The Inspection Services Department is responsible for plan reviews, code enforcement, issuing building permits and Certificates of Occupancy, and performing inspections on all building components. These components include structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, natural and propane gas, and investigating complaints received from the public. Links are provided on the City of Gardendale web sit
e to assist you in these processes. Planning and Zoning is a division of the Inspection Services Department regulating and controlling the design, quality of materials, building and property use and location of all residential and commercial developments within the city. This department is also responsible for safeguarding property and the public welfare through the enforcement of the City’s zoning codes. This includes enforcement of the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Ord. No. 2013-02), the Subdivision Regulations, and the Vision 2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Business Licenses: Inspection Services also performs inspections and verifies zoning for the release of business licenses, both for new businesses and for those having a change of location within the city. The New Business Start-Up Guide has been created to assist in this process. Information is also provided for the Home Occupation business licenses. Contact Us
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inspection Services
945 Grubbs Avenue
Gardendale, AL 35071
Office: (205) 631-1708
Our Services:
New Business Start-Up Guide
Permits and Permitting Process
Inspections/Complaints
Building Codes
Planning & Zoning Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Contacts/Services
Zoning Ordinance No. 2013-02
