Fairhope Problems · Investigation
Fairhope’s Most Closely Guarded Secret Leaked: Exclusive “Fairhope White” Paint Reportedly Exists
A resident asked for the formula. The town may never recover.
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Planning & Preservation
Permits, porches, lot coverage and the careful preservation of neighborhood character.
Nonconforming Structures
Garage Declared Detached After Covered Walkway Promises Not to Look at House
A 64-foot roofed connection is being treated as a chance encounter between two entirely independent structures.
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Residential Elevator Denies Knowing How It Reached the Third Floor
The tower says it merely passes through the prohibited height on its way to a tasteful rooftop landing.
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Eight-Thousand-Square-Foot Craftsman Approved After Porch Agrees to Look Approachable
Reviewers found the compound compatible with neighborhood character when viewed from several blocks away.
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Homeowner Discovers Rainwater Has Exceeded Its Allowable Lot Coverage
A routine afternoon shower may require 240 square feet of puddle removal.
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Downtown Apartment Informed It No Longer Belongs in Business District
The residence has 30 days to become a boutique, office or source of artisanal mustard.
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City Solves Mixed-Use Debate by Keeping the Uses Several Blocks Apart
The new approach preserves walkability by ensuring residents have somewhere meaningful to drive.
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