Fairhope public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council is meeting to declare an emergency for a public works project. This action is intended to allow immediate contracting for repairs to infrastructure damaged by rain events on December 27, 28, and 29, 2024.

• Emergency declaration for repairs to Section Street at Big Mouth Gully (Bayou Street) due to embankment loss and drainage failure

Environmental Advisory Board

The Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board will review its 2024 priority issues, including greenspace and native habitat, sustainable waste management, energy policy, and water conservation. The board will also hear reports from the City Council, Planning Commission, Mayor’s Office, and city departments. The meeting will conclude with discussion of involvement and education opportunities and planning for next month’s agenda.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request by SCorUSA, LLC to change a 13.80‑acre site on Greeno Road South to a Planned Unit Development called Legends at Point Clear. It will also adopt an ordinance establishing impact fees on new development, replacing Ordinance No. 1625, and adopt a new park‑usage ordinance. Additional resolutions approve land purchase from Baldwin County, award contracts for infrastructure projects, accept gifts, and authorize various grant and equipment agreements.

• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 for rezoning 13.80‑acre property on Greeno Road South to a PUD (Legends at Point Clear) – applicant SCorUSA, LLC
• Adoption of Ordinance establishing impact fees on new development, repealing Ordinance No. 1625
• Resolution authorizing purchase of the Anna T. Jeanes School land from Baldwin County Board of Education
• Award of a not‑to‑exceed $178,000 contract to Apex Contracting Services for a 50' x 120' pre‑engineered metal building
• Award of a not‑to‑exceed $1,597,777.50 contract to Asphalt Services, Inc. for a roundabout at North Section Street/Scenic 98 (80/20 ALDOT grant)

Board of Adjustment

The Fairhope Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four requests for special exceptions, use variances, and use not provided for permits. The body will also approve the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing for a hotel at 301 Fairhope Avenue
• Public hearing for setback variances at 258 Equity Street
• Public hearing for a medical office at Highway 181 and Highway 104
• Public hearing for church alterations at 860 N. Section Street
• Approval of November 18, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes and officers, review the city's new demolition process, and discuss incentives for historic renovations. The group will also review the status of a Certified Local Government application.

• Approval of November minutes and officers (Mara Hunter, Amy Molyneux)
• Review of new Demolition Review Process with FHPC advisory role
• Presentation on ArcGIS and Historic Preservation tools
• Discussion of incentives for Historic Property Renovations
• Update on CLG (Certified Local Government) application status

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will review and approve the minutes from its November 19 meeting, hear reports on airport operations, a flight‑school proposal, and ongoing projects, and consider an engineering services bid plan. The board may also discuss commercial operator permits and take public comments before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the November 19, 2024 board meeting
• Flight school proposal from Flightline First
• Engineering services bid plan for upcoming projects
• Legal report on commercial operator permits
• Public comments (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation on a proposed additional entrance at the Knoll Park Gateway and a possible foundation donation. The meeting will also include updates from standing committees. Department heads will provide their latest reports.

• Presentation on additional entrance at Knoll Park Gateway and potential foundation donation
• Committee updates
• Department head updates

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to establish impact fees on new development. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts, professional service agreements, and New Year's Eve event planning.

• Public hearing for an ordinance establishing Impact Fees on New Development
• Contract for 24" water line installation from WTP #2 to CR13 along Fairhope Ave ($305,000)
• Contract for 16" water main installation from WTP #2 to State Highway 181 ($320,000)
• Roof replacement for Fire Station #1 awarded to Southern Steel Structures ($41,200)
• Restaurant liquor license application for Little Bird at 404 Oak Avenue

Planning Commission

The Fairhope Planning Commission will consider several public hearing items, including a conditional annexation request for the Tallawampa Subdivision. Other agenda items include a utility review for C‑Spire’s buried fiber cable at 100 Vivian Loop, a minor subdivision plat approval for Magnolia Beach Estates, and a site plan approval for Express Oil Change. The commission will also review a rezoning request to change a property from R‑1 to B‑1 near Sweetwater Circle. The meeting begins with a consent agenda and approval of the November 4, 2024 minutes.

