Government

1. Agendas & Minutes
2. Mayor & Council
   1. Mayor's Office
   2. Code of Ordinances
   3. Executive Staff
   4. Public Hearings
3. Boards & Commissions
   1. Beautification Board
      1. Arbor Day
      2. Beautification Award Recipients
      3. Nominate a Business or Residence
      4. Plant List
      5. A Coastal Winter - Beautification Board Award
   2. Junior City Council
      Junior City Council Spring Market
   3. Airport Authority
   4. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
   5. Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals
   6. Chamber of Commerce Board
   7. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Board
   8. Library Advisory Board
   9. Library Board
   10. Personnel Board
   11. Planning Commission
   12. Public Education Building Authority
   13. Public Park and Recreation Board
   14. Utilities Board
   15. Zoning Board of Adjustment
   16. Apply for Boards & Commissions
4. Elections
   1. Important Dates & Deadlines
   2. Absentee Voting
   3. Polling Locations
   4. Registering to Vote
   5. Sample Ballot
5. Court Services
   1. About Municipal Court
   2. Coming to Court
   3. Court Dates
   4. Forms
   5. Impounded Vehicles & Property
   6. Pay Citations Online
   7. Violations
   8. Warrants & Protection Orders
6. Departments
   1. Building
   2. Executive
      1. Mayor & Council
      2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Code of Ordinances
      4. Public Notices
      5. Public Records
   3. Economic Development & Public Affairs
      1. Economic Development
         1. Business & Aviation Park
         2. Community Profile
         3. Helpful Resources
         4. Information Request Form
         5. Visitor Profile
      2. Nonprofit Grants Program
      3. Monthly E-Newsletter
   4. Engineering & Transportation
   5. Financial Services Department
      1. Accounting
      2. Revenue
      3. Procurement
   6. Finance & Administrative Services
      1. Information Technology
      2. Budgets
   7. Fire Rescue
      Public Education
   8. Human Resources
      Employment
   9. Municipal Court
   10. Planning & Zoning
       1. Code of Ordinances
       2. Ordinances & Regulations
          Tree Protection Ordinance
       3. P&Z Permits/Applications
       4. Planning Commission
       5. Zoning Map
       6. Annexation
       7. Code Complaint
       8. Planning Public Hearing
   11. Police
   12. Public Works
       1. Mosquito Control
       2. Report a Concern
       3. Trash & Recycling
          Recycling Rewards
       4. Recycling Rewards
   13. Recreation & Cultural Affairs
   14. Capital Projects
7. City Projects
8. Media
9. Staff Directory

