Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/17/2026
Item Status: New
From: Jay Dickson, Planning Director
Submitted by: Cory Rhodes, Planner
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Case No. Z26-03 - Diamond Land & Cattle, LLC Property Rezoning
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2026-055, which approves Case No. Z26-03, Diamond Land & Cattle, LLC Property rezoning, as it pertains to the rezoning of 95.91± acres, more or less, as located in Planning (Zoning) District 37, from BCZ, Base Community Zoning District, to RA, Rural Agricultural Zoning District.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The subject property is currently zoned BCZ, Base Community Zoning District, and is located south of Lawrence Road Extension and west of Gunnison Road near the City of Fairhope. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from BCZ to RA, Rural Agricultural District, to allow for a privately used barn/arena.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? Yes
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration and Planning & Zoning Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Correspondence to:
Jade Consulting, LLC
ATTN: Trey Jinright, III, PE
208 North Greeno Road, Suite C
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
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Diamond Land & Cattle, LLC
416 Travis Street, Suite 715
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - Upload Resolution. Planning & Zoning Department - Amend Zoning Map.