• Utility review request by C‑Spire for ~11,988 linear feet of buried fiber at 100 Vivian Loop
• Public hearing for preliminary and final plat approval of Magnolia Beach Estates (2‑lot, 2.4 acres) at 104 Laurel Avenue
• Site plan approval request for Express Oil Change (0.99 acres) at 22179 State Highway 181
• Public hearing on conditional annexation of Tallawampa Subdivision (5.20 acres) at O Gayfer Road Extension to R‑2 zone
• Public hearing on rezoning of property east of Sweetwater Circle (2.06 acres) from R‑1 to B‑1

City Council

The City Council will consider final adoption of new water and wastewater rates and the designation of 105 farmable acres as surplus for leasing. The body is also reviewing several engineering contracts for water lines and storm water mapping.

• Ordinance to establish Water and Wastewater (Sewer) Rates
• Ordinance to designate 105 Farmable Acres as surplus for a yearly lease
• Change Order No. 1 for Water Treatment Plant No. 3 inspections with GeoCon Engineering for $8,840.00
• Bid award to Donohoo Chevrolet, LLC for an electric vehicle not-to-exceed $37,544.50
• Site plan approval for Encounter House Relocation at State Highway 181 and State Highway 104

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will determine if a quorum exists, approve the October 8 minutes, and hear reports on operations, flightline, engineering, treasury, and legal matters. Board members will discuss and request approval for a quote covering fence and fuel‑tank work, as well as a ribbon‑cutting reminder and commercial operator permits. The meeting will also include public comments and may enter an executive session.

• Quote approval – fence and fuel‑tank work
• Commercial operator permits
• Ribbon‑cutting reminder
• Engineering project updates
• Operations update

Board of Adjustment

The Fairhope Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider three variance applications. One request seeks a building‑height variance and accessory‑structure placement for a property at 23335 Main Street in the R‑1 Low‑Density Single‑Family Residential District. The other two requests involve front, rear, and side‑setback variances for properties at 258 Equity Street and 519 Equality Avenue, both in the R‑2 Medium‑Density Single‑Family Residential District.

• BOA24.13 – Height and accessory‑structure variance for 23335 Main Street (0.82 acre, R‑1 zone)
• BOA24.16 – Front, rear, and side‑setback variances for 258 Equity Street (0.18 acre, R‑2 zone)
• BOA24.17 – Special exception for accessory‑structure placement at 519 Equality Avenue (1.02 acre, R‑2 zone)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will receive a presentation and hold a question and answer session with Paige Thomas from the Alabama Historic Commission. Members will also review bylaws and discuss the annual work plan.

• Presentation by Paige Thomas, Alabama Historic Commission
• Review of bylaws
• Discussion of annual work plan

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will review its bylaws. It will adopt an annual work plan. The commission will discuss how to prepare the city’s application for CLG. Additional items will be addressed under “Other.”

• Review By Laws
• Establish Annual Work Plan
• Plan City Application for CLG
• Other

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review conceptual plan edits for the Fairhope Docks. Members will also discuss temporary staffing services and revisions to civic center and park ordinances.

• Harbor Board first round edits to Fairhope Docks Conceptual Plan
• Long's Human Resource Services for temporary employee supply
• Revisions to Ordinance No. 1575 and Resolution No. 3039-18 regarding Civic Center and Park

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will elect a new council president and approve the minutes from the October 28 meeting. Council members will consider several ordinances, including designating 105 farmable acres as temporarily surplus and establishing new water and wastewater rates. Resolutions will authorize acceptance of a $1,328,400 grant for Phase II of the Flying Creek Nature Preserve and approve multiple procurement contracts for equipment and services.

• Ordinance designating 105 farmable acres as temporarily surplus property
• Ordinance establishing water and wastewater rates and repealing Ordinance No. 1791
• Resolution to accept a $1,328,400 GOMESA grant for Phase II of Flying Creek Nature Preserve
• Resolution approving procurement of Axon Tasers and accessories up to $252,945
• Resolution approving procurement of a Mohawk TR‑75WT lift up to $140,418.95

Environmental Advisory Board

The Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board will begin with housekeeping and approval of the September minutes. It will then hear subcommittee reports covering greenspace and natural habitat planning, sustainable waste management compost initiatives, energy policy, and water‑conservation projects. The board will wrap up with education and outreach opportunities and identify future guest speakers.

