Prattville City Council to Hear Rezoning Request on January 20

The City of Prattville has scheduled a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026, at City Hall to consider a rezoning application filed by Chad Jay Peacock. The petitioner seeks to change the zoning classification of a parcel located at 682 Covered Bridge Parkway, inside the corporate limits, from R-5 (Single-Family High-Density District) to O-1 (Office District). The notice was posted January 4, 2026, in compliance with Title 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama.

City records list the request in Resolution Book 2025-C, page 372. The legal description and a map of the property are available for inspection at City Hall. Paula G. Barlow, City Clerk, is listed as the contact on the notice. All interested citizens are invited to attend the hearing to discuss the proposal.

Rezoning from R-5 to O-1 would change allowable uses on the site from primarily single-family residential structures at relatively high density to office uses. For neighbors and property owners, that shift raises practical questions about traffic patterns along Covered Bridge Parkway, on-street parking, demands on local infrastructure, and the potential impact on property values and neighborhood character. Office zoning can support professional services, small businesses, or administrative functions that generate different peak-hour travel and parking needs than residential uses.

The public hearing offers a formal opportunity for residents to present concerns, ask questions of the petitioner and council members, and request further study or conditions if the council moves forward. Under Alabama law, the hearing is part of the procedural requirement for local governments to provide notice and a forum before zoning changes are adopted.

Residents who want to review the specifics of the parcel or prepare remarks should visit City Hall to view the map and legal description in advance of the meeting. Attendance at the January 20 hearing will allow community members to speak directly to council members and help shape the city's decision on whether the site is appropriate for office development within Prattville’s municipal boundaries.

The council’s action on this item could influence development trends along Covered Bridge Parkway and nearby neighborhoods. Property owners and renters in the area are advised to monitor the process and consider attending the hearing if they have questions or concerns about the proposed change.