at 05:54 pm.
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

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.

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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council approves several resolutions and a $2,500 appropriation

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.

300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 21, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION 1. Tom Tippett from Christian Care Ministries. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 07-21-26. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 07-07-26 council meeting. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 1. City's Financial Summary Report for June 2026. 2. June 2026 Monthly Building Summary Report. 3. Proclamation for Mrs. Annie Pearl Stinson. 4. Recognize Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 11. CONSENT AGENDA 1. General Business: Request Alcohol License - Oak Bowery Spirits, LLC dba Oak Bowery - AB Manufacturer. 2. General Business: Request Temporary Street Closure for Trinity Church on 08- 12-26. 3. Resolution: Expense Reports from Various Departments. 4. Resolution: Approve Certain Tax Abatements and Exemptions for Channing Street Copper Co. - ED. 5. Resolution: Approve Grant Application to Mid-South RC&D Council for First Responder Equipment - OFD 6. Resolution: Authorize Alabama …
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 21, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:00 pm and asked Mr. Jones to call the roll. 2. ROLL CALL The Mayor and all City Council members were present. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION Mr. Tippett provided the invocation. 1. Tom Tippett from Christian Care Ministries. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 07-21-26. MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS RESULT: Passed MOVER: Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes SECONDER: Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Chuck Beams AYES: Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2 Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Beams, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 07-07-26 council meeting. President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Rauch made a motion to approve. Ms. Holmes seconded the motion. President Allen then asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes. President Allen state …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 09:00

General

Board to decide on two setback variances carried over from June

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.

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300 Martin Luther King Blvd., Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 14, 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B. VARIANCE 1. Lee Tharp, Kadre Engineering, authorized representative for The Parmer Group, LLC property owner, 300 S 7th Street, C-2 zoning district, (R-5 standards apply for residential developments in commercial zones). Requesting three setback variances: (1) Requesting a 15' front yard setback variance from the minimum 25' front yard setback requirement, (2) requesting a 10' side yard on street setback variance from the minimum 20' side yard on street setback requirement (3) requesting a 3' side yard setback variance from the minimum 10' side yard setback requirement. (Item carried over from June meeting due to lack of quorum.) 2. Richard Hayley, Hayley Investments LLC, property owner, 500 Avenue A, C-2 zoning district (R-5 standards apply for residential developments in commercial zones). Requesting three variances: (1) requesting a 53 square foot lot size variance from the minimum 7,500 sf lot size requirement, (2) requesting a 15 foot front yard setback variance from the minimum 30-foot front yard setback, (3) requesting a 10 foot side yard on street setback variance from the minimum 20' side yard on street setback. (Item carried over from June meeting due to lack of quorum.) “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrange …
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 14, 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Zoning Board of Adjustment held its regular monthly meeting July 14, 2026 in the Meeting Chambers, located at the Opelika Municipal Court. Certified letters have been mailed to all adjacent property owners for related issues. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Wilbert Payne, Vice Chair Brandon Hilyer, Mrs. Micah Melnick, Mr. Chris Anthony, Mr. Monty Newport. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Tipi Miller, Mrs. Raven Harvis STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Martin Ogren, Assistant Planning Director Mrs. Rachel Dennis, Planner Ms. Dana Gafford, Planning and Zoning Technician CALL TO ORDER: Chair Wilbert Payne called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Motion to approve the Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes, April 14, 2026 RESULT: Passed MOVER: Position 7 Chris Anthony SECONDER: Position 2 Brandon Hilyer AYES: Position 2 Hilyer, Position 3 Melnick, Position 5 Newport, Position 6 Payne, Position 7 Anthony NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None B. VARIANCE 1. Lee Tharp, Kadre Engineering, authorized representative for The Parmer Group, LLC property owner, 300 S 7th Street, C-2 zoning district, (R-5 standards apply for residential developments in commercial zones). Requesting three setback variances: (1) Requesting a 15' front yard setback variance from the minimum 25' front yard setback requirement, (2) requesting a 10' side yard on street set …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30

General

Parks board to consider tot watch request and field updates

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.

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1001 SportsPlex Parkway, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA BOARD OF PARKS & RECREATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1001 SportsPlex Parkway July 14, 2026 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. NEW BUSINESS 1. Tot Watch Request-Florencia Knight 2. West Ridge Softball Fields-Avery Davis/Libby Gaberlavage 3. Lee County Youth Development Center 4. Incident Saturday, June 11 (Camera) 4. OTHER BUSINESS 5. Next Meeting: August 11 at Spring Villa Penn Younge Room 5. ADJOURN “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 16:30

General

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 13, 2026.

