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You can locate an address in Morgan County using our GIS Web Map.

Directions:

Click on the “ Search By House Number” button and enter the house number you wish to locate and click  “OK”

At the bottom of the screen you will be asked to select an address from a drop down menu. 

Scroll until you find the address you wish to locate then click “OK”

The address will then appear in the map window.

Features:

To the left of the map window you will find the following map features:

Show All -  Allows you to choose between Morgan (to view entire County) or Decatur or Hartselle

Zoom In -  Allows you to zoom in current map view

Zoom Out- Allows you to zoom out current map view

Move-  Allows you to move and pan the map

Query-   Left click with the mouse on a map location and information on the location will appear  ( Property Owner, City limits, Emergency Response for Police and Fire)

Measure- Allows you to measure from one map location to another

 

ADDRESSING/ MAPPING

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Downloadable Petition for establishing or renaming a street or road.

Downloadable copy of Morgan County street naming procedure.

Downloadable Address Request form. Please fill out the top part and return to our office at:

                                       MCEMCD
                                      4216 Highway 31 S
                                      Decatur, AL 35603

                                    or fax to (256) 351-4840

** Please call or return this form in advance, 7-10 days, before you need the address to avoid possible delays. **

Who assigns my Address?

The Morgan County Emergency Management Communication District (MCEMCD) has been designated by the Morgan County Commission as the addressing authority for Morgan County except in the city limits of Decatur and Hartselle. Addresses in Decatur are assigned by the Planning Department and Hartselle by the Building Inspector.

Why do I need a 911 Address?

In order to properly locate where a 911 call originates a structure must have an address. If you do not have a correct address it would be very difficult to locate your residence or business in an emergency.

Where should I post my 911 Address?

Your address should be posted at your driveway, visible from both directions of travel. It is preferable that the numbers be at least 3 inches tall and reflective to ensure they are visible at night.

How is the address assigned?

The system of addressing employed in Morgan County is called Modified Equal Interval in this system an address is assigned every 10.56 feet. The beginning of the road is zero, even addresses are on the left and odd addresses are on the right. A device called a Distance Measuring Instrument (DMI) is used to calculate the address. The distance from the beginning of the road to your driveway is measured then your address is calculated.

How do I get an address?

For all new structures in Morgan County you must call the MCEMCD Administrative office at (256) 552-0911 and provide the following information:

1. Name of road/street where the structure will be located

2. Location of structure (nearby neighbors address) ex. I will be building next door to 234 Smith Rd

3. Your name and phone number so we can call back with your address

4. Mark your drive on either side with wooden stakes with 911 written on the stakes.