Alabama's Coastal Area Management Program, administered by ADEM under Code §9-7, regulates development in Mobile and Baldwin counties' coastal zones, requiring permits for construction near beaches, dunes, and tidal waters that local cities cannot waive.
The Alabama Coastal Area Management Act (Code §9-7-10 et seq.) places Mobile and Baldwin counties under ADEM's Coastal Programs Branch. Activities seaward of the Construction Control Line, in coastal wetlands, or within tidal waters require ADEM Coastal Zone Consistency review and often Coastal Construction Control permits. Standards address dune protection, sea turtle lighting, vegetation buffers, and elevation. State permits run concurrent with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 review. Local jurisdictions like Gulf Shores or Orange Beach may impose stricter setbacks but cannot reduce ADEM coastal protections.
Unpermitted coastal construction can be ordered removed at the owner's expense, with daily ADEM penalties accruing.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Montgomery, AL
Montgomery prohibits unnecessary, loud, or disturbing noises under Chapter 18 of the city code. Noise that disturbs the peace or comfort of residents is unla...
Montgomery, AL
Montgomery regulates construction noise under its general noise ordinance. Construction activities must not create unreasonably loud or disturbing noise, and...
Montgomery, AL
Montgomery addresses barking dogs under both its noise ordinance and animal control code (Chapter 4). Dogs that bark persistently and disturb neighbors const...
Montgomery, AL
Montgomery's zoning code regulates fence heights. Front yard fences are limited to 4 feet, while side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet in residential...
Montgomery, AL
Montgomery requires building permits for certain fence installations. Fences over 6 feet or those in special zoning districts require a permit from the Build...
Montgomery, AL
Montgomery requires fences to be built on or within the property owner's property line. Alabama follows the "spite fence" doctrine, and neighbors may share f...
See how Montgomery's coastal development rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.