06/10/2026
📍 May 2026 Local Government Update
Source: Baldwin REALTORS® Government Affairs Update
🔗 Full Report:
https://www.baldwincountymls.com/post/local-government-update-may-2026
As local experts, we know that knowledge is power - and staying up to date on new developments, rezoning requests, and infrastructure changes across Baldwin County helps us bring real value to our clients. Whether it’s helping a buyer understand what’s planned near a future home or advising a seller on how nearby growth could impact their property value, these local updates keep you one step ahead.
Here are a few key development and zoning updates happening across Baldwin County:
Fairhope
• Foosackly's and Just Chillin received site plan approval at the Hwy. 181/Hwy. 104 commercial development.
• Rezoning recommended on Morphy Avenue to reduce potential density from up to 21 multifamily units to approximately 4 large single-family lots.
• Baywood of Point Clear subdivision approved with 21 residential lots.
• Licking Good Donuts site plan approved near Hwy. 181 and Hwy. 104.
• New dental office approved in the Montrose community.
• De La Mar Phase II approved in downtown Fairhope, adding residential and office space.
• Sidewalk requirement removed from a downtown mixed-use project to preserve heritage live oaks.
Baldwin County
• Oak Ridge RV Park Phase II approved near Bay Minette, adding 35 new RV sites.
• Cheval Farms approved in the Robertsdale area with 9 residential lots on 27 acres.
• Silverhill-area rezoning request was tabled to allow additional discussions regarding density concerns.
• Rezoning approved in the Fairhope area for a future auto repair shop along Highway 98.
Spanish Fort
• Highway 31 rezoning advanced for future automotive service uses.
• Longleaf PUD amendment recommended, supporting continued progress on the golf course and master-planned community.
• Officials discussed potential future updates to commercial and industrial zoning classifications.
Orange Beach
• Buena Vista RV Resort received approval for a coach house expansion and attached golf cart garage.
Gulf Shores
• Property exchange approved to support future roadway access and circulation improvements around the Gulf Shores International Airport.
• Sunset Point Phase II approved, creating four single-family lots.
• Osprey Landing Phase IV approved, adding 42 residential lots.
• Major Gulf Shores Utilities expansion recommended, doubling water treatment capacity to support future growth.
• Water Oaks Conservation Subdivision approved with 64 homes while preserving approximately 25 acres of open space and wetlands.
Daphne
• The Retreat at Daphne apartment community received site plan approval for 240 units.
• Italian Village received site plan approval, moving forward with plans for retail, multifamily housing, and a Walmart Neighborhood Market anchor.
• Annexation recommended for a 19-acre tract, while the proposed Garden Patio Residential zoning failed to receive a favorable recommendation.
• Randall Avenue rezoning request advanced to the City Council for consideration.
🏡 Why It Matters
These development, zoning, infrastructure, and growth decisions often influence future property values, traffic patterns, school demand, commercial services, and investment opportunities. Staying informed helps buyers, sellers, homeowners, and investors make more confident real estate decisions.
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Being informed about these projects isn’t just about knowing what’s new — it’s about elevating your value. When you can speak confidently about what’s planned, where the growth is happening, and how it impacts property values, you position yourself as the trusted local advisor your clients rely on for every real estate decision.
