Community Development in Foley, Alabama

The mission of the Community Development Department is to enforce Foley Alabama’s motto of “…the Forward City…” by providing orderly and controlled growth for its citizenry combined with superior customer service in matters relating to development. We constantly strive to ensure that all codes, ordinances, and other regulations are met for the health, safety and well-being of all citizens.

The Community Development Department deals with day to day as well as long-range planning issues. We serve the Planning Commission, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, the Mayor and City Council, the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals and the citizens of Foley.

LOCATION
200 North Alston Street
Foley, AL 36535
(251) 952-4011 (phone)
( 251) 971-3442 (fax)

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

CITY OF FOLEY INTERACTIVE MAP

http://foley.kcsgis.com

Planning & ZoningBuilding / InspectionsEnvironmentalGIS

Fax (251) 971-3442

Miriam Boutwell, City Development Director
mboutwell@cityoffoley.org

Judy Schneider, Planning/Zoning Coordinator
jschneider@cityoffoley.org

Gwen Thomas, Planning/Zoning Assistant
gthomas@cityoffoley.org

FEE SCHEDULE

APPLICATION FORMS
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION

FINAL SUBDIVISION

MINOR SUBDIVISION

EXEMPT SUBDIVISION

ZONING VERIFICATION

ZONING APPLICATION

PLANNING COMMISSION DEADLINE SCHEDULE

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS APPLICATION

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS DEADLINE SCHEDULE

DOCUMENTS
CONSTRUCTION MANUAL

SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF FOLEY

ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOLEY

COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE/GROWTH PLAN

2008 ANNUAL REPORT
[Note: 2008 Annual Report takes a while to load and customers need to be patient]

Q.	How do I determine my zoning district?
A.	In order to determine a zoning district, confirmation of your location is needed - for example, a tax parcel identification number.

Q.	What is allowed in a particular zoning district? What am I allowed to build?
A.	The allowed uses vary depending on your zoning district. The Zoning Ordinance contains uses allowed, setbacks, area requirements and other information relating to the zoning district.

Q.	What size sign am I permitted to have?
A.	Signage is determined by zoning district, which is based on your physical location. The Zoning Ordinance contains Sign Regulations.

Q.	What is needed to subdivide my property?
A.	It varies based on the type of subdivision requested. The Subdivision Regulations contain information related to the process and requirements. Planning Commission applications and deadline schedules are available on the web site.

(251) 952-4011

FAX (251) 943-6903

Inspections
(251) 970-2331 to schedule an inspection

Miriam Boutwell, Building Official
mboutwell@cityoffoley.org

Chuck Lay, Inspector
clay@cityoffoley.org

Doug Hayes, Inspector
dhayes@cityoffoley.org

Patsy Benton, Permit Clerk
pbenton@cityoffoley.org

Melissa Ringler, Office Assistant
mringler@cityoffoley.org

FEE SCHEDULE

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS
SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION

COMMERCIAL PERMIT REQUIRED INFORMATION TO APPLY

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT REQUIRED INFORMATION TO APPLY

DOCUMENTS
ADOPTED 2006 ICC BUILDING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS
ORDIANCE #986-07
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Q.	What will I need to obtain a permit?
A.	We offer a Contractors Package which lists items needed for processing the application; this may be downloaded from the website.

Q.	What will the permit cost be?
A.	The Inspections Department follows a pre-determined fee schedule. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Q.	How long will it take to process the application?
A.	The time frame varies according to complexity of the project; you will be notified when the permit is ready and may be picked up.

Q.	How much time is needed to schedule an inspection?
A.	We prefer at least a 24-hour notice for scheduling inspections.

FAX (251) 971-3442

The Environmental Department resides within the Community Development Department. It is composed of the Environmental Manager and the Code Enforcement Officer. Complaints concerning environmental issues are managed through the code enforcement officer. These complaints include but are not limited to grass and weed nuisances, trash and debris nuisances, smoking, zoning, sign violations, heritage tree removal, and erosion and sediment control concerns. The department may also manage concerns regarding pollutants released into the air, land and water. This is typically accomplished through coordination with state and federal environmental agencies.

The Environmental Department coordinates several community enhancement programs, such as Community Cleanup Days and Annual Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day. The Department also administers several permitting programs. The Heritage Tree Removal Permit regulates the removal of all healthy, native trees with a trunk diameter over 30 inches. Shoreline construction activities such as bulkheads, piers, docks, boathouses (uninhabitable) and retaining walls require a Riparian Structure Permit for environmental impacts. The Erosion and Sediment Control Permit monitors impacts such as sediment tracking and sediment in stormwater runoff from construction activities. The department also reviews commercial and subdivision developments for environmental consistency with various regulations. The Environmental Department offers educational opportunities, presentations and speakers on environmental issues upon request.

ENVIRONMENTAL FEES

Leslie Lassitter, Environmental Manager
(251) 971-1471
llassitter@cityoffoley.org

COMPLAINT FORM

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS
TREE SURVEY APPLICATION

HERITAGE TREE REMOVAL PERMIT

SHORELINE CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (RIPARIAN)

EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL APP

Q.	Who should I contact for drainage complaints?
A.	Engineering Department

Q.	Who should I contact for building complaints?
A.	Building Department

Q.	Who should I contact for junk cars and continuous yard sales?
A.	Police Department

Q.	Who should be contacted for illegal dumping and household hazardous waste disposal?
A.	Environmental Department

Q.	What size of land disturbance requires an erosion & sediment control permit?
A.	Non-Exempt activities that uncover more than 500 square feet of ground.

Q.	Who should I contact to set an inspection up and what inspections are required for Erosion & Sediment Control?
A.	Code Enforcement Officer; 1. Immediately after erosion and sediment controls are in place 2. After clearing and grading has been completed 3. After drainage has been installed 4. After streets, curb and gutter have been completed 5. Before construction completion

Q.	What is a Heritage Tree?
A.	A healthy, protected native tree and its root system with a diameter at breast height equal to or greater than 30” or 7’-10” circumference, whichever is less.

Q.	What is a Riparian Structure?
A.	Structures such as piers, docks, boathouses, retaining walls, and bulkheads that are constructed adjacent to banks of rivers, streams, or waterways

Q.	How do I organize a commercial cleanup day?
A.	Contact the Environmental Department for details and assistance

Q.	When does the city hold a household hazardous waste amnesty day? How do I dispose of household hazardous waste?
A.	The City will hold the amnesty day annually in February. Latex paint may be disposed by allowing liquid to evaporate or adding absorbent (cat litter) and then placing the solids and container in the waste container. The Baldwin County Magnolia Landfill receives household hazardous waste daily at 15140 County Road 49.

FAX (251) 971-3442

Geographic Information Systems
The GIS Department is a division of the Community Development Department, but it provides mapping services throughout the city. The department is responsible for maintaining computerized data that depicts the current city limits, zoning districts and voter’s districts, all of which is available to the public on the City of Foley GIS Portal. We also work in conjunction with e911 and other county level departments to ensure the most current data is available to aid in emergency response situations to help ensure the safety of Foley’s citizens.

Karen Childress, GIS Specialist
(251) 971-1150
kchildress@cityoffoley.org

CITY OF FOLEY GIS PORTAL
http://foley.kcsgis.com

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS
MAP REQUEST FORM

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