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
Development Application
This application must be submitted in order to request a subdivision of land or for submitting a commercial site plan development.
Subdivision Regulations
These are the City approved regulations regarding subdividing property. (adopted April 26, 2016)
Minor Subdivision Checklist
This is a checklist of all required documentation and submittals for a minor subdivision (5 lots or less) request.
Major Subdivision Checklist
This is a checklist of all required documentation and submittals for a major subdivision (6 lots or more).
Commercial Site Plan Checklist
This is a checklist of all required documentation and submittals for a commercial site plan.
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
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