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Commission approves realignment and vacation of unopened right-of-way on Texas Avenue
Summary
Mobile County approved a realignment of Texas Avenue on county maps to match the road’s actual field alignment and adopted a resolution vacating a portion of unopened right-of-way at the request of a property owner (Safety and Quality LLC).
The Mobile County Commission approved a mapping realignment for Texas Avenue and adopted a resolution consenting to a request by Safety and Quality LLC to vacate a portion of an unopened right-of-way at Texas Avenue as shown on a survey by Roe Engineering & Surveying dated June 14, 2024.
County staff explained the requested changes reflect how the road exists in the field versus how it was drawn on historic maps (some rights-of-way were dedicated long ago but never built). The action requires two steps: change the alignment on county maps to match the existing roadway and vacate the unopened, unused right-of-way. Staff said no new construction is proposed as part of the change.
Why it matters: the adjustment resolves a discrepancy between the county’s map records and current roadway use, and it allows an adjacent property owner to use the unopened right-of-way that was never developed. Staff noted similar requests may appear in the future where historic dedications do not match current field conditions.
Ending: staff said they will adjust the county’s private-road inventory and process future, similar vacation requests as they arise.
