Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/18/2025
Item Status: New
From: Jay Dickson, AICP, Planning Director
Submitted by: Brenda Brock, Planning Technician
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ITEM TITLE
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Case No. TA25-01 - Amendments to Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2025-087 which approves the amendments to the Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance text and the Baldwin County Zoning Map as advertised and found in Attachment “A” and Attachment “B”.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Over the past several months, it has been brought to Planning & Zoning staff’s attention that the Official Zoning Map may contain some areas that require updates due to changes in conditions and public policy. Additionally, several Articles of the adopted Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance have been identified that contain unclear or contradicting language that does not align with the current land use policies and development trends.
In accordance with Article 19 of the Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance, the Baldwin County Commission passed a motion authorizing Planning and Zoning staff to draft amendments to the Official Baldwin County Zoning Map and Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance. A summary of the amendments can be found in the attached Staff Report and the complete version of the draft amendments can be found in Attachment “A” and Attachment “B”.
On March 6, 2025, the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing during the regularly scheduled meeting. The Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the draft amendments with the following changes:
1) The Public Notice-Public Meeting (Section 19.16) procedure currently codified in the ordinance will remain unchanged.
2) Notice of County Commission action on rezoning cases will be sent to the Planning Commission members after the County Commission meetings (add to Section 19.16).
3) Parking for single family dwellings / duplexes will be 3 spaces (Section 15.2).
Previous Commission action/date: 11/05/2024 - BCC passed a motion authorizing the Planning and Zoning staff to draft proposed amendments to the Official Baldwin County Zoning Map and Baldwin County Zoning Ordinance.
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?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks on February 26, 2025.
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 Admin and Planning and Zoning staff.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Commission Administration Office obtain Chairman’s signature on the resolution and upload to BCAP. Planning and Zoning staff to update and publish the amended Zoning Ordinance and Map.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A