Zoning Ordinances and Staff Review

The Vestavia Hills Zoning Staff is made up of the City Clerk (Zoning Official), the City Planner (Requests for Rezoning, Plats, Variances and DRB review), the Building Official (Building Codes and Plan Reviews), the City Engineer (Engineering, Public Improvements and Access), GIS Technician (GIS mapping) and the Fire Marshal (Fire Codes). The Zoning Staff meets

Economic Development

Welcome to the City of Vestavia Hills, one of Alabama’s most vibrant and fastest growing business communities. Vestavia Hills is recognized in the Birmingham metropolitan region for its excellent schools, high median household income, and superb quality of life. Incorporated in 1950, the City has grown from a small, isolated settlement to a developing suburb,

Studies/Assessment

Census Data / Demographics Citizen Surveys Community & Retail Corridor Plans Current Employee Survey (May 2025) Vestavia Hills City Schools Healthcare Community Market Street Study Parks & Recreation Public Safety Transportation Pro-Business Government Census Data / Demographics Click HERE to view the latest census data and community demographics. Citizen Surveys The City of Vestavia Hills

Development Areas

Vestavia Hills Executive Summary Click on the image for Vestavia Hills Executive Summary Travel Corridors and Traffic Counts             US 31 Corridor Retail Executive Summary (US 31 Retail) US 31 Site Map Cahaba Heights Retail Executive Summary (Cahaba Heights Retail) Cahaba Heights Site Map Cahaba Heights Plan Update Liberty Park

Get Involved in Vestavia Hills!

There are many volunteer opportunities for Vestavia Hills residents to get involved in the community. Volunteering is a rewarding way to serve your city, meet new people, discover new interests, have fun and learn something new. We hope you will invest in your community by volunteering your time and talents! Current Vacancies Click HERE for

About Vestavia Hills

Welcome to Vestavia Hills – Alabama’s premier place to live, shop, work and play. Vestavia Hills is an economically powerful and culturally fascinating community that exemplifies the ideals of fine southern hospitality. A strong sense of community pride, coupled with top-performing schools and a thriving economy, make Vestavia Hills “A Life Above.” We are more

A Life Above

Welcome to the City of Vestavia Hills – Alabama’s premier place to live, shop, work and play. Vestavia Hills is an economically powerful and culturally fascinating community that exemplifies the ideals of fine southern hospitality. A strong sense of community pride, coupled with top-performing schools and a thriving economy, make Vestavia Hills “A Life Above.”

City Projects

> Road & Sidewalk Projects > Plan for Growth > Current Drainage Studies & Project Information > Emergency Road Closures > Infrastructure & Community Spaces Plan Road & Sidewalk Projects Periodic delays should be anticipated in all project areas – please drive with caution. If you have any questions or concerns, contact City of Vestavia

Venues

Vestavia Hills is a beautiful, family-friendly community that offers many venues for recreation, gathering, and events. Some of these spaces are available at no cost (reservations may be required), and others involve rental and arrangements. Aquatic Complex  |  720 Waldridge Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216; 205.978.0166 May be reserved through Parks & Recreation. Open annually, Memorial

Senior Living

Many of our residents have found that Vestavia Hills is a wonderful place to call home, both when they were just getting started and now as they sail into their golden years. Vestavia Hills offers many programs and services for enhanced senior living: Meals The City offers two weekday lunch and activity programs, one located