Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/19/2026
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, County Engineer
Submitted by: Celena Boykin, Planning Manager
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ITEM TITLE
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Planning District 3 Advisory Committee - Appointments
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Discuss the selection of five (5) qualified individuals to serve as the Planning District 3 Advisory Committee pursuant to Section 45-2-261.08 of the Code of Alabama.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: An election was held on June 30, 2026, to determine whether or not Planning and Zoning District 3 should come under the Planning and Zoning jurisdiction of the Baldwin County Commission. In the election, 215 yes votes and 161 no votes were cast therefore, the Planning and Zoning District 3 will be placed under the planning and zoning jurisdiction of the Baldwin County Commission. On July 7, 2026, the Honorable Harry D’Olive, Jr., Judge of Probate, certified the results of the election.
Pursuant to Section 45-2-261.08 of the Code of Alabama, the Baldwin County Commission must now appoint an advisory committee from the new district to work with and assist the Baldwin County Planning Commission in formulating and developing regulations, ordinances, and zoning measures for the district. The advisory committee must consist of five members who are qualified electors of the district and who reflect, as nearly as practical, the diversity of land use in the district.
Planning staff advertised for possible committee members from the community and seven citizens applied. The applications of the seven volunteers are attached.
Planning staff confirmed the voter registration status of interested individuals through the Probate Judge’s office.
Upon the adoption of zoning ordinances and regulations for the district by the Baldwin County Commission, the services of the district advisory committee shall terminate and the committee shall be abolished.
Previous Commission action/date:
07/21/2026 - Made the election Decree from Baldwin County Judge of Probate regarding the Planning (Zoning) District 3 election held on June 30, 2026, a part of the record.
04/21/2026 - Pursuant to Alabama Code §45-2-261.07, made the Election Order part of the record. The Judge of Probate ordered for the Planning District 3 Election to be held and conducted on June 30, 2026, at the Stockton Civic Club located at 54060 State Highway 59, Stockton, Alabama 36579.
04/07/2026 - Pursuant to Alabama Code §45-2-261.07, took the following actions: 1) Adopted Resolution #2026-072 which certifies the accuracy of the petition for Zoning Election for Planning District 3; and 2) Instructed the Judge of Probate to provide a Zoning Election for Planning District 3, to be held no later than July 7, 2026.
03/03/2026 - Pursuant to Alabama Code §45-2-261.07, accepted the notice of intent to request a referendum for Planning and Zoning purposes for the current Planning District 3 as located in Voting Precincts 2 and 12.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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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? N/A
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: Administration & Planning and Zoning Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Admin - prepare and mail appointment letters to the individuals selected by BCC and create Committee to BC Board List as a temporary Committee appointed by BCC.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A