Board of Adjustment
The City of Bay Minette Zoning Board of Adjustment (BOA) is responsible for reviewing Variances, Special Exception Permits and Zoning Administrative Appeals. The BOA meets as needed, with meetings scheduled for the first Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall.
These meetings are open to the public. For more information on placing an item on the agenda, please contact the Planning Department at (251) 580-1650 or COBM_Planning@cityofbayminetteal.gov
2024-2025 Application Deadline Dates and Meeting Schedule
BOA Agendas
Variances
A variance allows property owners to request an exception to certain zoning regulations when unique conditions create a hardship in complying with standard minimum requirements. The following information is an excerpt from the Zoning Ordinance that provides details on the variance process, eligibility criteria, and how to submit an application to ensure your application meets the necessary criteria for approval.
Special Exceptions
A Special Exception allows certain uses of property that may not typically align with zoning regulations but are deemed compatible with surrounding areas under specific conditions. The following information provides details on how to apply for a Special Exception, the review process, and applicable regulations to ensure your application meets the necessary criteria for approval.
Special Exception Application - FILLABLE
Special Exception - Ordinance Excerpt 2024
Members
The Board of Adjustment (BOA) is a quasi-judicial board comprised of five regular and two supernumerary members, appointed by the Mayor and City Council. BOA Members serve three-year terms in a voluntary capacity.
- Chair, Dr. Abby Hamilton
- Term Expires July 17, 2026
- Vice-Chair, Shane Hadley
- Term Expires July 17, 2026
- Liana Barnett
- Term Expires July 31, 2027
- Willie Walker
- Term Expires July 17, 2026
- Ray Clark, Planning Commission Representative
- Term Expires July 17, 2025
- Johnny Biggs, Supernumerary
- Term Expires July 17, 2026
