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Public Comment Meetings regarding Baldwin County subdivision regulations
OBA Staff • Dec 01, 2023
Baldwin County Commission invites public input on potential new subdivision rules
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The Planning and Zoning Department of Baldwin County Commission is set to host a series of interactive public meetings for feedback on the Baldwin County Subdivision Regulations. These sessions are scheduled for Monday, December 4, 2023, and Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – including a virtual participation option – followed by a final meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
The Planning and Zoning Department is exploring potential and significant changes to the Baldwin County Subdivision Regulations related to the following issues:
- Streamlines process for minor subdivisions,
- Possible reduced requirements for large-lot, rural subdivisions, and
- Possible new lot size criteria to ensure higher density subdivisions are adequately served by public resources and private services.
The public comment meetings will be held as follows:
- Monday, December 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., Baldwin County Commission Meeting Chambers, 322 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette, AL 36507
- Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. (with virtual option), Baldwin County Foley Satellite Courthouse Large Meeting Room, 201 East Section Avenue, Foley, AL 36535
Webex Information: https://baldwincounty.webex.com/baldwincounty/j.php?MTID=m9d40d247d0f9638efd92b6abe00a197d Join by phone: +1-415-655-0002 US Toll
Access code: 263 326 30242
Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., Baldwin County Central Annex Auditorium, 22251 Palmer Street, Robertsdale, AL 36576
Working drafts of the Baldwin County Subdivision Regulations may be viewed here.
For more information, please fill out a media request submission form at: https://baldwincountyal.gov/departments/county-administration/media-request
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