Gulf Shores City Council To Evaluate Municipal Contracts And Permits
K. Cooper • August 3, 2026
Council to evaluate coastal management agreement, overlay expansion, and major fall festival permits
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores leaders are scheduled to meet this afternoon for the City Council Work Session. City officials will discuss and evaluate several departmental items and public permit applications. Agenda items include municipal contract renewals, local land-use requests, and commercial applications. Members of the community can expect reports and updates from city departments and leadership throughout the session.
At 4:00 PM on August 3, 2026, the Building Department will present a contract renewal with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for the Alabama Coastal Area Management Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Department will present two items for council evaluation:
- An expansion of the Walking Area Overlay District (ZTA25-10).
- A pre-zoning and annexation request (ZA26-26) for Oak Place, located at 18789 Oak Rd West.
In addition, the council will consider the following matters:
- Opening discussions during the Councilmember Discussion Period led by Councilwoman Jennifer Guthrie.
- An ABC state confirmation and liquor license application for The Salty Whisker, LLC (D/B/A The Salty Whisker).
- Large Group Activity Permit applications for both the Bloody Mary 5K and the 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival.
- Operational updates from the Mayor.
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