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Planning commission approves Eastern Shore Village Center MOP and grants stormwater and green‑space waivers; adds horticulturist review

Fairhope City Planning & Zoning Commission · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The commission granted preliminary approval to SD 26.01 (Eastern Shore Village Center), approved staff‑recommended waivers for stormwater drainage and green‑space requirements, and added a condition requesting that the city horticulturist explore additional tree and screening opportunities to improve compliance.

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted Jan. 5 to grant preliminary approval to SD 26.01, the Eastern Shore Village Center multiple‑occupancy project that would split an existing unit in the shopping center (the former Big Lots space) into two tenant spaces and create a total of 15 MOP units. Staff presented the plan and recommended two waiver requests: one for stormwater/drainage requirements (Article 5 §F / Article 4 §C1H) and one for the green‑space…

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