On January 20, 2026, City Council adopted amendments to the Downtown Development District code (Appendix A of the UDC) with an effective date of July 20, 2026.
The proposed amendments clarify minor inconsistencies identified during the previous adoption process. Specifically, the amendments: establish an administrative process for minor deviations; clarify the development process in SD districts; clarify curb-cut requirements for access to parking lots from primary and secondary frontages and the location of parking lots relative to the principal building façade; clarify screening requirements for surface parking lots and parking structures; reintroduce screening requirements for rooftop equipment; clarify the design intent of metal fences; reintroduce signage and façade illustrative graphics; and correct typographical, reference, and regulatory text errors and omissions.
Amendments are proposed to the following Sections of Appendix A:
- Section 1. General Provisions
- Section 2. Administrative Procedures
- Section 3. Zoning Sub-Districts
- Section 5. Development Standards
- Section 6. Frontage Standards
- Section 7. Building Design and Material Standards
- Section 9. Definitions and Rules of Construction
No amendments are proposed for Section 4. Use Regulations or Section 8. Nonconformities
A copy of the proposed amendments are available for public inspection in the Third Floor Lobby of Mobile Government Plaza, South Tower, 205 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602.
On April 16th, 2026, the City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for an update to the Downtown Development District code (Appendix A of the UDC).
Written comments received by noon on Friday, April 10, 2026 will be provided to the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission Public Hearing
Pre-registration is not required to speak at the hearing.
Written comments may also be emailed to planning@cityofmobile.com or mailed to:
City of Mobile Planning and Zoning
PO Box 1827
Mobile, AL 36633
