Fairhope, Alabama
ALLOWED HEIGHT INCREASED IN CBD
Councilman Conyers said he had been hearing complaints about the new 40' building height ordinance passed unanimously by the city council last year, especially a house under construction on Section Street across from Greer's grocery.
The new ordinance increased the maximum height (it was 35') to allow up to three stories, higher ceilings inside, and for more architecturally-pleasing roof-lines (vs. just square boxes) in the central business district.
Planning director Dyess said all the new structures conform to the new ordinance; it actually permits higher than 40' under certain circumstances such as the one across from Greer's where elevator stairwell/equipment protrude from the roof and there is a rooftop terrace.
Chimneys and church steeples are examples of other components allowable, Dyess said.
Conyers said the ordinance may need to be tweaked to clarify just what is and is not allowed.
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| S. Section Street residence under construction |
ALLOWED HEIGHT INCREASED IN CBD
Councilman Conyers said he had been hearing complaints about the new 40' building height ordinance passed unanimously by the city council last year, especially a house under construction on Section Street across from Greer's grocery.
The new ordinance increased the maximum height (it was 35') to allow up to three stories, higher ceilings inside, and for more architecturally-pleasing roof-lines (vs. just square boxes) in the central business district.
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| Fairhope Avenue |
Chimneys and church steeples are examples of other components allowable, Dyess said.
Conyers said the ordinance may need to be tweaked to clarify just what is and is not allowed.
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| Magnolia Avenue |
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What is the problem?
"Conyers said the ordinance may need to be tweaked to clarify just what is and is not allowed."
Which in Fairhope Council $peak means "it will benefit our friend$".