HB473 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Frances Holk-JonesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Gulf Shores, corporate limits altered to annex property
Summary: HB473 would expand Gulf Shores' city limits by annexing multiple parcels in Baldwin County, with a 15-year zoning moratorium tied to the county zoning and the act taking effect immediately.
What This Bill Does
The bill changes the boundary of Gulf Shores to include several specified parcels into the city. It also imposes a 15-year rule saying the city cannot rezone these annexed parcels to a different zoning than what the county had on the effective date. A map showing the annexation area must be available for public inspection. The act becomes effective immediately.

Who It Affects
Property owners and residents of the parcels listed in the bill, who would become part of the Gulf Shores city limits.
The affected parcels would remain under county zoning for 15 years, prohibiting the city from adopting different zoning than the county on the effective date.

Key Provisions
Annexation of multiple parcels into the City of Gulf Shores, expanding its corporate limits with detailed parcel descriptions.
Section 2 establishes a 15-year moratorium during which annexed parcels must retain county zoning as of the act's effective date and may not be rezoned to a different classification by the city.
Section 3 requires a map showing the proposed annexed territory to be on file and publicly accessible in Baldwin County for inspection.
Section 4 states the act becomes effective immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Baldwin County