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CITY OF OPELIKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 9, 2026 TIME: 4:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve June 11, 2026 minutes 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS 2. 714 Ave D: Geneva Historic District COA: Add Front Porch, Replace Windows, and Add Overhangs Applicant: Alexander Bell 3. 830 N. Railroard Ave: Downtown Historic District COA: Replace Doors Applicant: Scott Brown 6. OTHER BUSINESS 4. Enforcement Report 5. Staff Report 6. Next meeting DATE 1. Next meeting August 13, 2026 7. ADJOURN “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 17:15

City Council

School projects update from Scout Program Management

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.

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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council held a work session regarding school projects and rezoning

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.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 7, 2026 TIME: 5:15 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 2. PRESENTATIONS 1. Update on Current and Future Opelika City School Projects - Scout Program Management. 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 7, 2026 TIME: 5:15 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the work session to order at 05:17 pm. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch The Mayor and all City Council members were present. 2. PRESENTATIONS 1. Update on Current and Future Opelika City School Projects - Scout Program Management. Lamar Zuiderhoek from Scout Program Management gave the presentation. 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES Matt Mosley gave an update on the current status of the future rezoning moratorium. 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. Mr. Rauch asked questions about Resolutions #9 and #10 that were answered by Mr. Sweatman, and Resolution #14 that was answered by Mr. McInnis. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION Mr. Jones asked that the council consider suspending the rules to have a second reading on Ordinance #2. 8. END OF WORK SESSION The work session ended at 05:57 pm.
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

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 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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $7.7M in road construction bids and zoning change

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.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 7, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION 1. Mayor Eddie Smith. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. Boy Scout Troup 858. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 07-07-26. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 06-16-26 council meeting. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 1. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 606 Dogwood Avenue. 10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 11. CONSENT AGENDA 1. General Business: Request Temporary Street Closure - Foundry UMC Bible School on 07-22 thru 07-24-26. 2. Bid: Bridgewater Boulevard Construction - ENG ($1,530,025). 3. Bid: Grade, Drain, Base & Pave Hi-Pack Drive - ENG ($2,820,262). 4. Bid: Mill Village Roundabout and Roadway Improvement Project - ENG ($3,339,029). 5. Resolution: Expense Reports from Various Departments. 6. Resolution: Purchase - Panasonic Hardware Management Service Agreement - IT ($42,970). 7. Resolution: Purchase - Two-Way Radios and Related Equipment - OFD ($71,260). 8. Resolution: Approve Amended Employment Contract with Patrick McCulloch - OPD. 9. Resolution: Approve Certain …
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. July 7, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:01 pm and asked Mr. Jones to call the roll. 2. ROLL CALL The Mayor and all City Council members were present. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION Mayor Smith provided the invocation. 1. Mayor Eddie Smith. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 858 led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Boy Scout Troup 858. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 07-07-26. MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS RESULT: Passed MOVER: Councilman Ward 5 Todd Rauch SECONDER: Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes AYES: Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2 Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Beams, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 06-16-26 council meeting. President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. Holmes made a motion to approve. Mr. Beams seconded the motion. President Allen then asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes. President Allen stated, having no corrections, the minutes stand approved …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 09:00

General

Zoning Board will consider two property variance requests

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then discuss two variance applications: one from Lee Tharp for 300 S 7th Street and another from Richard Hayley for 500 Avenue A, both in the C-2 zoning district. Each applicant seeks setbacks or lot‑size adjustments that differ from the district’s minimum requirements.

