🟡 Baldwin County Planning Commission Highlights
🛒 Dollar General Coming Near Foley
A new 10,640 sq ft Dollar General store was approved off County Road 10 near County Road 65. It’s not final yet—developers still need to lock in a traffic flow plan.
🚫 Rezoning Near Fairhope Recommended for Denial
A 44-acre parcel on Hwy. 181 near County Road 20 was seeking a change from Rural Agriculture to RSF-2 for potential residential development. Neighbors voiced concerns about school crowding and traffic, and the Planning Commission recommended denial.
🏡 227 New Homes Coming to Elberta Area
Sailor’s Landing, a 134-acre subdivision near Hwy. 98 and County Rd. 95, got the green light. Planned amenities include:
- Dog park
- Pickleball courts
- Walking trails
- Playground
🟢 Baldwin County Commission Votes
✅ Residential Rezoning South of Fairhope Approved
34.5 acres on Hwy. 181 just south of County Rd. 32 has been rezoned to RSF-2 for future residential development.
🧱 Commercial Rezoning Approved Near Fairhope
A 3-acre parcel at 21181 Hwy. 181 (currently a residential home) has been rezoned to B-2. The owner plans for future commercial use—details TBD.
🟣 Fairhope Planning & City Council Activity
🚫 Extra Parking for Kingfisher’s? Not So Fast
A rezoning request to turn R-1 property into parking for Kingfisher’s Seafood was recommended for denial. Neighbors raised concerns about noise, lighting, and drainage. The final call goes to the Fairhope City Council.
🦷 Orthodontist Office Approved at Encounter
The Harvey & Thomas Orthodontics site plan was approved within the Encounter development at Hwy. 181 & 104. Access will come via internal streets.
🌮 Casa Azul Gets Annexed
The site of the future Casa Azul restaurant at 18348 Greeno Rd. was officially annexed into the city. The property is zoned B-1.
🔵 Orange Beach: Big Moves at the Beach
🏌️♂️ Mini-Golf & Ice Cream Coming to Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach approved a plan to replace Bubba’s Seafood with a 36-hole mini-golf course and a 2,100 sq ft ice cream shop. Five lots are being combined for the project.
🌿 New Rules for Wetland Density Calculations
A zoning text amendment was recommended that would:
- Exclude wetlands from density calculations
- Require 15 ft setbacks from wetlands
- Mandate wetland verification by the Army Corps of Engineers
🟠 Gulf Shores Planning Commission
🚰 2-Million-Gallon Water Tank Approved
To support future growth, a new water tank will be built near the high school. It’s a big step in infrastructure planning.
📐 Lot Split on Callaway Rd.
One acre will be subdivided into three residential lots just north of Old Fort Morgan Trail. All lots will front Callaway Rd.
So, Why Does This Matter?
Whether it’s infrastructure like water tanks, rezoning for new neighborhoods, or commercial growth near Fairhope, these changes impact everything from traffic to home values. If you’re thinking about buying or selling—or you’re just the curious neighbor who loves knowing what’s going on—let’s talk.
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