Vestavia Hills, AL

City Council

The City Council will consider agreements for storm debris removal and an ADA connection to the Library in the Forest. The meeting includes first readings for five separate property annexations and rezonings.

• Resolution 5664: MOU with Jefferson County for storm debris removal
• Resolution 5665: ADA connection to the Library in the Forest via ALDOT
• Ordinances 3360-3363: Annexation and rezoning of 4616 Old Looney Mill Road and 2494 Dolly Ridge Trail to R-1
• Ordinances 3364-3367: Annexation and rezoning of 2421 Rocky Ridge Road and 2504 Skyland Drive to R-1
• Ordinances 3368-3369: Annexation and rezoning of 1715 Collinwood Court to O-1

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to conduct final reviews of materials and landscaping for three specific properties. The board will also review and approve minutes from the October 6, 2026 meeting.

• DRB-26-17: Final materials and landscape review for 13041 Liberty PKWY
• DRB-26-18: Final materials review for 2901 Crowne Ridge Dr
• DRB-26-19: Final materials and landscape review for 1459 Montgomery HWY

Planning and Zoning Commission

City Council

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Design Review Board

City Council

Planning and Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Zoning Adjustment

City Council

City Council

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Parks and Recreation Board

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Design Review Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Library Board of Trustees

The Vestavia Hills Library Board of Trustees will meet to review September 2026 financial and statistical reports. The board is scheduled to vote on the LITF Strategic Plan for 2027-2031 and on qualifications for library board members. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Vote on LITF Strategic Plan 2027-2031
• Vote on Qualifications for Library Board Members
• Review of September 2026 Budget Report
• Review of September 2026 Balance Sheets
• Review of September 2026 Statistical Report

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will review updates on fall sports, the VHAC, seniors, maintenance, and the LP Project. The meeting includes discussions on McCallum Park and a VHCS Licensee Agreement.

• VHCS Licensee Agreement
• McCallum Park discussion
• LP Project Update
• Fall Sports, VHAC, and Senior updates

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

The Vestavia Hills City Council will meet to discuss financial reports and several resolutions. The body is deciding on the disposal of surplus property, a board appointment, and financing for future capital projects.

• Resolution 5661: Declaring personal property as surplus and authorizing sale or disposal
• Resolution 5662: Appointing a member to the Board of Zoning Adjustment
• Resolution 5663: Accepting terms for financing capital expenditures for FY 2027

City Council

The City Council will receive a status update on the Police Department Substation project. Members will also introduce and discuss the Comprehensive Plan.

• Police Department Substation project status update
• Comprehensive Plan introduction and discussion

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to discuss a request to reduce the front setback for a new home construction. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the September 17, 2026, meeting.

• BZA-26-16: Request to reduce front setback to 26 feet instead of the required 60 feet at 229 Sheridan Lane

General

The City Council is meeting to conduct interviews for the Board of Zoning and Adjustments. The session consists of scheduled interviews with two individuals.

• Interview with Rod Bizzell at 1:00 p.m.
• Interview with Stephen Greer at 1:30 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission meets October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM to consider four final plat requests and one rezoning. The plats would subdivide or combine lots, including splitting the Vestavia Sports Park lot tied to an earlier-approved car-wash and retail development. The rezoning request would change 2504 Skyland Drive from Jefferson County E-2 to Vestavia Hills R-1 to complete an annexation approved July 20, 2026. The agenda also includes routine roll call, pledge, and approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes.

• FP-26-16: subdivide Lot 1A of the Vestavia Sports Park Survey into two lots (zoned B-2), splitting a car-wash and retail development; rear lot access via Sicard Hollow Road
• FP-26-17: subdivide acreage into two lots for Murphree Survey No. 1 (zoned B-3)
• FP-26-18: combine Lot 14, the East 1/2 of Lot 15 and the West 1/2 of Lot 13, Block 9 of Biltmore Estates into one lot (zoned R-2), following a prior Board of Zoning Adjustment lot area variance
• FP-26-19: combine Lots 1 & 2 of Chateau Crest Subdivision into one lot (zoned R-2), with an added rear easement for stormwater drainage
• RZ-26-12: rezone 2504 Skyland Drive from Jefferson County E-2 to Vestavia Hills R-1 for annexation, following overnight annexation approval on July 20, 2026