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CITY OF OPELIKA ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 23, 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES B. VARIANCE 1. Lee Tharp, Kadre Engineering, authorized representative for The Palmer Group, LLC property owner, 300 S 7th Street, C-2 zoning district, (R-5 standards apply for residential developments in commercial zones). Requesting three setback variances: (1) Requesting a 15' front yard setback variance from the minimum 25' front yard setback requirement, (2) requesting a 10' side yard on street setback variance from the minimum 20' side yard on street setback requirement (3) requesting a 3' side yard setback variance from the minimum 10' side yard setback requirement. 2. Richard Hayley, Hayley Investments LLC, property owner, 500 Avenue A, C-2 zoning district (R-5 standards apply for residential developments in commercial zones). Requesting three variances: (1) requesting a 53 square foot lot size variance from the minimum 7,500 sf lot size requirement, (2) requesting a 15 foot front yard setback variance from the minimum 30-foot front yard setback, (3) requesting a 10 foot side yard on street setback variance from the minimum 20' side yard on street setback. “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contac …
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 23, 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Zoning Board of Adjustment held its regular monthly meeting June 23, 2026 n the Meeting Chambers, located at the Opelika Municipal Court. Certified letters have been mailed to all adjacent property owners for related issues. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mrs. Tipi Miller, Mrs. Raven Harvis, Mrs. Micah Melnick MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Wilbert Payne, Vice Chair Brandon Hilyer, Mr. Chris Anthony STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Matt Mosley, Planning Director Mr. Martin Ogren, Assistant Planning Director Mrs. Rachel Dennis, Planner Ms. Dana Gafford, Planning and Zoning Technician The legal threshold for a quorum was not met for this meeting. Approval of minutes will be presented at the July 14, 2026 meeting. B. VARIANCE 1. Lee Tharp, Kadre Engineering, authorized representative for The Palmer Group, LLC property owner, 300 S 7th Street, C-2 zoning district, (R-5 standards apply for residential developments in commercial zones). Requesting three setback variances: (1) Requesting a 15' front yard setback variance from the minimum 25' front yard setback requirement, (2) requesting a 10' side yard on street setback variance from the minimum 20' side yard on street setback requirement (3) requesting a 3' side yard setback variance from the minimum 10' side yard setback requirement. No action due to lack of quorum. This item will be pr …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 15:00

General

Planning Commission to hear 156-lot Mayfair subdivision and zoning text changes

The Opelika Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plat for Mayfair Subdivision Phase 2 (156 single-family lots), two conditional use requests, and proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding alcohol and hemp/CBD uses. The Commission will also approve minutes from May 26, 2026, and receive an update on previous cases.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves 156-lot Mayfair Phase 2 preliminary plat

The Opelika Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Mayfair Subdivision Phase 2, a 156-lot single-family residential development on South Uniroyal Road, with staff recommendations including sidewalks, underground utilities, and setback notes. The commission also approved two conditional use permits: a car wash redevelopment at 2002 Marvyn Parkway with operating hours amended to 5 a.m.–9 p.m., and a contractor's office with outdoor storage at 2605 Society Hill Road. A proposed zoning ordinance amendment on alcohol and hemp/CBD uses was tabled for further review.

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CITY OF OPELIKA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 23, 2026 TIME: 3:00 PM I. WELCOME - Some items at this meeting will have a designated public hearing (noted below). Individuals are limited to one 5-minute comment period per public hearing. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 26, 2026 III. UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES IV. NEW BUSINESS A. PLAT (Preliminary Only) – Public Hearing 1. Mayfair SD, Phase 2, 156 lots, Josh Mura, Samford Group authorized representative for Aaron Adams, property owner, 2405 S Uniroyal Road, PUD zone, 156 single family home lots. B. CONDITIONAL USE – Public Hearing 2. Kumar Patel, property owner, 2002 Marvyn Parkway, C-3, GC-P zone, 1.2 acre lot, Car Wash self-service bays and automatic. 3. Reynolds Cook/Austin Harmon, authorized representative for Reynolds Cook, property owner, 2605 Society Hill Road, C-3 zone, 32,670 sf Southern Lawns office and warehouse. C. TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE — Public Hearing 4. Revision to Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 7.3. C. Use Categories (matrix table) for alcohol and hemp/CBD uses, and Section 8.28.5 Package Liquor Store Standards for Use - A public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need …
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 23, 2026 TIME: 3:00 PM I. WELCOME - Some items at this meeting will have a designated public hearing (noted below). Individuals are limited to one 5-minute comment period per public hearing. The City of Opelika Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting June 23, 2026 in the Meeting Chambers, located at the Opelika Municipal Court. Certified letters have been mailed to all adjacent property owners for related issues. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Lucinda Cannon, Mayor Eddie Smith, Councilwoman Leigh Whatley, Mr. Sheldon Whittelsey, Dr. Arturo Menefee, Mr. Ben Bugg, Mr. Tom Penton, Mr. Jay Walters, and Mr. John Sweatman. MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Matt Mosley, Planning Director Mr. Martin Ogren, Assistant Planning Director Mrs. Rachel Dennis, Planner Ms. Dana Gafford, Planning and Zoning Technician Mr. Scott Parker, City Engineer Mr. Robbie Treese, City Attorney CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lucinda Cannon called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 26, 2026 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes May 26, 2026 Motion to approve RESULT: Passed MOVER: Jay Walters SECONDER: Director John Sweatman AYES: Chair Cannon, Walters, Bugg, Whittelsey, Penton, Menefee, Mayor Smith, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Director Sweatman NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None III. UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES IV. NEW BUSINESS A. P …
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Motion to approve RESULT: Passed MOVER: Jay Walters SECONDER: Director John Sweatman
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that the development will retain or install landscape buffering along the corridor
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Motion to grant conditional use approval with staff recommendations RESULT: Passed MOVER: Arturo Menefee SECONDER: Sheldon Whittelsey
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Motion to table the item. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Arturo Menefee SECONDER: Sheldon Whittelsey
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Motion to adjourn at 3:42 p.m. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Arturo Menefee SECONDER: Sheldon Whittelsey
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 17:45

