Planning District 39, a hotspot for development, recently adopted zoning. The new land use map and rules now go to the Baldwin County Commission for approval.

As Baldwin County continues to grow faster than any other county in Alabama, residents in the unincorporated areas look to one of the only tools at their disposal: zoning.

The Anniston City Council has set its second regular meeting in May for holding a public hearing on the city’s proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance.