Upcoming Council Meetings
The Town of Highland Lake will hold its Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. The Work Session will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Regular Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Anchor.
HL-19-01 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Updates
The Town Council approved updates to HL-19-01 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance on March 5, 2019.
HL-19-01 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Introduced at the January 9, 2019, Council Meeting. Click here to view. Approved by City Council on February 5, 2019.
Business License Fee Schedule Amendment
Town Meeting Notice
Town Meeting on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Public hearing to vacate Goodner Farm Road. Meeting is at 6:30 pm at The Anchor. Click here.
Town Meeting Notice
Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, regarding the recent FISHERY ASSESSMENT. Meeting is at 6 p.m. at The Anchor.
Public Hearing Notice
Public Hearing on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 6, 2018, from 6:30-7:00 pm at Town Hall. This will be preceded by a Town Council Work Session at 6:00 pm and followed by the regular Council Meeting at 7:00 pm. Click here for more info.
Ordinance Amended
Ordinance Approved
The ordinance HL-17-03 REGULATIONS FOR USE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS was approved on October 3, 2017.
Ordinance Regarding Flood Damage Prevention
The ordinance HL-17-02 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION was approved on August 1, 2017, and replaces the previous one, HL-10-01.
Pontoon Boats Available
The Town of Highland Lake has two surplus pontoon boats and will be taking sealed bids for the next two weeks. One is a 1988 Sweetwater 24' Pontoon and the other is a 1989 Riviera Cruiser, 24'. Click here for the Bid Notice details. Bids will be accepted until Monday, May 8, 2017, at 12:00 noon at the Highland Lake Town Hall and then will be opened publicly.
Hold Harmless Agreement - Revised
Proclamation: Jacksonville State University Day
The Town of Highland Lake has proclaimed Saturday, April 29, 2017, as JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY DAY in the Town. An event will be held at the Anchor starting at 11:00 a.m. with food and drink courtesy of Hometown Bank. Dr. John Beehler, University President, and other officials are slated to attend. Click here to read the proclamation document.
Financial Audit
Town Council Meetings
The Town Council holds its regular meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at The Anchor (612 Lakeshore Drive) unless this date falls on a holiday. Then the regular meeting will take place the following Tuesday.
Temporary Moratorium
Outdoor Burning
Please use all necessary safety precautions when doing any type of outdoor burning. Only rubbish such as leaves, limbs of trees, and other yard debris may be burned with the town limits. Rubbish may not be burned without 10 feet of the water's edge, nor allowed to be swept into the lake by rain, wind, or snow, or wave actions from boats. It is unlawful to burn hazardous materials such as roofing, plaster, tires, etc. Please refer to the link below for additional information, including specific materials that are unlawful to burn.
Do not burn when the county is under a "NO BURN" ban, or when there is a fire alert. Websites to check for weather conditions are listed below:
- www.weather.gov (National Weather Service)
- Alabama Forestry Commission
Construction Permits
Written plans for the construction, repair, or renovation of piers, docks, boathouses, seawalls, or any construction within the 900 foot contour line should be submitted to Town Hall for approval by the Town Council prior to the issuance of a Building Permit and the onset of construction.
All new construction, additions, and remodeling plans for houses should be submitted to Town Hall for approval by our Building Inspector before the beginning of any project.
All new construction, additions, and remodeling plans for houses should be submitted to Town Hall for approval by our Building Inspector before the beginning of any project.
