HB209 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randy Davis
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Daphne, corp. limits, alt.
Summary: HB209 would add four specific parcels of land to the City of Daphne by changing its boundary lines and extending its corporate limits.
What This Bill Does
The bill annexes four parcels into the City of Daphne, increasing the city’s area by about 27 acres. It requires a map showing the proposed annexation to be filed and available for public inspection. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval, bringing the annexed land under Daphne's city rules, taxes, and services.

Who It Affects
Property owners in Parcels 1–4, whose land would become part of the City of Daphne and be subject to the city's zoning, building codes, taxes, and municipal services.
Residents and governmental entities in the City of Daphne and Baldwin County, as the annexed areas would shift from county to city governance and service delivery.

Key Provisions
Annexation of Parcel 1: 1.37 acres (Lot 1, Broadway - AL Highway 181 resurfaced) into the City of Daphne.
Annexation of Parcel 2: 20.0 acres described by metes and bounds into the City of Daphne.
Annexation of Parcel 3: 1.0 acre described in the provided legal description; minerals may be reserved by others as noted in the description.
Annexation of Parcel 4: 4.67 acres described in the provided boundary description into the City of Daphne.
Section 2: A map showing the proposed annexed territory is on file with the Baldwin County Judge of Probate and is open to public inspection.
Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval (i.e., when it becomes law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Baldwin County