Planning & Zoning
Mission Statement:
The City of Arab has a mission to serve the citizens of Arab by ensuring effective administration of codes and regulations related to good planning and zoning.
Duties and Responsibilities of Planning & Zoning Dept:
- Administration and enforcement of zoning codes
- Process applications for subdivision approvals by Planning Commission
- Provide staff support for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment
Planning Commission:
- Makes rezoning recommendations to the City Council
- Gives final approval of new subdivisions
- Approves & revises elements of the Comprehensive Plan
- Makes zoning code revision recommendations to the City Council.
To petition to be rezoned, applicant must complete the following:
- Contact Planning staff to verify property eligibility for rezoning.
- Pay rezoning process fee.
- Provide copy of a recorded property deed to verify ownership.
- Provide written statement explaining reason for rezone.
- Submit Rezoning Application with original & notarized signatures.
- Provide photos of any structures on the site that may be needed.
Planning & Zoning Department
740 North Main Street
Arab, Alabama 35016
256.586.5968
Kim Johnson
Planning Services Assistant
kjohnson@arabcity.org
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:30a-4:30p
Helpful Resources:
Zoning Ordinance 2016-3
Sign Ordinance
Zoning Map
Subdivision Regulations
Arab City Hall
740 North Main Street
Arab, Alabama 35016
Monday - Friday
7:30a-4:30p
256.586.3544
Mission Statement
The City of Arab has a mission to foster and sustain a living environment that cultivates progressive awareness and the acceptance of diverse cultural differences, while maintaining a wholesome family atmosphere.
The mission also includes an improved quality of life through economic growth and development, continuously seeking ways to increase revenues, and the ongoing expansion of local Infrastructure.