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Public raises safety, jurisdiction concerns as Dothan commission delays rezoning for 94-acre Barrington Road parcel
Summary
A public hearing on an ordinance to rezone about 94 acres at Barrington Road and Dale County Road 25 produced multiple safety and jurisdictional concerns from nearby residents. The commission declined immediate consideration; the item was moved to the Oct. 7 agenda.
City of Dothan commissioners heard extended public comment Sept. 16 on Ordinance 2025-231, a request to rezone approximately 94 acres at the southwest corner of Barrington Road and Dale County Road 25 from AC to R-3. Residents and adjacent property owners told the commission the parcel’s roads, utility access and split jurisdiction raise safety and service questions.
Why it matters: Neighbors said the narrow, unpaved roads and unclear emergency-response responsibilities increase risk if dense housing is built. The developer asked for higher density to make the project financially viable and described plans for a mix of lot sizes and preserved green space.
During public comment, Mary Hannah Owens, a Dothan Planning Commission member, said she voted against…
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