• Greenspace & Natural Habitat COF Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Ben, Sarah, Nicole)
• Greenspace Assessment Working Group reports on Winn Dixie Pond, Colony Park, Knoll Park, and Flying Creek Nature Preserve butterfly pavilion (Ben)
• Sustainable Waste Management (SWaMP) compost project – letter to mayor, funding and design collaborations (Sarah B., Sarah C., Jennifer, Gary)
• Energy Policy discussion (Anna)
• Water‑quality monitoring and Krebs Feasibility Study (Nigel, Amy, Christina, Nigel)

Planning Commission

The Fairhope Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the final plat approval for the 252‑unit Rockwell Place project on a 20.91‑acre site east of State Highway 181. The commission will also review a site‑plan request for the Encounter House relocation on a 1.02‑acre B‑2 district parcel at State Highways 181 and 104, and a resolution to adopt the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Several utility review requests from C‑Spire for buried fiber cable installations at four locations will be considered, along with extensions for preliminary plats in the Harvest Green subdivisions.

• Final plat approval request for Rockwell Place, 252 units, 20.91 acres (SD 24.23)
• Site‑plan approval request for Encounter House relocation, 1.02 acres, B‑2 district (SR 24.05)
• Resolution 2024‑02 for adoption of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan (public hearing)
• Utility review approvals for C‑Spire fiber cable: 14,770 LF at 202 N. Summit St., 6,871 LF at 9445 Valor Dr., 7,672 LF at 2 Hoffren Dr., 8,606 LF at 845 Summer Lake (UR 24.09‑24.18)
• Second one‑year extensions for preliminary plats of Harvest Green East and West Phase 2 (SD 21.43, SD 21.45)

City Council

The City Council work session will begin with a presentation and discussion of the Cost of Services Study by Jackson Thornton. An executive session will follow to consider pending legal issues and options for potential litigation. The meeting will also include updates from the council committees and department heads.

• Cost of Services Study presentation and discussion
• Executive session on pending legal issues and potential litigation
• Committee updates
• Department head updates

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will approve minutes from the October 14 meeting, hear the mayor's report, and consider two site‑plan approvals for properties on De La Mare Avenue and at the State Highway 181/104 corner. The council will vote on multiple resolutions authorizing contracts and procurements, including a $200,000 engineering services contract for the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and agreements for new traffic signals on State Highway 181. Additional items include procurement approvals for water‑treatment chemicals, pest control, and other city services.

• Site‑plan approval for Aubergine at 315 De La Mare Avenue #A (0.10 acres)
• Site‑plan approval for Sherwin Williams at the NE corner of State Highway 181 and State Highway 104 (0.894 acres)
• Resolution authorizing a not‑to‑exceed $200,000 contract with Kimley‑Horn and Associates for the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Three agreements to install, maintain, and operate traffic signals at State Highway 181 intersections (Narrowleaf Blvd/Bay Meadows Rd, Threshing Blvd, and Rockwell)
• Procurement approval for CARUS 8700 Corrosion Inhibitor Water Treatment Chemical as sole source, estimated annual cost $300,000

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will approve the September 16, 2024 minutes, elect officers, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. It will then hold public hearings on five applications: a hotel special exception on 301 Fairhope Avenue (B-2 district), setback variances on 50 Fels Avenue (R-2 district), multiple variances including building height on 23335 Main Street (R-1 district), a restaurant/bar/community‑center special exception on 700 S. Mobile Street (B-3a district), and a church expansion special exception on 8717 Fairhope Avenue (R-1 district).

• BOA 24.10 – Special Exception for a hotel on 301 Fairhope Ave, B-2 district, 0.20 acres
• BOA 24.11 – 15' front and 5' side setback variances on 50 Fels Ave, R-2 district, 0.22 acres
• BOA 24.13 – Building height, accessory structure, and retaining‑wall variances on 23335 Main St, R-1 district, 0.82 acres
• BOA 24.14 – Special Exception for a restaurant, bar and community center on 700 S. Mobile St, B-3a district, 3.21 acres
• BOA 24.15 – Special Exception for Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church expansion on 8717 Fairhope Ave, R-1 district, 4.29 acres

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fairhope Historic Preservation Commission will meet to elect officers, establish regular meeting times, and adopt bylaws. The agenda also includes a training session with Paige Thomas and a conference in New Orleans.

