Building, Planning, Zoning & Licensing
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Town of Summerdale Community Development Department
502 W Lee Ave, Ste C. Summerdale, AL 36580
The Community Development Department is responsible for developing & implementing the Town of Summerdale's Land Use Ordinance, Zoning Ordinances, and Building Ordinance.
Building Department
Code Enforcement
Planning & Zoning
Business Licensing
Building Permit Tech
251.989.6202 ext. 4
For all applications for building permits, and to schedule inspections, please follow the steps for CloudPermit on this page. Schedule meetings with the Building Official and Building Inspector through Lena Salter.
Building Official/Environmental (QCI)
251.989.6202 ext. 4
If you have an active permit in our CloudPermit portal, you may reach our Building Department through the messaging option on that site.
Community Development Assistant
251.989.6202 ext. 5
For Planning & Zoning, Subdivision, or licensing inquiries please contact our Community Development Department. If you would like to meet with Community Development to discuss a project or development, please schedule your meeting through Morgan Dean.
Community Development Director
251.989.6202 ext. 5
The Town of Summerdale has a Planning Commission to review all subdivision submissions. We also have a Site Plan Review Committee who reviews all commercial developments, as well as 3 or more family dwellings. Please review the attached downloads on this page for details.
When scheduling a Pre-application meeting, use the following checklist:
Project Name/Location – Have a definitive location for your proposed project.
Development Details – Know details about the development including number of units, wetland, flood information, etc.
Town Regulations – Be sure the proposed project location and proposed use meets the current Town regulations: Zoning, Subdivision Regulations, and Comprehensive Plan (FLU).
County Zoning – Be sure the proposed project location and use meet County zoning if applicable.
Infrastructure Needs – Anticipate needs for water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure.
Notify Parties – Be sure all appropriate parties are notified of the proposed project.
The Town of Summerdale is now using the "Cloudpermit" portal for all of our business licensing, permits, scheduling of inspections, and code complaints.
Apply for building permits, business licenses, and schedule inspections.
CloudPermit PortalReport code violations and file complaints through our online portal.
File a ComplaintDownload applications, ordinances, checklists, and other important documents for community development projects.
The Town of Summerdale Planning Commission consist of nine members that are volunteer citizens appointed by the Mayor and Council. The commission holds at least one meeting each month. The duty of the Commission is to make and adopt a master plan for physical development of the Town. The commission shall adopt regulations governing subdivision of land within its planning jurisdiction. They also review zoning cases and make recommendations to the Town Council.
Meeting Schedule:
The Planning Commission meets the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00PM, with Planning Commission workshop prior, at the Summerdale Municipal Complex.
Agenda Submittal:
To be placed on the Commission agenda, please review the required items and the list of meeting dates and deadlines in the downloads section above.
You will need to submit ALL required items to the Community Development Department by the appropriate meeting deadline. Incomplete submittals will not be accepted for an agenda until all items are submitted. If the development property falls within the shared planning jurisdiction of Baldwin County and Summerdale, approval from Baldwin County Planning and where applicable, Baldwin County Hwy will be required prior to submittal to Summerdale.
The Town of Summerdale Site Plan Review process is required for all residential developments involving the construction of three (3) or more dwelling units and all commercial and industrial developments, a site plan must be reviewed and approved by a committee consisting of town staff/departments and approval by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Required documents and deadlines for Site Plan submittals are in the downloads section above.
The Summerdale Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of five members with two supernumerary members. The Zoning Board hears appeals to consider granting variances or special exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance.
When a meeting is called, the time and place will be posted at Town Hall. For more information, please contact Morgan Dean at 251-989-1791 or cddassist@summerdaleal.com.
Have questions about permits, zoning, or development projects? Our Community Development team is here to help.
Phone:
(251) 989-6202
Address:
502 W Lee Ave, Ste C
Summerdale, AL 36580