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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baldwin County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Gulf Coast Farm agrihood rezoning
The county accepted a notice of intent to request a planning and zoning referendum for Planning District 2, a step toward potentially extending zoning there.
Morgan Property Rezoning Near Fish River
A family's 153-acre former farm near Fish River was rezoned for a roughly 138-lot subdivision after the developer scaled back from 344 lots. Neighbors worry about flooding and runoff into Fish River.
County Road 19 RV park access variance
Buyers of a Bon Secour property wanted to build a low-density RV park but couldn't meet the new 60-foot flag lot rule with their existing 50-foot access. The commission said no — the developer can instead donate the strip to the county and build a real road.
Expiring city planning jurisdiction agreements
The county won't renew its subdivision review agreements with Loxley, Magnolia Springs, and Somerdale, meaning those cities will stop reviewing subdivisions in their planning jurisdictions. County staff say the old agreements create double fees and confusion now that county rules are tougher than most cities'.
Density concerns at the Silverhill boundary
The Coburn rezoning case exposed tension between county development and Silverhill's effort to limit density outside its limits while it writes a comprehensive plan. The case was tabled so the parties can negotiate.