• Elect officers
• Establish regular meeting time
• Establish bylaws
• Training with Paige Thomas
• Conference in New Orleans

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review presentations on parking and impact fees. Members will also discuss an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation regarding traffic control signals and roadway lighting.

• Alabama Department of Transportation agreement for traffic control signals and roadway lighting
• Parking Authority presentation
• Impact Fee Study presentation

City Council

The council will adopt two ordinances—one adding a paid sick‑leave donation provision and another repealing the garbage‑collection rate ordinance. It will also consider a series of resolutions authorizing public‑improvement maintenance agreements, a $2.44 million transportation grant for the Volanta Avenue/Greeno Road intersection, and various service contracts ranging from $8,720 to $1.22 million. Additional items include holiday scheduling, a letter of intent to purchase the Anna T. Jeanes School property, and several public‑event and licensing requests.

• Approve $2,000,000 ATRIP grant (total project cost $2,437,455.36) for Volanta Ave/Greeno Rd intersection upgrade
• Award $1,224,542 contract to Morrow Water Technologies for Fairhope Water System Test Well Project
• Approve $37,238 contract plus $20,000 material allocation for new water main at Flying Creek Nature Preserve
• Authorize $8,720 contract with Southeastern Archaeological Research for K‑1 Center architectural history review
• Approve $35,000 annual contract with Image Solutions USA for flame‑resistant uniform pants

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will approve the minutes from the September 10 board meeting. The board will hear reports from the airport manager, Continental Motors, engineers, the treasurer, and legal counsel. A segment is set aside for board discussion and approval requests. The meeting may include an executive session before adjourning.

Planning Commission

The Fairhope Planning Commission will review several utility requests from C‑Spire for buried fiber cable installations at multiple locations. It will also hear site‑plan applications for Sherwin Williams and Aubergine projects, and a public hearing on amendments to the city's Subdivision Regulations. A key item is the rezoning of a 75.73‑acre parcel at 20741 State Highway 181 from PUD to PUD‑Mixed Use, designated Eastlake Village.

• UR 24.09 – approval of ~14,770 LF buried fiber cable at 202 N. Summit Street
• UR 24.10 – approval of ~27,968 LF buried fiber cable at 818 Fairhope Avenue
• SR 24.03 – site‑plan approval for Sherwin Williams on 0.894‑acre B‑2 zone at NE corner of State Hwy 181 & 104
• ZC 24.06 – rezoning of 75.73‑acre parcel at 20741 State Highway 181 to PUD‑Mixed Use (Eastlake Village)
• SD 24.21 – public hearing on Resolution 2024‑01 amendments to Article IV of Subdivision Regulations

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will review and adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget, including the use of impact fees for equipment and projects. The council will also approve funding for new positions and reclassify existing staff.

• Adoption of FY2025 Budget
• Use of Impact Fees for equipment and projects
• Approval of new positions and pay grades
• Reclassification and deletion of positions

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold an executive session to discuss security plans and related safety measures. Council members will review the FY2025 budget and examine sanitation rates for FY2025 and FY2026. Committee and department heads will provide updates.

• Executive session to discuss security plans and safety measures
• FY2025 budget review
• Review of FY2025 sanitation rates
• Review of FY2026 sanitation rates
• Committee updates

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will adopt the FY2025 budget and consider several ordinances and contracts. Items include a zoning change for 7671 Parker Road, a $4.8 million wastewater treatment plant improvement contract, and the purchase of the Barwell Recreation Land for $1.1 million. The council will also accept a $200,000 Department of Justice grant for a fentanyl education program.

• Amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 to rezone 0.69 acre at 7671 Parker Road from R‑1 to B‑4
• Award Taylor Corporation a not‑to‑exceed $4,813,507.50 contract for WWTP Headworks Improvements
• Authorize purchase of Barwell “Recreation” Land Property for $1.1 million from Most Rev. Thomas J. Rodi
• Adopt the FY2025 Budget and related impact‑fee and staffing provisions
• Accept a $200,000 DOJ grant for a community fentanyl education and safety program

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings to consider three variance requests. The first is a special exception to allow a tobacco and vape shop on a B-2 district property at 19674 Greeno Road. The second is a building height, accessory structure, and retaining wall variance for a residential property at 23335 Main Street in the R-1 district. The third is a front and side setback variance for a property at 50 Fels Avenue in the R-2 district.

• BOA 24.12: Special exception for a tobacco and vape shop at 19674 Greeno Road (1.78 acres), B-2 district
• BOA 24.13: Building height, accessory structure, and retaining wall height variances at 23335 Main Street (0.82 acres), R-1 district
• BOA 24.11: Front 15' and side 5' setback variances at 50 Fels Avenue (0.22 acres), R-2 district

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will approve minutes from the August 13 meeting and consider several project proposals. Board members will review and vote on the 2024/2025 operating budget. Additional items include environmental testing of existing fuel tanks, engineering and construction services for ALDOT seal‑coat projects, and discussion of FBO insurance. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Approve minutes from the regular board meeting on August 13, 2024
• Approve proposed 2024/2025 operating budget
• Approve proposal for environmental testing of existing fuel tanks
• Approve proposals for engineering and construction services for ALDOT grant seal‑coat projects
• Discuss FBO insurance

City Council

The City Council work session will discuss a dredging project at Fairhope Docks. It will review the FY2025 budget for utilities. An executive session will address pending legal issues and potential litigation.

• Discussion of dredging at Fairhope Docks
• FY2025 budget review – utilities
• Executive session on pending legal ramifications and potential litigation

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $5,125,025 contract for Phase II of the pump station and force main maintenance. The meeting also includes a rezoning request for 7671 Parker Road, an amendment to the Emergency Water Conservation Plan, and approvals of grant applications and recreation facility contracts. Additional items cover budget adjustments, fee settings for tennis and pool facilities, and event permits.

• Rezoning request for 7671 Parker Road (0.69 acre) from R‑1 to B‑4 Business and Professional District
• Ordinance amendment adding Section 10.5‑55.5 to the Emergency Water Conservation Plan
• Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 3 for Pump Station Phase II with a $241,715 cost and a new contract total of $5,125,025
• Resolution approving a $1,000,000 SEEDS grant application for the Airport Industrial Park (matched by $3,000,000 HUD grant)
• Resolution awarding a $600,745.95 contract to American Tennis Courts for new tennis and pickleball courts at Mike Ford Tennis Center

Planning Commission

The Fairhope Planning Commission will consider two one‑year extension requests for preliminary plat approvals of the Greenfields and Aldi subdivisions. It will hold public hearings on a preliminary plat for the Rockwell Place 10‑lot subdivision, a rezoning of a 13.27‑acre parcel to a Planned Unit Development called Legends at Point Clear, and proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance.

• SD 22.18 Greenfields Subdivision – applicant SE Civil requests a one‑year extension for preliminary plat.
• SD 21.41 Aldi Subdivision – FST Aldi, Inc. requests a one‑year extension for preliminary approval of a 5‑unit multiple occupancy project.
• SD 24.19 Rockwell Place – public hearing on preliminary plat for a 10‑lot, 11.70‑acre subdivision zoned B‑2 on east side of State Highway 181.
• ZC 24.02 Legends at Point Clear – public hearing on rezoning 13.27 acres at 18323 Greeno Road from B‑2 to a Planned Unit Development.
• ZC 24.08 – public hearing on various proposed amendments to the City of Fairhope’s Zoning Ordinance.

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will hold a work session to review a draft comprehensive plan and receive updates from committees and department heads. The meeting will include an executive session regarding security plans.

• Presentation of Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Executive Session regarding security plans
• Committee Updates
• Department Head Updates

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will adopt several ordinances and resolutions, including franchise agreements for fiber‑optic lines and zoning changes. It will also approve a $676,007.83 contract for city‑wide road repair, resurfacing and striping. Additional actions include accepting a $1,000,000 state grant and authorizing various professional service contracts.

