NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with Section 11 of Act No. 82-693 of the Legislature of Alabama, as amended, the Shelby County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Community Room located on the 2nd floor of the Shelby County Services Building at 1123 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124, for the purpose of taking action on the following item:

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Amendment to ARTICLE 1. General Provisions, Section 1.09 Definitions

The proposed amendment is as follows (strikeout text = deleted; underline text =added):

ARTICLE 1. General Provisions, Section 1.09 Definitions

Family Subdivision

A subdivision of land into no more than five parcels, including remnant parcels, for the purpose of dividing land among the following designated legally related family members: spouse, siblings, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, or step-related individuals of the same status. Application for a family subdivision must include an affidavit acknowledging that subdivided lots may only be transferred, sold or leased to the above referenced family members. This case type requires the administrative review of a final plat. (Amended Res. No 21-08-23-04)

Lots created under a family subdivision shall only be sold or transferred to an “immediate family member” as defined in the Subdivision Regulations of Shelby County for a period of ten (10) years from the recording date of the plat. After 10 years, the “immediate family member” requirement shall no longer apply. A family subdivision may be converted to a minor, major, or rural subdivision at any time as long as lots within the family subdivision meet the subdivision regulations and all lot owners approve the change.

Family-owned lots retain the ability to further subdivide under the provisions of a Family Subdivision, indefinitely, up to a maximum of five lots. Further subdivision of family-owned lots within a Family Subdivision shall require the approval of each lot owner meeting the definition of “immediate family member.” Lots owned by non-family members may not be re-subdivided under a family subdivision.

All persons who so desire shall have an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to this case. The case is available for review at the Shelby County Department of Development Services located in the Shelby County Services Building at 1123 County Services Drive in Pelham. Call 205-620-6650 for more information.

Shelby County Planning Commission

Shelby County Reporter:
Jan. 4, 11 and 18, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE