Gulf Shores, Alabama

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29th Oct 2025
Date Published
22nd Sep 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Gulf Shores, AL

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Gulf Shores in AL divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Gulf Shores, AL?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Gulf Shores, AL as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking16.20%3663.75
    Parking garage or lot16.20%3663.75
    Industrial8.27%1870.71
    Contractors office16.20%3663.75
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)16.85%3810.02
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction10.68%2415.25
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities12.52%2832.19
    Storage and warehouses16.20%3663.75
    Manufacturing6.43%1453.77
    General industrial8.27%1870.71
    Residential41.32%9345.21
    Two family dwelling7.45%1684.24
    Dwellings (unspecified)8.57%1939.31
    Communal housing50.21%11355.05
    Mobile and floating homes5.14%1161.62
    Accessory dwelling unit36.29%8208.50
    Multi family dwelling14.56%3292.81
    Single family dwelling41.32%9345.21
    Mechanical48.18%10895.85
    Communication towers48.18%10895.85
    Agriculture21.10%4771.50
    Agricultural and hunting21.10%4771.50
    Other37.07%8383.73
    Accessory84.60%19133.31
    Multiple48.71%11015.70
    Uncategorized37.07%8383.73
    Retail21.10%4771.50
    Eating and drinking establishments16.85%3810.02
    Restricted retail16.85%3810.02
    Professional services16.85%3810.02
    General retail21.60%4886.04
    Personal services21.10%4771.50
    Community16.20%3663.75
    Medical21.10%4771.50
    Public, quasi-public, and government84.60%19133.31
    Schools and universities51.09%11555.19
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure16.20%3663.75
    Lodging10.42%2356.24
    Bed & breakfast48.36%10938.11
    Hotel/motel10.42%2356.24
    Commercial16.85%3810.02
    Professional office10.42%2356.24
    General commercial7.66%1731.41
    Entertainment15.18%3432.27
    Non-retail sales16.85%3810.02
    Automobile related uses16.85%3810.02