City of Fairhope Planning Commission Meeting September 10th, 2026

The City of Fairhope Planning Commission held a meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing on several zoning and utility-related matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of utility reviews for projects such as the installation of fiber cable along Morphe Avenue and the review of small cell replacement poles to improve citywide cellular coverage. The commission approved motions to create a subcommittee to address building height regulations, aiming to refine and recommend changes to the city council. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended zoning changes, including a rezoning request from R4 to B4 for a property near the hospital, with considerations about allowable uses and potential impacts on surrounding properties. The meeting also addressed delays in recording plats for a townhouse subdivision, approving the project subject to staff recommendations and final plat recording. Several motions related to utility reviews and zoning recommendations passed unanimously, and a request to table a Verizon pole installation was granted to allow further exploration of collocation options. Overall, the meeting involved multiple approvals and recommendations that will influence future city infrastructure and development projects.