• Ordinance granting a non‑exclusive franchise to Southern Light, LLC for a fiber‑optic transmission line in city rights‑of‑way.
• Ordinance granting a non‑exclusive franchise to Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC for a fiber‑optic transmission line in city rights‑of‑way.
• Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 to rezone ~15 acres east of Highway 181 from R‑1 to B‑2 (Rockwell Place).
• Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 to rezone 0.42 acre at 53 N. Church Street from R‑2 to B‑3b.
• Resolution awarding Bid No. 24‑059‑2024‑PWI‑025 to McElhenney Construction Company for road repair, resurfacing & striping, not‑to‑exceed $676,007.83.

Board of Adjustment

The Fairhope Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four special‑exception requests and one setback variance. Items include a request to display automobiles for outside sales on a 0.17‑acre M‑1‑zoned lot at 7841 Porter Lane, an accessory‑structure request on a 0.83‑acre R‑1 lot at 52 N. Ingleside Street, a hotel proposal on a 0.20‑acre B‑2 lot at 301 Fairhope Avenue, and front and side setback variances for a 0.22‑acre R‑2 property at 50 Fels Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of the July 15, 2024 minutes.

• BOA 24.07 – Special exception to display automobiles for outside sales on 7841 Porter Lane (0.17 acres), M‑1 Light Industrial.
• BOA 24.09 – Special exception for an accessory structure on 52 N. Ingleside Street (0.83 acres), R‑1 Low‑Density Single‑Family.
• BOA 24.10 – Special exception for a hotel on 301 Fairhope Avenue (0.20 acres), B‑2 General Business.
• BOA 24.11 – 15‑ft front and 5‑ft side setback variances on 50 Fels Avenue (0.22 acres), R‑2 Medium‑Density Single‑Family.

Airport Authority

The Fairhope Airport Authority will consider several reports, including operations, engineering updates, and a five‑year cash‑flow model. The board will review the updated Capital Improvement Plan and request approval to submit pre‑applications for FY25 projects. It will also vote on a final agreement with Flightline First and appoint a nominating committee for FY25 officers.

• Approve final agreement with Flightline First
• Request approval to submit pre‑applications for FY25 projects
• Review 5‑year cash‑flow model
• Review updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Appoint nominating committee to recommend FY25 officers

City Council

The Fairhope City Council work session will include an update on the Baldwin Family Village project. Council members will discuss a proposed sick‑leave donation policy and an AMI meter policy for the Electric Department. The council will also review revenue aspects of the 2024‑2025 budget. Committee and department head updates will be provided.

• Baldwin Family Village Update
• Discussion of Proposed Sick Leave Donation Policy
• AMI Meter Policy – Electric Department
• 2024‑2025 Budget Discussion – Revenues
• Committee and Department Head Updates

City Council

The Fairhope City Council will consider several zoning amendment requests, adopt a medical overlay amendment, and approve franchise agreements for fiber‑optic transmission lines. It will also vote on multiple contract awards, including an $852,500 contract for the John Martin Nature Center and a $96,000 annual tree‑maintenance contract. Additional resolutions authorize the mayor to execute various agreements and engineering service contracts.

• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 for 0.42‑acre property at 53 N. Church Street (R‑2 to B‑3b)
• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1253 for ~15‑acre property east of Highway 181 (R‑1 to B‑2, Rockwell Place)
• Final adoption of amendment to Zoning Ordinance for the Medical Overlay District
• Ordinances granting non‑exclusive fiber‑optic franchise to Southern Light, LLC and Uniti Fiber GulfCo LLC
• Resolution awarding J. Payne Organization a contract not‑to‑exceed $852,500 for John Martin Nature Center

Planning Commission

The Fairhope Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider final plat approvals for three subdivisions and a rezoning request. The body will also discuss a waiver request for a preliminary plat.

• Public hearing for Hill Top - Lot 29 Final Plat (18655 Section Street)
• Public hearing for Montrose Preserve PUD, Phase 1 Final Plat (Greeno Road)
• Public hearing for Overland Subdivision, Phase 2 Final Plat (County Road 48 & River Mill Drive)
• Public hearing for rezoning 7671 Parker Road from R-1 to B-4
• Consideration of SD 24.06 waiver for Montrose Preserve PUD