Local Government Update – April 2024
📍 Fairhope
- 🔄 Klump PUD Update: Ownership transfer of a 75-acre parcel at Hwy. 181 & Fairhope Ave. New mixed-use walkable neighborhood with diverse amenities (hotels, residences, green spaces) planned by 68Ventures and Nequette. Formal application forthcoming.
📍 Spanish Fort
- ✅ Parking Amendment: City Council revised parking requirements for mini-golf and go-cart businesses.
- 🔨 Causeway Re-Zoning: Approved for facilitating the I-10 Bridge project. Potential use as a contractor storage yard.
- 🛑 Opposition to Constitutional Amendments: City Council opposed amendments affecting local growth and autonomy.
📍 Baldwin County
- ⛔ Spanish Cove Expansion Denied: Re-zoning for 89 new lots next to Spanish Cove opposed due to area incompatibility.
- ✅ 215-Lot Subdivision: Approved east of Daphne, allowing new residential development.
- ✅ Northwoods Phase 1: Approved 43 residential lots near Spanish Fort.
- 🏗️ Large Development in Daphne: Sent back for further review, aiming for compliance with new architectural standards.
- ⛔ Elberta Re-Zoning Denied: 27-lot subdivision development blocked.
- ✅ Commercial and Recreational Re-Zonings: Approvals for childcare facility, Dollar General store, and golf driving range.
📍 Orange Beach
- 🔄 Bama Bayou Re-Zoning: Reverted to General Business zoning. Previous PUD constructions never materialized.
- ✅ PUD Modifications: Enhancements to Cottages at Old Bay and Zekes Landing marinas.
- 🏕️ Glamping Approved: 15 luxury camping sites near the Backcountry Trail.
📍 Gulf Shores
- 🍴 New Restaurant Approved: Site plan for Ale House Restaurant on Gulf Shores Parkway approved. Replacing old RE/MAX building.
📍 Daphne
- ☕ Scooters Coffee Coming: Site plan for a new drive-through coffee shop approved.
These local developments reflect ongoing growth and adjustments across Baldwin County.