City Council

Council worksession to review upcoming regular meeting agenda

This is a worksession of the Opelika City Council, held to review and discuss items slated for the upcoming regular council meeting. No resolutions, ordinances, or other substantive items are listed for action during this session. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing on agenda preparation.

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✓ Decided: The Opelika City Council held a work session on June 16, 2026

The council conducted a work session that included presentations from the Lee County Emergency Management Agency and Mr. Motley. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 16, 2026 TIME: 5:45 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 16, 2026 TIME: 5:45 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the work session to order at 05:45 pm. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch Mayor Smith, President Allen, Ms. Holmes, Ms. Whatley, and Mr. Beams were present. Mr. Rauch was absent. 2. PRESENTATIONS Rita Smith from the Lee County Emergency Management Agency presented Consent Agenda item #6. Mr. Motley presented Consent Agenda item # 7 at the request of President Allen. 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. None. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION The work session ended at 05:54 pm.
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Rezoning 18.34 acres on Birmingham Hwy to commercial - public hearing & first reading

The council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 18.34 acres on Birmingham Highway from R-4 to C-2 with a coordinated greenway plan, followed by a first reading of the ordinance. Consent agenda items include purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for $39,012, a special use permit for Verizon Wireless on Frederick Road, and a lump sum RSA payment of $78,405 to retirees. Mayor will present monthly financial and building summaries and recognize the police department for accreditation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves several resolutions and introduces a zoning ordinance change

The council approved the consent agenda including various departmental resolutions and a vehicle purchase. An ordinance to rezone 18.34 acres at the 3400 Block of Birmingham Hwy was introduced for its first reading.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 16, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION 1. Will Spivey from First Baptist Church of Opelika. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. Boy Scout Troop 11. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 06-16-26. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 06-02-26 council meeting. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 1. City's Financial Summary Report for May 2026. 2. May 2026 Monthly Building Summary Report. 3. Recognize OPD for Earning Accreditation from the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP). 4. Recognize Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 1. Public Hearing - Amend Zoning Ordinance & Map: 3400 Block Birmingham Hwy, 18.34 Acres, from R-4 to C-2, GC-P. 10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 11. CONSENT AGENDA 1. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Brewzle Bourbon Festival on 08-28 and 08-29-26. 2. Resolution: Expense Reports from Various Departments. 3. Resolution: Designate City Personal Property Surplus and Authorize Disposal. 4. Resolution: Purchase - One (1) 2026 Ford Explorer - PLAN ($39,012). 5. Resolution: A …
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 16, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:00 pm and asked Mr. Jones to call the roll. 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Smith, President Allen, Ms. Holmes, Ms. Whatley, and Mr. Beams were present. Mr. Rauch was absent. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION Mr. Spivey provided the invocation. 1. Will Spivey from First Baptist Church of Opelika. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 11 led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Boy Scout Troop 11. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 06-16-26. MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS RESULT: Passed MOVER: Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Chuck Beams SECONDER: Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes AYES: Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2 Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Beams NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 06-02-26 council meeting. President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. Holmes made a motion to approve. Ms. Whatley seconded the motion. President Allen then asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the min …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:00

General

1100 Glenn Street, Opelika
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 16:30

General

Historic Preservation Commission to review request for 601 N. Railroad Ave

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss new business and review staff and enforcement reports. The primary agenda item is a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property in the Downtown Historic District.

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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission approves COA for 601 S. Railroad Ave project

The commission approved the May 14, 2026 minutes. It approved the requested Certificate of Appropriateness for the widow's walk, rear ramp, and tree removal at 601 S. Railroad Ave, following staff recommendations. The meeting was then adjourned.

