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Baldwin County planning commission approves 3‑lot Orchard at Horseneck subdivision amid neighbor opposition
Summary
The Baldwin County Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Orchard at Horseneck preliminary plat (three lots) after hearing extended public comment from neighbors who said the subdivision would violate existing restrictive covenants; staff and the chair said the proposal meets county subdivision rules and that enforcement of covenants is a civil matter.
The Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the Orchard at Horseneck, a three‑lot residential subdivision, after an extended public-comment period and discussion about restrictive covenants.
Staff presented the application as SPP26‑01, describing a 3‑lot resubdivision of an existing parcel in Planning District 5 that met the county’s subdivision regulations and included required drainage and driveway provisions. Staff recommended approval subject to standard conditions, including installation of a major residential shared driveway prior to final plat submittal.
Several neighbors and homeowners told the…
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