Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is preparing for a series of development reviews as the Planning Commission considers key zoning updates and new residential projects. Top items on the docket include proposed text amendments to sign regulations, planned unit developments, and district requirements throughout the city.

The commission will review these proposals during a work session and a regular meeting on Mon., Oct. 12, 2026. The work session will begin at 2:30 PM, followed by the regular meeting at 4:00 PM in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 4099 Orange Beach Boulevard.

Villas of Margaritaville at Wharf Landing

A highlight of the meeting is a request from Sawgrass Consulting LLC, on behalf of The Wharf Landing LLC, for Final Major Subdivision approval under Case No. 1001-SD-26. The proposed project, titled The Villas of Margaritaville at Wharf Landing (formerly The Wharf Landing Villas PUD Subdivision), seeks to subdivide Lot 3 of The Wharf Landing Phase 2 Subdivision into a gated single-family residential development.

The planned subdivision will feature 12 residential lots designed in accordance with The Wharf Landing Villas PUD Master Plan. The property is located east of the Margaritaville Resort Waterfront District.

Public Hearings and Minor Subdivisions

During the public hearing portion of the meeting, the commission will consider zoning ordinance adjustments, subdivision requests, and lot modifications:

• Case No. 1002-ZT-26 (Sign Regulations): The Community Development Department requests a recommendation to the City Council for approval of Zoning Text Amendments to Article 15 of the Orange Beach Zoning Ordinance regarding sign regulations.
• Case No. 1003-ZT-26 (Planned Unit Development): The Community Development Department requests a recommendation to the City Council for approval of Zoning Text Amendments to Article 7 of the Orange Beach Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Unit Developments.
• Case No. 1004-ZT-26 (District Requirements): The Community Development Department requests a recommendation to the City Council for approval of Zoning Text Amendments to Article 4 of the Orange Beach Zoning Ordinance regarding permitted uses, buffering requirements, and other regulations.
• Case No. 1005-SD-26 (Cowan Plat #1): Lucido Engineering & Surveying LLC, on behalf of Richard T. Cowan, requests approval of Preliminary and Final Minor Subdivision to modify the lot line between Lots 1 & 2 of The Walker Estate Subdivision at 4852 Caswell Lane in the Single-Family Residential (RS-1) zoning district.
• Case No. 1006-SD-26 (Everhart Division): Lucido Engineering & Surveying LLC, on behalf of Marissa Everhart, requests approval of Preliminary and Final Minor Subdivision to modify the lot line between Lots 2 & 3 of the Everhart Division at 4787 and 4799 Callaway Drive in the Marine Resort (MR) zoning district.

Deferred Items

Commissioners will also review an item submitted before the meeting:

• Case No. 0802-CU-26 (Toy Chest Garage Condominium): Robert Norris requests a recommendation to the City Council for Conditional Use Approval for a climate-controlled, gated garage condominium facility consisting of six storage buildings and a clubhouse at 5616 Roscoe Road in the General Business (GB) zoning district, deferred from the Sept. 14, 2026 meeting.