General

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

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

City Council

The Vestavia Hills City Council meets October 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM with three public hearings scheduled. Two are on ordinances accepting bids for a Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation Project and an Altadena Valley Park Recreational Trails Project, each authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute related documents. A third hearing covers Ordinance 3309-A, amending an earlier ordinance for a limited-scope architectural agreement covering feasibility, space programming, and concept design for an Eastside Library/Community Facility. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, a Fire Prevention Month proclamation, and citizens comments; no dollar amounts are stated in the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 3309-A: architectural agreement for feasibility, space programming and concept design for an Eastside Library/Community Facility
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3358: accepting a bid for the Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation Project
• Public hearing on Ordinance 3359: accepting a bid for the Altadena Valley Park Recreational Trails Project
• Proclamation declaring October 2026 as Fire Prevention Month
• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings (Sept 9, 14, and 21, 2026)

The City Council approved an amendment to an architectural agreement for a potential Eastside library or community facility in Liberty Park and accepted a $293,000 bid from Gillespie for the Altadena Valley Park Recreational Trails Project. The Council also accepted a bid for the Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation Project and approved meeting minutes from September.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 9, 14, and 21, 2026 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance Number 3309-A amending the architectural agreement for an Eastside Library/Community Facility (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance Number 3358 accepting a bid for the Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Number 3359 accepting a $293,000 bid from Gillespie for the Altadena Valley Park Recreational Trails Project (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

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

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

City Council

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

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

The City Council approved the general, special revenue, capital project, infrastructure, and debt service fund budgets for the period starting October 1, 2026. Council also authorized a cost-of-living adjustment for city employees and adopted a county hazard mitigation plan.

• Approved Ordinance 3354 adopting FY2027 budgets (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 5659 authorizing a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for employees (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 5660 adopting the Shelby County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan (4-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

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

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

Parks and Recreation Board

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

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

• Proposed FY 2027 Budget discussion

The City Council held a work session to discuss the scope, location, and public input process for a proposed library or community facility on the east side of the city. No formal votes were taken; a resolution providing direction for the project will be presented at a future meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

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

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

City Council

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

• Budget presentations

The Vestavia Hills City Council held a work session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which includes a $9 million proposal for synthetic turf at Liberty Park and a $6 million contribution to city schools. No budget was approved or adopted during this session. Councilor Kimberly Cook stated she intends to recommend postponing the final budget vote until September 21, 2026, to allow more time for public comment and discussion regarding the lack of funding for an East Side library.

• Reviewed proposed FY2027 budget overview (no vote taken)
• Discussed $9 million Liberty Park athletic field improvements (no vote taken)
• Discussed $6 million contribution to Vestavia Hills City Schools (no vote taken)
• Councilor Cook stated intent to recommend postponing budget vote to Sept 21
• City Manager confirmed budget must be adopted prior to Oct 1
• Meeting adjourned at 5:11 PM

City Council

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

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

The City Council approved a contract for the renovation of Fire Station No. 4 and authorized a road improvement agreement with Jefferson County. The Council also adopted the final 10% of the FY 2026 budget and updated police equipment ordinances. Budget and salary resolutions were postponed to September 21.

• Approved $5,288,248 bid from CT General Contractors for Fire Station No. 4 renovation (5-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County for road improvements on River Run Drive, Lane, and Trail (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3353 adopting the final 10% of FY 2026 budgets (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3352 updating police equipment use for off-duty employment (5-0)
• Approved August 17, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Postponed Ordinance 3354 (FY 2027 budgets) to September 21
• Postponed Resolution 5659 (employee salary increase) to September 21

Design Review Board

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

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

Board of Zoning Adjustment

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

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

Parks and Recreation Board

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

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

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council

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

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

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

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

Planning and Zoning Commission

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

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

Design Review Board

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Parks and Recreation Board

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

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

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