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    Board of Zoning Adjustments

    The Pell City Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) hears and decides on appeals concerning the enforcement of zoning ordinances. Their primary functions include granting variances (allowing deviations from zoning rules due to hardship) and special exceptions (permitting uses specifically allowed with certain conditions), ensuring flexibility in zoning while upholding the overall intent of the city’s zoning regulations.

    The Board of Zoning Adjustments meets the third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 1905 1st Avenue North. If you have questions or need to apply for a variance, please click to email the Planning & Zoning Department.

    Planning Commission

    The Pell City Planning Commission is responsible for guiding the physical development and growth of Pell City. They review and approve subdivision plats, site plans, zoning changes, and comprehensive plans, ensuring that land use aligns with the city’s long-term vision and promotes orderly, sustainable development.

    The Pell City Planning Commission meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

    Inspections & Building Permits

    Required Inspections and Current Building Codes: Ordinance 2020-5319

    All inspection requests should be e-mailed to inspections@cityofpellcity.net with no less than 24 hours notice.

    • Site Inspection
    • Temporary Power
    • Footing Inspection
    • Poured Wall
    • Slab Plumbing Inspection
    • Slab Prep Inspection
    • Rough Inspections
    • Framing
    • House Wrap
    • Electrical
    • Plumbing & Gas
    • HVAC
    • Temporary to Permanent Power
    • Final Inspections
    • Electrical
    • Plumbing & Gas
    • General Construction
    • Erosion control such as sod or seed and hay must be in place before a C/O is issued

    All failed inspections will result in re-inspection fees which must be paid in full prior to scheduling a final inspection.

    State Building Code

    • 2021 International Existing Building Code
    • 2021 International Plumbing Code
    • 2021 International Mechanical Code
    • 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
    • 2021 International Fire Code
    • 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
    • 2021 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72)
    • 2021 ICC/NSSA-500 Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters
    • ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2013 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential
    • 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

    Planning and Zoning Permit Applications

    You may e-mail your completed permit application along with all required documents (i.e. state certifications, building plans, site plans, civil plans, etc.) to the Planning & Zoning Department.

    Planning and Zoning References