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The most recent Order of the State Health Officer may be accessed from the links below. Orders, Proclamations & Advisories August 13, 2021: State of Emergency Proclamation issued by the office of Governor Ivey May 31, 2021: As issued by the office of Governor Kay Ivey (click to view press release) Alabama’s COVID-19 public health

Agendas

As of April 1, 2023, all public meeting agenda packets are listed below. To narrow your search, you may filter the meeting types under “Event Categories.” To access agenda packets issued prior to April 1, scroll to the bottom of this page and click the appropriate link. The City of Vestavia Hills offers in-person and

City Leadership

Vestavia Hills has a council-manager form of government in which the Council’s role is policy-making and considering those actions which require council approval. Daily operations of the City are the responsibility of the city manager. The Mayor and the four members of the Vestavia Hills City Council are elected at-large, meaning that each represents all

Lifelong Learning

Classes and lifelong learning programs are available through both Parks and Recreation and the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. In addition to the regular Library programming, The University of Alabama offers OLLI courses at the Library in the Forest. All of these programs are open to the public, but may require Vestavia Hills residency.

Signage

Sign permits may be submitted online using Vestavia Hills Online Services. To report suspected signage violations, call 205.978.0125 or report via Vestavia Hills Connect. Sign regulations are defined by City Ordinance with the purpose of providing specific guidance for the control of all signs designed or intended to be seen by, or attract the attention

Animal Control & Carcass Removal

Animal Control is managed by the Vestavia Hills Police Department. If additional information or assistance is needed, call 205.978.0113. Animal Control and the prevention of rabies in the City of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, and within the police jurisdiction thereof, is governed by Chapter Four of the Vestavia Hills Code of Ordinances. The City’s Code of

Code Enforcement

All property maintenance complaints, other than for building structure, are addressed by the Police Department’s Code Enforcement Officer. Noise complaints are also addressed by VHPD. The Ordinances that address these concerns are below. Anonymous complaints may be submitted through Vestavia Hills Connect or by calling 205.978.0113. City of Vestavia Hills Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance Number

Human Resources

The City of Vestavia Hills is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are categorized into two primary categories: classified (police, fire, EMS services and administrative positions) or non-classified (maintenance, laborer or library page). Regardless of category, all applicants must make application through the Jefferson County Personnel Board. The City typically hires exclusively from the certification listings provided

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

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