DAPHNE, Ala.—Daphne’s Planning Commission during a work session June 14 began discussions to determine the future land-use plan, which would be utilized if any property owners along State Highway 181 wish to be annexed into the city.

The city council recently approved the annexation of rights of way along State Highway 181 as far south as the Oldfield subdivision, but the property along the roadway has not been annexed.

The planning commission began the discussion in anticipation of property owners requesting annexation in the future. The land is under the jurisdiction of the Baldwin County Planning Department, and the county planning director, Vince Jackson, explained the future land-use map to the commission.

The current map designates the area as primarily low-density residential or small businesses. Commissioner Larry Chason pointed out that the county’s designations were much broader than Daphne’s, so the commission would have to thoroughly consider what is wanted in each area.

The planning commission made no decisions regarding future land use along the newly annexed rights of way, but expect to continue discussing the issue at a later date.

For more on the story, see the July 20 issue of The Bulletin.