300 MLK Boulevard, Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 11, 2026 TIME: 4:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve May 14, 2026 minutes. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS 2. 601 N. Railroad Ave: Downtown Historic District COA: Widows Walk, Rear Porch & Ramp, Landscaping 6. OTHER BUSINESS 3. Enforcement Report 4. Staff Report 5. Next meeting DATE 1. Next meeting July 9, 2026 7. ADJOURN “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 11, 2026 TIME: 4:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER Mike Buckelew called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Aaron Bushey to approve May 14, 2026 minutes. The motion was seconded by Aaron Kovak. All approved. 1. Approve May 14, 2026 minutes. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) Mike Buckelew opened the floor for public comments. There were none. 4. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to discuss. 5. NEW BUSINESS 2. 601 N. Railroad Ave: Downtown Historic District COA: Widows Walk, Rear Porch & Ramp, Landscaping Agenda Item #: 1 Meeting Date: 06/11/2026 Action Requested: COA: Widows Walk, Rear Porch & Ramp, Landscaping Location of Property: 601 S. Railroad Ave; Downtown Historic District Petitioner: Jake Whaley Resources: Robertson-Huskey House. Circa 1894. Two-story Second Empire Italianate home, wood frame, mansard roof and dormers. This home is in the Downtown Historic District. However, it is not on the National Registry. Proposal: The petitioner requests a COA for the following: 1. Update the widow's walk to include corner columns with lap siding and decorative wood railing to match the front porch. 2. Install a wood ramp and steps painted to match front porch steps. Face ramp with brick and cap with concrete to match the front porch. 3. Remove six (6) trees and replac …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to consider $1.2 million intersection project and $688k police equipment

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding demolitions and weed abatement assessments. The body is also reviewing bids for infrastructure improvements and police equipment purchases.

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✓ Decided: Opelika City Council approves demolitions and weed abatement assessments

The City Council approved several resolutions regarding property demolitions and weed abatement assessments for Martin Luther King Boulevard and Magnolia Street. Additional approvals included road improvements, police equipment purchases, and Juneteenth celebration funding.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 2, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION 1. Will Spivey from First Baptist Church of Opelika. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 06-02-26. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 05-19-26 council meeting. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 1. Upcoming Events on June 6, 2026. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 1. Public Hearing - Demolition - 500-A Martin Luther King Boulevard. 2. Public Hearing - Demolition - 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard. 3. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 500-A Martin Luther King Boulevard. 4. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 500-B Martin Luther King Boulevard. 5. Public Hearing - Weed Abatement Assessment - 1211 Magnolia Street. 10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 11. CONSENT AGENDA 1. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - Juneteenth Celebration on 06-19-26. 2. Bid: Robotic Turf Mowing System Lease and Repair/Service Agreement - PW ($ as needed). 3. Bid: Waverly Parkway and Dunlop Drive Intersection Improvements - ENG ($1,222,586). 4 …
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 2, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:00 pm and asked Mr. Jones to call the roll. 2. ROLL CALL The Mayor and all City Council members were present. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION Mr. Spivey provided the invocation. 1. Will Spivey from First Baptist Church of Opelika. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Russell A. Jones, MMC - City Clerk. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 06-02-26. MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS RESULT: Passed MOVER: Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes SECONDER: Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Chuck Beams AYES: Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2 Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Councilman Ward 4 - President Pro-Tem Beams, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 05-19-26 council meeting. President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Rauch made a motion to approve. Ms. Holmes seconded the motion. President Allen then asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes. President Allen s …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 17:45

City Council

Council worksession to review upcoming regular agenda

The City Council is holding a worksession to review and discuss the consent and regular agenda items for the upcoming regular council meeting. No specific resolutions, ordinances, or other substantive items are listed for action at this worksession.

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✓ Decided: City Council held a discussion-only work session on June 2

The City Council held a brief work session with no formal votes, approvals, or resolutions recorded. Members discussed upcoming agenda items and reviewed a new process for downtown events and street closures managed by Opelika Main Street. The Mayor also provided updates on local weekend activities.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 2, 2026 TIME: 5:45 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. June 2, 2026 TIME: 5:45 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the work session to order at 05:45 pm. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch The Mayor and all City Council members were present. 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 5. GENERAL UPDATES Mayor Smith reminded everyone about all the events happening in Opelika on Saturday. 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. Mr. Rauch asked a question about General Business item #1 on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Motley explained the new downtown event and street closure process now managed by Opelika Main Street. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION The work session ended at 05:55 pm.
Tue May 26, 2026 · 15:00

General

Opelika Planning Commission to consider zoning changes for alcohol and hemp uses

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments and a street renaming. The body will also review plat approvals and a property annexation.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves final plat for Springs at Opelika subdivision

The Opelika Planning Commission approved the final plat for the Springs at Opelika subdivision, a 7-lot development on approximately 34.47 acres at Gateway Drive and Society Hill Road, with staff recommendations. The commission also sent positive recommendations to the City Council for the annexation of a 35,098 sq ft lot at 6571 Highway 431 North and for renaming Jo-Ann Drive to Faith Way. A preliminary plat for Perryman Hill Plaza could not be voted on due to a lack of quorum and will proceed through the statutory approval process. Proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding alcohol, tobacco, and hemp uses were tabled for further review.

