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GULF SHORES CITY HALL
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1905 W. 1st St., Gulf Shores, AL 36542
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 299, Gulf Shores, AL 36547
PHONE: 968-2425
WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov
Gulf Shores has a mayor/council form of government. Council members are elected at large.
Mayor—G.W. Duke III
City Administrator—Ernie Smith
Place 1 Council Member—Joe Garris
Place 2 Council Member—Carolyn Doughty
Place 3 Council Member—Philip Harris
Place 4 Council Member—Robert Craft
Place 5 Council Member—Stephen E. Jones
DIRECTORY
Mayor’s Office Secretary 968-1124
City Clerk 968-1125
Administrative Assistant 968-1121
Accounting 968-1128
Civil Defense 968-1124
Community Development Dept. 968-1150
Library 968-1176
Municipal Court 968-6780
Parks & Recreation 968-1422
Recreation Center 968-4420
Tennis Complex 968-1431
Personnel 968-2425
Public Works Department/Engineering 968-1156
Division Receptionist 968-1440
Revenue Department/Business License 968-2425
Special Events /Entertainment Series 968-1172
Public Facility Rentals 968-1173
Utilities Board 968-6323
Building Permits/Inspection Code Enforcement/
Planning and Zoning/Economic Development 968-1160
Police And Emergency Numbers
Emergency Fire and Rescue 968-7411 or 911
Fire Chief 968-1166
Police Department 968-2431 or 911
Chief of Police 968-2431
Police Dept. Records Division 968-1136
Business Meetings
City Council - 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, 5 p.m. at City Hall.
Committee of the Whole - 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, 4 p.m. at City Hall.
Planning Commission - 4th Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m. at City Hall.
City Business Licenses
Licenses can be obtained at City Hall Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or online at
www.ci.gulf-shores.al.us.
For information, call (251) 968-2425.
Building Permit Information
When property owners or authorized agents want to construct, alter or add to a building, they must apply
for and secure a building permit in accordance
with state, federal and city requirements. Building permits are issued by the Community Development Department.
Because Gulf Shores is located in an environmentally sensitive area and many areas are located in flood
zones or high hazard zones, building requirements are not the same in all areas. Properties in Gulf Shores
are located
in
the following flood zones: A Zones, B Zones, C Zones, V Zones. For more information on Building Permits,
contact the Community Development Department at 968-1150.
Burning Permit
Permits are issued by the Gulf Shores Fire Department. Fees are charged for commercial burning, but not
for residential burning. For more information, call 968-1166.
Post Office
2149 W. First St. 800-275-8777
Gulf Shores Museum
244 W. 19th St. 967-4733
Library
Thomas B. Norton Library 221 W. 19th Ave. 968-1176 Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Wednesday–Friday
10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. To obtain a library card, Baldwin
County residents must provide proof of residence and fill out an application. Residents pay
no fee. Non-residents must pay $10 for a one-year card.
Hurricane Passes
Gulf Shores residents, property owners and business owners may purchase hurricane passes to allow
the holder re-entry onto the island after the mayor
has given the “all-clear.” Passes may be obtained at the front desk at City Hall. Show proof of residence
and/or business ownership. You may use a driver’s license showing a Gulf Shores physical
address, a business license, voter registration card, current lease or rent receipt, deed or utility
bill. The cost for the pass is
$1.
RECREATION & BOAT LAUNCH INFORMATION
Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge
12295 Hwy. 180540-7720 The refuge features 6,200 acres of natural oasis. Highlights include five miles of gulf
beach, fresh- and saltwater fishing, five
miles of walking trails, and a museum. Trails are open year-round, 7 days a week, during daylight hours. Museum
hours: Monday–Friday 8–4
Gulf State Park
State Hwy. 135 948-7275 This 6,000-acre park features picnic areas, an 18-hole golf course, an 825-foot fishing
pier, a nature center, cabins, campsites, and a 144-room motel and convention center on Hwy. 182. Activities include
fishing, swimming, biking, tennis and canoeing.
