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Zoning board of adjustment review

1920 Slayden Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35224

2002-04-18

Variance to install a 27 square foot internally illuminated church identification sign, instead of the 18' square foot maximum and also having a 7' front setback instead of the required minimum 25' front setback; variance of article i, section 1.2 pursuant to article viii, sec. 5.2.

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License #	3746
Status	Active
State	Alabama
Type	Architect
Date Issued	11-28-2025

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