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      • Splash Pad
      • Senior Community Center
      • Semmes Community Center and Playground
      • Semmes Library
      • Athletics
      • Outdoor Recreation
      • Walking Trails
      • Art Gallery
    • Local Organizations
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      • Semmes Camellia Maids
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Planning
Home / Public Works/Parks and Recreation / Departments / Planning
Duties and Responsibilities

Plan Development/Review:

  • Proposed subdivisions
  • Commercial site plan
  • Utility installation
  • City-sponsored capital projects
Surveying and Mapping

Surveying and mapping services are provided primarily to other departments, but the public may obtain maps for a fee:

  • Topographic surveys, boundary surveys.
  • Sewer and water maps
  • City limits, planning jurisdiction, fire/police jurisdiction maps

Public Works also assists the City Planning Commission. All petitions and paperwork are distributed through the City Clerk.

Design and Construction Standards
Download dESIGN and Construction Standards

Development Application

This application must be submitted in order to request a subdivision of land or for submitting a commercial site plan development.

Download Development Application Package

Subdivision Regulations

These are the City approved regulations regarding subdividing property. (adopted April 26, 2016)

Download Subdivision Regulations

Minor Subdivision Checklist

This is a checklist of all required documentation and submittals for a minor subdivision (5 lots or less) request.

Download Minor SUBDIVISION CHECKLIST

Major Subdivision Checklist

This is a checklist of all required documentation and submittals for a major subdivision (6 lots or more).

Download Major Subdivision checklist

Commercial Site Plan Checklist

This is a checklist of all required documentation and submittals for a commercial site plan.

Download Commerical Site Plan Checklist

Waiver Request Form
Download Waiver request form

Planning Commission Schedule

This is the City of Semmes Planning Commission Approved Meeting Schedule,

Work Session
2nd Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM

Regular Session
4th Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

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Takes place on May 22, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
7875 Moffett Rd, Semmes, AL 36575, USA
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Planning Commission Meeting

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Takes place on June 26, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
7875 Moffett Rd, Semmes, AL 36575, USA
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Planning Commission Meeting

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Takes place on July 24, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
7875 Moffett Rd, Semmes, AL 36575, USA
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Planning Commission Meeting

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Takes place on August 28, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
7875 Moffett Rd, Semmes, AL 36575, USA
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Planning Commission Meeting

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Takes place on September 25, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
7875 Moffett Rd, Semmes, AL 36575, USA
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Planning Commission Meeting

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Takes place on October 23, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
7875 Moffett Rd, Semmes, AL 36575, USA
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Planning Commission Meeting

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Takes place on November 27, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
7875 Moffett Rd, Semmes, AL 36575, USA
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Planning Commission Meeting

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Takes place on December 25, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
7875 Moffett Rd, Semmes, AL 36575, USA
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To request information regarding subdividing property, commercial building, and or any land use questions, please contact the Planning Department at the City of Semmes Public Works at 251-649-5752 or email Jasonfranklin@cityofsemmesal.gov.


Planning Fee Schedule

This is the approved fee schedule according to Ordinance 2012-01

Download Ordinance


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