Planning Related Ordinances, Guidelines/Policies, Plans

• Zoning Ordinance
• Sign Ordinance
• Historic District Ordinance
• Lot Split Ordinance
• Triangle District Form-Based Code (2007)

• Design & Signage Guidelines
• Guidelines for Additions to Historic Landmark Homes

Master Planning Documents
In addition to planning and development ordinances found in the Birmingham City Code, there are several other master planning documents that assist the Planning Division in guiding and shaping the development of Birmingham. The following master plans are considered during any development review process: (NOTE: some of these files are very large)

• Triangle District Urban Design Plan (2007)
• Wayfinding & Signage Design Program (2004)
• Eton Road Corridor Plan (1999)
• Downtown Birmingham 2016 Plan (1996)
• Urban Design Plan (1993)
• Birmingham Plan (1980)
• Birmingham Design Plan (1963)
• General Village Plan (1929)

To view any of the above plans, simply click on the link provided.