Parking reforms in Birmingham, AL

Parking minimum removal

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.

Status
Adopted
Adoption date
May 7, 2024
Scope
Citywide
Affected land uses
All uses
Requirements
By right
Reporter
Daniel Christiansen
Citation 1
Source
Municipal Code
Notes
Title 2. Chapter 1. Section 4.
URL
www.birminghamal.gov
  • Screenshot of Municipal Code
Citation 2
Source
City of Birmingham Right Size Parking Initiative
URL
www.birminghamal.gov
  • Screenshot of City of Birmingham Right Size Parking Initiative
Citation 3
Source
ABC 3340 News
URL
www.abc3340.com
  • Screenshot of ABC 3340 News
Citation 4
Source
Right Sized Parking Draft Ordinance
Notes
Page 26
URL
www.birminghamal.gov
  • Screenshot of Right Sized Parking Draft Ordinance

Parking maximum

In May 2024, Birmingham replaced parking minimums with parking maximums for all uses citywide.

Status
Adopted
Adoption date
May 7, 2024
Scope
Citywide
Affected land uses
All uses
Requirements
By right
Reporter
Daniel Christiansen
Citation 1
Source
Municipal Code
Notes
Title 2. Chapter 1. Section 4.
URL
www.birminghamal.gov
  • Screenshot of Municipal Code
Citation 2
Source
City of Birmingham Right Size Parking Initiative
URL
www.birminghamal.gov
  • Screenshot of City of Birmingham Right Size Parking Initiative
Citation 3
Source
ABC 3340 News
URL
www.abc3340.com
  • Screenshot of ABC 3340 News
Citation 4
Source
Right Sized Parking Draft Ordinance
Notes
Page 26
URL
www.birminghamal.gov
  • Screenshot of Right Sized Parking Draft Ordinance