City Services

1. Business Services
   1. Online Licensing Portal
   2. Bids & Proposals
   3. Business Licenses and Taxes
   4. Doing Business in Alabama
   5. Local Resource Directory
   6. Procurement
      1. Bids and Proposals
      2. Methods of Procurement
      3. Vendor Pack
   7. Business Resources
2. Financial Services
   1. Budgets
   2. Business Licenses and Tax Requirements
      1. General Business License
      2. Rental License
      3. Business License Renewal
      4. Sales Tax
      5. Lodging Tax
      6. Use Tax
      7. Rental/Lease Tax
      8. Liquor Excise Tax
      9. Other City Administered Taxes
      10. Interest Calculator
   3. Taxes
      Alabama's Taxpayer Bill of Rights
   4. Financial Reports
   5. Vendor Pack
3. Residential Services
   1. City Maps
   2. Employment Opportunities
   3. Request Records & Information
   4. Utilities
   5. City Facilities
   6. Trash & Recycling
   7. 2022 Surplus Items
4. Planning & Zoning
   1. Annexation
   2. Code Ordinances
   3. Ordinances & Regulations
   4. Planning & Zoning Permits and Applications
   5. Tree Protection Ordinance
   6. Zoning Map
   7. Code Complaint
5. Building
   1. Online Portal Access
   2. Current Building Codes and Regulations
   3. Floodplain Management
   4. Building Permits
      Residential Fence Permit
   5. Rental Safety Inspections
   6. Forms And Info.
      1. Trade Permit Application
      2. Code Analysis Summary
      3. Ride-Along Application
      4. Haul Permit Application
      5. Subcontractor List
      6. Flood Hazard Development Application
      7. Dune Walk Construction Guidelines
      8. V Zone Certificate
      9. Demolition Sign-Off Sheet
      10. Turnout Permit Application
      11. Permit Request Form
      12. Temporary to Permanent Power Request Form
   7. Fees
      1. Building Permit Fees
      2. CITC Fee
      3. Impact Fees
   8. Maps
      1. City of Gulf Shores GIS Map
      2. FEMA Flood Maps
      3. Baldwin County GIS Map
   9. Code Enforcement
   10. Building Department Handbook
6. Safety Services
   1. Community Connect
   2. Emergency Management
   3. Hurricane Re-Entry / Beach Parking Passes
   4. Medical Transport Membership
7. Police
   1. Divisions
      1. Criminal Investigations Division
      2. Patrol Division
      3. Special Operations Division
   2. Annual Report
   3. Accident Report
   4. Crime Reports
   5. Community Programs
      1. Citizens' Police Academy
      2. Community Video Surveillance Program
      3. Explorers Program
      4. Volunteers in Police Service
      5. Youth Academy
   6. Recruitment
   7. Forms
   8. Golf Cart Registration
   9. Lost/Found Property Return
   10. Animal Control
   11. Permits & Applications
   12. Provide Feedback
   13. Tow Truck Registration
   14. E-Bike Safety
   15. Automated License Plate Readers
8. Fire
   1. About Us
      1. Mission, Vision and Values
      2. A Message from the Chief
      3. Stations
      4. Annual Report
      5. Employment Opportunities
   2. Community Risk Reduction
      1. Fire Education and Prevention
      2. Community Connect
      3. Fire Permits and Inspections
      4. Forms and Checklists
      5. ISO Information
      6. Programs & Classes
   3. Beach Rescue
   4. Junior Lifeguard Program
   5. Smoke Alarm Installation Program
   6. Home Safety Survey
   7. Programs and Classes
   8. Public Access AEDs
9. Employee Intranet
   Fire Intranet
10. Reserve Parks and Facilities
    1. Johnnie Sims Park Pavilion
    2. Meyer Park Pavilion
    3. Erie H. Meyer Civic Center
    4. Activity Center
11. Engineering Services