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CITY OF OPELIKA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. May 26, 2026 TIME: 3:00 PM I. WELCOME - Some items at this meeting will have a designated public hearing (noted below). Individuals are limited to one 5-minute comment period per public hearing. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. UPDATE ON PREVIOUS CASES IV. NEW BUSINESS A. PLAT (Preliminary Only), Continued Item – Public Hearing 1. Perryman Hill Plaza Plat No. 1 SD, 9 lots, Jerry South, Gonzalez-Strength, Inc., authorized representative for Perryman Hill, LLC, property owners, 3615 Birmingham Highway, C-2, GC-P, preliminary approval. (This item continued from the April 26th PC meeting.) B. FINAL PLAT 2. Springs at Opelika SD, 7 lots, Gateway Drive & Society Hill Road, Blake Rice, BSI, Inc., authorized representative for Capps Family Partnership, Ltd., property owner, final approval. C. ANNEXATION 3. Earnest Gunn, Jr., Armuriel Gunn Dumas, Callege Pak Gunn Holloway, property owners, 6571 Highway 431 North (Lafayette Pkwy), 35,098 sf lot. D. TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE – Public Hearing 4. Revision to Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 7.3. C. Use Categories (matrix table) for alcohol and hemp/CBD uses, and Section 8.28.5 Package Liquor Store Standards for Use - A public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. E. STREET RENAMING - Public Hearing …
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. May 26, 2026 TIME: 3:00 PM I. WELCOME - Some items at this meeting will have a designated public hearing (noted below). Individuals are limited to one 5-minute comment period per public hearing. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City of Opelika Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting May 24, 2026 in the Meeting Chambers, located at the Opelika Municipal Court. Certified letters have been mailed to all adjacent property owners for related issues. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Lucinda Cannon, Mayor Eddie Smith, Mr. Sheldon Whittelsey, Dr. Arturo Menefee, and Mr. John Sweatman. MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilwoman Leigh Whatley, Mr. Ben Bugg, Mr. Tom Penton, and Mr. Jay Walters, STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Matt Mosley, Planning Director Mr. Martin Ogren, Assistant Planning Director Mrs. Rachel Dennis, Planner Mr. Scott Parker, City Engineer Mr. Robbie Treese, City Attorney CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lucinda Cannon called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Chair Cannon stated the April Minutes should reflect that Chair Cannon recused herself, left the dais and turned over control of the meeting to Sheldon Whittlesey during Item One: Perryman Hill Plaza, Plat No. 1. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes April 28, 2026 with conditions RESULT: Passed MOVER: Mayor Eddie Smith SECONDER: Sheldon Whittelsey AYES: Chair Cannon, Whittelsey, Menefee, Mayor Smith, Director Sweatman NAYS …
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[context] Approval of Planning Commission Minutes April 28, 2026 with conditions RESULT: Passed MOVER: Mayor Eddie Smith SECONDER: Sheldon Whittelsey
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Cannon yea · Whittelsey yea · Menefee yea · Smith yea · Sweatman yea
Motion to grant final plat approval with staff recommendations RESULT: Passed MOVER: Director John Sweatman SECONDER: Arturo Menefee
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Cannon yea · Whittelsey yea · Menefee yea · Smith yea · Sweatman yea
Motion to send a positive recommendation for annexation to City Council with staff recommendation. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Arturo Menefee SECONDER: Sheldon Whittelsey
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ordinance update if supported by the Commission. He noted that future revisions could still occur as part of that process and that evolving federal and state regulations concerning hemp and CBD…
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Motion to send a positive recommendation to City Council RESULT: Passed MOVER: Arturo Menefee SECONDER: Mayor Eddie Smith
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Motion to adjourn at 3:18 p.m. RESULT: Passed MOVER: Director John Sweatman SECONDER: Arturo Menefee
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider property exchange with health authority, body cameras, roundabout

The Opelika City Council will hold its regular meeting with several consent agenda items and one ordinance for first reading. Key decisions include authorizing a real property exchange and lease agreement with the East Alabama Health Care Authority, purchasing police body cameras for $44,765.40, and commencing condemnation proceedings for the Cunningham Drive roundabout. The council will also apply for an ALDOT grant for Waverly Parkway Phase II and make an appointment to the Water Works Board.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves real‑property exchange with health‑care authority

