Gulf Shores

Resources

*Zoning Setbacks*
Zone	Code	Front	Sides	Rear	Maximum Coverage
Residential Single Family Estate	R-1-1	40	30	40	17%
Residential Single Family Low Density	R-1-2	40	15	40	20%
Residential Single Family LD, Fort Morgan	R-1-2-FM	30	10	30	25%
Res. Single Fam. Med Density and Waterfront	R-1-3	35	10	40	25%
Residential Single Family Medium Density	R-1-4	40	10	40	30%
Res. Sing. Fam. Med. Density, Ft. Morgan	R-1-4-FM	30	10	30	25%
Residential Single Family High Density	R-1-5	40	10	30	40%
Residential Single Family and Duplex	R-2	30	10	30	30%
Res. Sing. Fam. and Duplex, Fort Morgan	R-2-FM	30	10	30	25%

Permit Requirements

Completed Building Permit Application
Completed Agent Authorization Form
911 Address
HOA approval (If applicable)
Survey of Property
Preliminary Elevation Certificate (flood zone only)
V-Zone Certificate (V Zone only)
Turnout Permit for Driveway
ResCHECK 2015
Approved Manual J for HVAC Compliance
Sub-Contractor List (must be completed and returned to the Revenue Division within 15 days of issuance of building permit!)
Engineer stamped plans, digital in PDF format.
Plot plan from surveyor.
Water and sewer tap receipts from Gulf Shores Utilities.
Haul permit (property south of Hwy 180).
Under Construction elevation certificate and Final Elevation Certificate (flood zone only).

Notes:

Section #7: Location Based - for FORT MORGAN of Gulf Shores

NOTE: This section does not apply to permit applications for trades such as Re-Roofing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Sprinklers.

The following requirements may apply depending on the exact property location on Fort Morgan:

______ Coastal Area Program Permit - for property located on Fort Morgan Peninsula that intersects the Construction Control Line (CCL). Refer to the Coastal Area Program section for additional information.

______ U.S. Fish & Wildlife Incidental Take Permit (ITP) - for property located on Fort Morgan Peninsula, contact 251-441-5868 or 251-441-5181 or apply online at https://epermits.fws.gov/