Canal Park Boat Ramp
Located south of the canal. From Hwy. 59, turn west on 20th Ave., right on E. 1st Ave., right on Canal Rd. No
fee.
Lake Shelby at Gulf State Park
Hwy. 135 off Hwy. 182. Picnic area. Entrance fee is $1 for adults, 50¢ for seniors and children ages 6–12;
$2 fishing fee plus AL fishing license; $2 launch fee.
CITY OF GULF SHORES PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION
David L. Bodenhamer Center
310 W. 19th Ave. 968-4420 Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–9 p.m. (weight room opens at 5:30 a.m.), Saturday
8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 1–6 p.m. Office hours: Monday–Friday 8–5. Daily, weekly, monthly,
quarterly and seasonal passes available as well as annual memberships. Includes fitness center, gymnasium (with
spectator seating), indoor pool, indoor track, racquetball courts, aerobic area, saunas, locker/shower facilities,
game/activity area (table and board games; TV/VCR) and commons with telephones, vending machines and seating area.
Many types of activity and exercise classes with
trained staff is offered. Leagues and pick-up games in basketball and volleyball are available. Watch for special
programs for family fun.
Meyer Park
E. 24th Ave. 968-4420 This 12-acre city park features picnic shelters, individual picnic tables, playground equipment,
a softball field, horseshoe pits and shuffleboard court.
Johnnie Sims Park & Kids Park
244 W. 19th Ave. 968-4420
Tennis Courts: 968-1431.
Tennis lessons are available for juniors to adults; private,
semi-private or group.
Charge for lighted nighttime play: 25¢ every 30 minutes; coin-operated.
Five city-sponsored
tournaments per year.
Basketball Courts: Charge for lighted play:
25¢ every 15 minutes; coin-operated.
Wade Ward Nature Park
Hwy. 59 S. 968-4420 This city park overlooking a canal features a small pavilion and bench seating.
Beach Parking
Passes
Gulf Shores offers beach parking passes each summer, effective March–September. Passes can be obtained at
Gulf Shores City Hall. Resident passes are $10 (proof of physical address is required for resident passes). Non-resident
passes are $20. Daily passes are $5. For additional info, call 968-1120.
UTILITIES
Electric
Baldwin Electric Membership Corporation
200 W. 22nd Ave., P.O. Box 2939 Gulf Shores, 36547 968-7585 After-hours, holidays, weekends, emergencies. 989-6247
Hours: Monday–Friday 8–4:30 Call for deposit information. Deposits are evaluated on a case-by-case
basis.
Natural Gas
Riviera Utilities
413 E. Laurel Ave. Foley, AL 36535 943-5001 Hours: Monday–Friday 8–5 Deposits are $85 for homeowners
and $165 for renters. Deposit amount may
vary. You will need an outline of the physical location, a driver’s license and Social Security number.
Water
and Sewer
Utilities Board, City of Gulf Shores
149 E. 16th Ave. 968-6323 Hours: Monday–Friday 8–4:30. Come in person. Deposits are $50 for owners
and $100 for non-owners. You will need a
meter number or the former owner’s name and street address. Transfer fee $25. Bills are sent on a monthly
basis.
Telephone
Gulf Telephone Company
208 W. Fort Morgan Rd. 952-5100 Gulf Telephone Directory Assistance: 1-411 Hours: Monday–Friday 8–5.
Come in person. You will need your Social Security number, driver’s license number, previous phone number
and street address. If you have had phone service previously and are in good standing, there is generally no deposit.
Those without previous service are charged a deposit fee based on their credit rating.
Cable Television
Mediacom
2320 E. 2nd St. 800-239-8411 Please call for information.
Fort Morgan Cable
2033 W. 1st St. Mailing address: P.O. Box 660199 Birmingham, AL 35266 540-7221
For residents between Mile Marker 2 and Mile Marker 11 on Fort Morgan Road.
Garbage Pickup and Recycling
BFI
800-752-4092 Residential and non-residential.
Waste Management of Alabama, Inc.
800-972-2631 Non-residential refuse collection and disposal.
*ALL TELEPHONE AREA CODES ARE 251 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
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