The Opelika City Council adopted its agenda and approved a consent agenda that included a downtown street closure for First Baptist Church VBS, a purchase of OPD body cameras for $44,765.40, and an amendment to the police department's organizational chart. It also authorized an ALDOT transportation grant, began condemnation proceedings for the Cunningham Drive roundabout, appointed Regina Meadows to the Water Works Board, and granted $500 to Sportsplex Tri for Kids. Finally, the council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 021‑26 for a real‑property exchange and lease agreement with the East Alabama Health Care Authority.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. May 19, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION 1. Anne Nicholson from Open Heavens Ministry. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. Avery Massey and Freddy Torres Morales from Opelika High School. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 05-19-26. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 05-05-26 council meeting. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. MAYOR COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS 1. City's Financial Summary Report for April 2026. 2. April 2026 Monthly Building Summary Report. 3. Recognize Killgore Scholarship Recipients. 4. Recognize Opelika Middle School Percussion Program Students. 5. Recognize Character Council Citizen of Excellent Character. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 10. AGENDA-RELATED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 11. CONSENT AGENDA 1. General Business: Request Downtown Street Closure - First Baptist Church Opelika Vacation Bible School from 06-01-26 to 06-04-26. 2. Resolution: Expense Reports from Various Departments. 3. Resolution: Purchase - Body Cameras - OPD ($44,765.40). 4. Resolution: Amend the Organizational Chart of the Opelika Police Department - HR. 5. Resolution: Annual MWPP Reports for East and West Sewe …
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. May 19, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the council meeting to order at 06:00 pm and asked Mr. Jones to call the roll. 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Smith, President Allen, Ms. Holmes, Ms. Whatley, and Mr. Rauch were present. Mr. Beams was absent. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 3. INVOCATION Ms. Nicholson provided the invocation. 1. Anne Nicholson from Open Heavens Ministry. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Avery led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Avery Massey and Freddy Torres Morales from Opelika High School. 5. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Motion to Adopt the CM Agenda for 05-19-26. MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA: UNANIMOUS RESULT: Passed MOVER: Councilwoman Ward 2 Janataka Hughley-Holmes SECONDER: Councilwoman Ward 3 Leigh Whatley AYES: Councilman Ward 1 - President Allen, Councilwoman Ward 2 Hughley-Holmes, Councilwoman Ward 3 Whatley, Councilman Ward 5 Rauch NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) 1. Minutes from the 05-05-26 council meeting. President Allen stated that a copy of the minutes had been previously received by the council and asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Rauch made a motion to approve. Ms. Holmes seconded the motion. President Allen then asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes. Presi …
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council considers real property exchange with East Alabama Health Care Authority

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss agenda items. The primary item for consideration is a first reading of a real property exchange and lease agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Council work session concluded without any recorded decisions

The May 19, 2026 work session included a presentation on a real‑property exchange with the East Alabama Health Care Authority, but no vote or formal action was recorded. The council discussed the consent agenda and the mayor provided a brief update. The session ended at 5:43 p.m. with no substantive approvals, denials, or tablings noted.

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CITY OF OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. May 19, 2026 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 1. Approve Real Property Exchange and Lease Agreement with The East Alabama Health Care Authority - 1st Reading. 5. GENERAL UPDATES 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. May 19, 2026 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER President Allen called the work session to order at 05:31 pm. 1. George Allen, Janataka Hughley-Holmes, Leigh Whatley, Chuck Beams, Todd Rauch Mayor Smith, President Allen, Ms. Holmes, Ms. Whatley, and Mr. Rauch (arrived at 5:41 pm) were present. Mr. Beams was absent. 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. RESOLUTIONS 4. ORDINANCES 1. Approve Real Property Exchange and Lease Agreement with The East Alabama Health Care Authority - 1st Reading. Opelika Fire Chief Shane Boyd explained the exchange and agreement, and then asked the council to consider suspension of the rules and passage so that the city could begin the bid process for building the new fire station. 5. GENERAL UPDATES Mayor Smith spoke about his upcoming Mayor's Remarks on the council agenda. 6. REVIEW/DISCUSS CURRENT COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. Discussion of Consent Agenda or Regular Agenda Items. Mr. Treese explained Consent Agenda Resolution #8 in greater detail. 7. GENERAL / DISCUSSION 8. END OF WORK SESSION The work session ended at 05:43 pm.
Thu May 14, 2026 · 16:30

General

Historic Preservation Commission considers four facade and porch changes

The Opelika Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes in the Northside and Downtown Historic Districts.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved four historic preservation projects, including porch and addition

The commission unanimously adopted the March 12, 2026 minutes. It approved a larger rear screen porch at 405 N. 9th St, a rear addition at 1008 3rd Ave, and window replacements at 501 N. 8th St. No decision was recorded for the façade renovation at 116 S. 8th St.

