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Site plans, zoning changes, road projects and public buildings, from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach agendas and releases first. Orange Beach's agenda center blocks automated reading, so check it directly for that city's planning items.
Information as of Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, 10:30 p.m. CT.
Roads · Gulf Shores ·
The council took up a proposal from Sawgrass Consulting, not to exceed $39,500, for a boundary survey and subdivision plat of right-of-way for the reroute. The agenda summary cites Resolution 7158 (July 13, 2026) and 30.19 acres from Gulf State Park.
Source: gulfshoresal.gov
Roads · Gulf Shores ·
Public Works recommended McElhenny Construction for 2026 street resurfacing, with a base bid of $1,125,338.15 plus alternates. The agenda summary sets the vote for Oct. 12.
Source: gulfshoresal.gov
Public facilities · Gulf Shores ·
Gulf Shores Fire Rescue opened a $1.8 million training complex at 19600 W. 36th Ave., with a four-story training tower, a burn building and a trench box. Much of the work was done in-house, Chief Mark Sealy said (OBA).
Source: gulfshoresal.gov + 1 more
Parks · Gulf Shores ·
The council approved the Leathers and Associates redesign of the 1996 playground. The city puts the total at $1.1 million, including $150,000 for surfacing, and moved construction to early 2027 so families can use the current park through Christmas break.
Source: gulfshoresal.gov + 1 more
Beach services · Gulf Shores ·
An ordinance renewing the beach-service franchise for Suncoast Beach Service was on the Sept. 28 regular council agenda. The ordinance is attached to the agenda.
Source: gulfshoresal.gov
Site plan · Gulf Shores ·
Case ZA26-000063 sought Planning Commission site-plan approval for four commercial buildings of 3,485 square feet each at the corner of Northshore Street and Landward Drive South. The staff report and architectural plans are attached to the agenda.
Source: gulfshoresal.gov
Zoning text · Gulf Shores ·
ZTA26-02 would let a residence hold more than one home-occupation business license and remove sign-content language. The Planning Commission held its public hearing Sept. 22; the council discussed it Oct. 5, and the agenda summary sets the vote for Nov. 9.
Source: gulfshoresal.gov + 1 more
Grants · Orange Beach ·
Orange Beach will get $1.5 million for a clubhouse at the Orange Beach Shooting Complex, and the state awarded $2.95 million for a rebuild of the Boggy Point Boat Launch, the city said.
Source: orangebeachal.gov
Recycling · Orange Beach ·
The county Solid Waste Disposal Authority's CHaRM is at 22510 Russian Road, off the Baldwin Beach Express. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Source: orangebeachal.gov + 1 more
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