Residents

1. Resident's Guide
   1. Job Opportunities
   2. Vehicle Registration
   3. Airport
   4. Trash & Recycling
   5. Utilities
   6. Hurricane Re-Entry / Beach Parking Passes
   7. Medical Transport Membership
   8. Ordinances & Regulations
   9. Staff Directory
   10. Public Transportation
   11. City Maps
   12. Request Records & Information
   13. Parks & Facilities
   14. Hurricane Preparedness Guide
2. Connect
3. Recreation & Cultural Affairs
   1. Parks & Recreation
      1. Parks & Facilities
         1. David L. Bodenhamer Recreation Center
            Swimming & Aquatic Programs
         2. Cultural Center - Studio Fit
         3. George C. Meyer Tennis Center
         4. Gulf Shores Sportsplex
         5. Aquatics Center
         6. Parks & Greenspaces
            1. Johnnie Sims Park
            2. Gulf Shores Skate Park
            3. Wetlands Park
            4. Wade Ward Nature Park
            5. Mo's Landing
            6. Meyer Park
            7. Little Lagoon Pass Park
            8. Dog Park
            9. Canal Park
            10. Skateboard Park
      2. Online Registration
      3. Bicycling
         1. Bicycle Safety
         2. Bicycle Friendly Community
         3. Bicycling Events
            1. Bike to School Day
            2. Bike Gulf Shores
         4. Resources
         5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Maps
      4. Facility and Field Rentals
      5. Park & Recreation Month
   2. Programs & Activities
      1. SPARC Youth Camps
      2. Recreation & Fitness Memberships
         Membership & Daily Pass Rates
      3. Tennis
      4. Pickleball
      5. Swimming & Aquatic Programs
      6. Athletics
         1. Adult Sports
            1. Pickleball Open Play
            2. Tennis
         2. Youth Sports
            Swimming & Aquatic Programs
      7. Fitness Programs
         1. Fitness Class Schedule
         2. Programs
         3. Bicycling
         4. Adult & Youth Sports
         5. Programs & Challenges
         6. Haunted Hustle 5k, Fun Run, and Witches on Wheels Ride
      8. Celebrate Earth Day
      9. Senior Programs
      10. Community Programs
      11. Library Programs
      12. Online Registration & Payments
      13. Dolphin Academy
      14. PhinMan
   3. Library
      1. Library Card & Account
      2. Online Catalog
      3. Library Programs
         1. Children's Programs
            1. 2026 Summer Reading Program
            2. Storytime with Ms. Kelli
            3. Be A Kid Librarian
            4. Calendar and Newsletter
            5. Reel Creations
            6. Steam Club
            7. Library Programs
         2. Tween and Teen Programs
         3. Adult Programs
            1. Winter Tech Series
            2. Library Programs
      4. Digital Library
      5. Digital Magazines
      6. Streaming Video
      7. Online Resources
      8. Patron Account
      9. Maps of Library
      10. About the Library
      11. Hours & Directions
      12. Gulf Shores Museum
      13. Media Reviews
      14. 3D Printing
   4. City Events
      1. City Programs
      2. Annual Events
         1. Sunset Series
         2. Community Christmas at Sims Park
         3. Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert
         4. Haunted Hustle 5k and Witches on Wheels Ride
         5. Independence Day Celebration
         6. S'mores on the Shore
         7. Winter Concert Series
         8. Mardi Gras Parade
      3. Large Group Activities
      4. Winter Concert Series
      5. Christmas Events
      6. Facility Rentals
      7. Partnership Opportunities
         1. Sunset Series Partnership Opportunities
         2. S'mores on the Shore Partnership Opportunities
         3. Breakfast with the Bunny Partnership Opportunities
         4. Breakfast with Santa Partnership Opportunities
   5. City Store
   6. Contact Us
      1. Newsletter Sign Up
      2. Staff Directory
      3. Connect with Us
4. City Schools
5. Beaches
   1. Leave Only Footprints
   2. Beach Rules & Regulations
   3. Beach Safety
   4. Beach Parking
   5. Water Quality
   6. Accessibility
   7. Hurricane Re-Entry Decal/Beach Parking Pass
   8. Employment
6. Resident Satisfaction Survey
7. Vision 2035
8. Gulf Shores City Schools

Visitors

1. About Gulf Shores
2. Museum
   1. Exhibits
      1. Rotating Exhibits
      2. Special Exhibits
   2. Programs & Activities
      1. Summer Programs
      2. Winter Programs
      3. At-Home Activities
   3. Butterfly Garden
   4. History
3. Beaches
   1. Leave Only Footprints
   2. Beach Rules & Regulations
   3. Beach Safety
   4. Beach Parking
   5. Water Quality
   6. Accessibility
4. Visitors Guide
   1. Chamber of Commerce
   2. City Maps
   3. Convention & Visitors Bureau
   4. Library
   5. Lodging
   6. Relocating
   7. Vacation Guide
   8. Attractions
5. City Events
6. Gulf Shores City Store

How Do I...

1. Apply
   1. Beach Wedding
   2. Business License
   3. Employment
   4. Marriage License
   5. Annexation
2. Contact
   1. Department Staff
   2. Local Businesses
   3. Mayor & Councilors
   4. Police Department
3. Pay
   1. Recreation Program or Class
   2. Taxes
   3. Utilities
4. Register
   1. Vehicle Registration
   2. Voter Registration
   3. Youth Sports
5. Report
   1. Code Violation
   2. Lost & Found Animal
   3. Oil Deposits or Tar Balls
   4. Street Light Outage
6. Request
   1. Building Inspection
   2. Facility Rental
   3. Public Records
   4. Utility Services
7. Reserve Parks and Facilities
8. View
   1. Agendas & Minutes
   2. Annual Budget
   3. Maps
   4. Municipal Code
   5. Procurement
   6. Trash Pickup Schedule

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