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Commission adopts major Baldwin County zoning changes, removes one proposed District 26 amendment
Summary
Baldwin County commissioners approved a package of zoning map and text amendments (TA2051) that rewrites Planned Residential Development rules, clarifies the wetland overlay, and sets review deadlines — but voted to remove a proposed change for Planning District 26 for further local engagement.
Baldwin County commissioners on the dais approved a broad set of zoning map and text amendments (TA2051) that revise Planned Residential Development standards, clarify the wetland and stream overlay, and set firm staff-report and hearing timelines, while removing a proposed change affecting Planning District 26.
The changes, presented by county planning staff, update definitions and local provisions, revise standards in several zoning districts, and rework PRD (planned residential development) requirements — including stricter submittal materials and design expectations. Commissioners removed a single proposed amendment to Section 2.3.26 affecting Planning District 26 after a motion from Commissioner Underwood.
The planning presentation said PRDs must not increase underlying density and that any variations from the underlying…
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