City of Fairhope City Council Work Session and Meeting April 13, 2026

Fairhope City Council · April 14, 2026

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Historic Preservation ordinance amendment (intro and clarifications)

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City staff (Chris) explained proposed amendments to Ordinance 17-97 that would add procedural steps for designating historic properties/districts so Fairhope can qualify for Certified Local Government (CLG) status; he said the changes set a process but do not itself designate or impose regulatory restrictions on any property. He noted the National Park Service found prior language deficient despite state support. Council members reiterated they understand property owners concerns and emphasized that any designation would require later surveys, public hearings and a separate council vote.

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Fairhope City Council work session considered an amendment to the city's historic preservation ordinance to pursue Certified Local Government status, reviewed multiple infrastructure grants and contracts (including a $14 million pipeline grant application and a $1.89 million safe-room award), introduced a local e-bike ordinance for safety enforcement and heard an Eagle Scout project presentation.

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