Public hearing set for taxicab license application by Ground Transportation with
Council will hear the application to approve a new taxicab service provider in Mobile on May 19, 2026. Public input is welcome at the hearing.
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Licensing & Permits
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Licensing & Permits items
Charles Henry Royal II seeks shuttle service license
Public hearing to decide whether to grant a shuttle service operating license. City will hear from the applicant and public about whether this service is needed.
Council considers shuttle service license for Charles Henry Royal II
A new shuttle service operator seeks city approval to begin operations. The license decision will determine whether this transportation service can legally serve Mobile residents.
ABC Board approval: Chipotle beer license at Hwy. 90 West
Chipotle Mexican Grill at 5334 Hwy. 90 West will be licensed to sell beer on and off premises, subject to state ABC Board approval.
Noise waiver approved for May 16 event at 564 MLK Jr. Avenue
Kenneth Robinson's May 16 event (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) is exempt from noise restrictions. Neighbors in District 2 may experience elevated sound levels during that window.
Piggly Wiggly hemp license type corrected at University location
City corrects the license recommendation for Piggly Wiggly's hemp products sales at 306 S. University Blvd., shifting from Specialty Retailer to Retail Food Store category—clarifying what products the store may legally sell and under which ABC Board requirements.
Liquor license OK'd for Hillwood Liquors on Hillcrest Rd
Council backs ABC Board approval of a retail liquor license (Lounge Class II) for Hillwood Liquors at 2370 Hillcrest Rd, allowing the business to sell beer, wine, and spirits for off-premises consumption.
Noise waiver approved for Cathedral Square event, May 15
Devon Ward may hold an event at Cathedral Square (District 2) with extended sound amplification until 9:30 p.m. on May 15. Residents nearby may experience louder noise than ordinance allows during that window.
Piggly Wiggly approved to sell hemp products at S. University Boulevard
Piggly Wiggly at 306 S. University Boulevard wins permission to sell consumable hemp products, expanding retail options in that area.
Noise waiver granted for Dunaway Drive event July 11
Geraldine McConnell gets permission to exceed city noise limits at 1123 Dunaway Drive (District 3) from 4:30–10 p.m. on July 11, likely for a private event or gathering.
Public hearing set: Charles Henry Royal II seeks shuttle service license
New shuttle service would operate in Mobile if approved. Hearing scheduled April 28, 2026 — residents can comment on the application.
Noise waiver approved for May 2 event at 1906 Springhill Ave
Diane Roberts gets permission to hold an event with amplified sound from 7–11 p.m. on May 2 in District 1, temporarily suspending noise limits for that location and time.
Liquor license approved: Komo Yaki restaurant at Airport Blvd
New restaurant with full bar license opens at 3201 Airport Blvd. Adds dining and drinking option in that area.
Liquor license OK'd for Cloud 9 Vapes at Airport Boulevard
Cloud 9 Vapes will be licensed to sell packaged liquor and specialty hemp products at 3913 Airport Boulevard. The ABC Board now decides whether to issue the license.
Council backs hemp retailer license for Healthy Harvest CBD
Mobile will authorize a new Specialty Retailer of Consumable Hemp Products license at 3656 Government Blvd, allowing Healthy Harvest CBD to open and operate in the city.
Noise waiver approved for event at 509 MLK Ave on May 23
Angela Montgomery can hold an event at 509 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue without Noise Ordinance restrictions on May 23, 10 a.m.–noon, in District 2.
Noise waiver approved for 1906 Springhill Avenue on May 16
Alex Zogbhy's request to allow noise from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 16 at 1906 Springhill Avenue in District 1 exempts the event from city noise limits for that evening.
Noise waiver approved for 2121 Bragg Avenue on April 5
Ashley Allen received permission to exceed noise limits at her District 1 property from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 5, 2026. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity than usual during those hours.
Noise waiver granted for 1805 Pallister Place W., April 4–5
Resident Lawanda Shinn gets permission to exceed noise limits on April 4–5 from 2:30–10:00 p.m. at her District 1 address. Neighbors may experience louder activity during those hours.
Cooper Restaurants waiver to exceed noise limits Dec 28, 6–10 p.m.
Cooper Restaurants at 2058 Airport Boulevard has permission to operate above normal noise limits on December 28 from 6 to 10 p.m., likely for a special event.