Birmingham, AL
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Summary
In May 2024, Birmingham replaced parking minimums with parking maximums for all uses citywide. Previously, off-street parking was not required in the B-4 Central Business District and were reduced in the B-3 Community Business District or by 10% when within 1000 ft of transit.
- Implementation Status
- Implemented
- Reform Type
- Remove parking minimums; Add parking maximums
- Land Uses
- All uses
- Scope of Reform
- Citywide
- Requirements
- By Right
- Reporter
- Daniel Christiansen
Citation 1
- Source Description
- Municipal Code
- Type
- City Code
- URL
- https://www.birminghamal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PEPZNINF_ZoningOrdinance_0921.pdf
- Notes
- Title 2. Chapter 1. Section 4.
Attachments and Screenshots
Citation 2
- Source Description
- City of Birmingham Right Size Parking Initiative
- Type
- Other
- URL
- https://www.birminghamal.gov/parking
- Notes
Attachments and Screenshots
Citation 3
- Source Description
- ABC 3340 News
- Type
- Media Report
- URL
- https://www.abc3340.com/news/local/city-of-birmingham-removes-parking-minimums-to-make-the-city-more-walkable-bikeable-and-transit-accessible-downtown-housing-homes-for-sale-apartments-for-rent-near-railroad-park
- Notes
Attachments and Screenshots
Citation 4
- Source Description
- Right Sized Parking Draft Ordinance
- Type
- Other
- URL
- https://www.birminghamal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/parking_amendments_updated_DRAFTFORPC_231026.pdf
- Notes
- Page 26
