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Northport Fees Set to Rise | Birmingham News

Northport’s city council is rolling out a bold new fee structure for zoning and permits, with rezoning fees for small lots jumping from $100 to $300 — more than double. New charges include $100 for short-term rentals and $50 for home occupation permits, both previously free. These moves come as the city gears up for major development, like The Station, a 38-unit apartment complex needing rezoning. While some fees stay flat — like appeals and advertising — officials say this is just the first step, with a second reading set for September 1. How much revenue they expect to generate? Still under…

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