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CITY OF OPELIKA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. May 14, 2026 TIME: 4:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve March 12, 2026 minutes 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS 2. 405 N. 9th St: Northside Historic District COA: Expand Rear Screen Porch Applicant: Davina Casey 3. 1008 3rd Ave: Northside Historic District COA: Rear Addition Applicant: Warren & Tonya Stiles 4. 501 N. 8th St: Northside Historic District COA: Replacement of Windows Applicant: JaneAnn & Ed Fleming 5. 116 S. 8th St: Downtown Historic District COA: Facade Renovation Applicant: Lindsay Fukai 6. OTHER BUSINESS 6. Enforcement Report 7. Staff Report 8. Next meeting DATE 1. Next meeting June 11, 2026 7. ADJOURN “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. May 14, 2026 TIME: 4:30 PM 1. A CALL TO ORDER Rush Denson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve March 12, 2026 minutes A motion was made by Debbie Purves to approve the March 12, 2026 minutes. The motion was seconded by Aaron Bushey. All approved. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Limit comments to 3 minutes or less) Rush Denson opened the floor for public comments. There were none. 4. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to discuss. 5. NEW BUSINESS 2. 405 N. 9th St: Northside Historic District COA: Expand Rear Screen Porch Applicant: Davina Casey Agenda Item #: 1 Meeting Date: 05/14/2026 Action Requested: COA: Expand Rear Screen Porch Location of Property: 405 N. 9th St; Northside Historic District Petitioner: Davina Casey Resources: C.1890. One and a half story, wood frame Victorian cottage with hip with cross gable roof of asphalt shingles, interior brick chimneys, decorative gables, off centered wood door, flanking double hung sash windows, partial width porch with hip roof, double colonnettes on brick bases, open rail balustrade, weatherboard siding. Contributing Resource. Proposal: The petitioner requests a COA for the following: 1. Remove current 6’ x 20’ rear screen porch and rebuild a14’ x 20’ screen porch. The new porch will have a poured concre …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 09:00

General

Opelika Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting canceled

The regular meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of applications.

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300 Martin Luther King Blvd., Opelika
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CITY OF OPELIKA ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 300 Martin Luther King Blvd. May 12, 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM 1. Notice of Cancellation 1. The regular Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026 has been canceled due to lack of applications. “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Opelika will make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator 72 hours prior to the meeting at (334)705-5130.”

Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 65 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$1.0MTABB TEXTILES CO INC
Department of Justice · CLOTH NEEDED FOR ORDERS AT OUR OAKDALE UNICOR
$922,248TABB TEXTILES CO INC
Department of Justice · POLY FABRIC
$780,950ALLIGARE, LLC
Department of the Interior · WIP MAGNACIDE H - 2023
$757,200TABB TEXTILES CO INC
Department of Justice · FABRIC NEEDED FOR OUR OAKDALE UNICOR
$701,775TABB TEXTILES CO INC
Department of Justice · POLY FABRIC
$691,880ALLIGARE, LLC
Department of the Interior · BIA WAPATO IRRIGATION PROJECT AQUATIC HERBICIDE 2022
$626,360TABB TEXTILES CO INC
Department of Justice · FABRIC FOR INMATE CLOTHING PROGRAM AT UNICOR OAKDALE
$459,115TABB TEXTILES CO INC
Department of Justice · POLY FABRIC
$458,582SOUTHEAST APOTHECARY OPELIKA, INC.
Department of Defense · UNIT DOSE RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS
$435,562ALLIGARE, LLC
Department of the Interior · MAGNACIDE H AQUATIC HERBICIDE (ACROLEIN, STABILIZED) FOR BUREAU OF IND

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Lee County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+463 people (+$73.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Hurricane": 8, "Severe Storm": 7, "Tornado": 2, "Biologica · last Thu Sep 26, 2024)
Traffic fatalities8 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments3,377 (51,454 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,168/mo (949 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.8% (low numeracy 32% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

5,466
Recorded votes
$179.1M
Annual budget
$187.3M
Debt outstanding
568
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$179.1M
Spending$154.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$187.3M
Debt-to-revenue1.05×
Debt-load index54 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.417
All kids
0.364
Black kids
0.328

Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

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