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Planning staff report: review times fall, variances drop; FY26 priorities set
Summary
Baldwin County planning staff reported substantial efficiency gains for FY25 (fewer variances, faster permit review), described coordination on permitting intake and transportation projects, and outlined FY26 priorities including a master plan push, natural-resources inventory and improved inspection capacity.
At the Nov. 6 meeting the planning director summarized the department’s fiscal-year performance and set out goals for FY26.
Key takeaways from the report: - Fewer variances: Planning staff reported a 38% reduction in variance requests following ordinance and subdivision regulation updates intended to clarify standards.
- Faster permit processing: The department reported a 54% reduction in average time-to-decision across permit categories after streamlining and consolidating permit intake with the building and highway departments into a single…
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