Moulton Heights, Alabama facts for kids
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Moulton Heights, Alabama
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 Moulton Heights, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Moulton Heights, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Morgan |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 123135 |
Moulton Heights is a small community in Morgan County, Alabama, in the United States. It's not officially a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's known as an unincorporated community. Think of it as a neighborhood that's part of a larger area but doesn't have its own mayor or city council.
Moulton Heights is actually a suburb of Decatur, a bigger city nearby. This means it's a residential area located just outside the main part of Decatur. It's also part of a larger region called the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area.
What is Moulton Heights?
Moulton Heights is an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government, which in this case is Morgan County.
- It's a residential area where people live in homes.
- It's considered a suburb, meaning it's close to a larger city.
- It doesn't have its own city hall or local police department.
Where is Moulton Heights Located?
Moulton Heights is located in the northern part of Alabama. It's almost completely surrounded by the city of Decatur. Imagine a small island of homes and businesses within a bigger city – that's a bit like Moulton Heights.
- To its west, you'll find Beltline Road. This is a special bypass road built by the city of Decatur.
- On its north, east, and south sides, Moulton Heights is bordered by the city of Decatur itself.
- It's also very close to The Beltline, which is another name for Alabama 67. This road helps people travel around the area.
Why Isn't It a City?
Even though Moulton Heights is surrounded by Decatur, it hasn't officially become part of the city yet. This is mainly because of something called "zoning ordinances."
- Zoning ordinances are special rules that a city or county makes about how land can be used. For example, some areas might be zoned for homes, others for shops, and others for factories.
- In Moulton Heights, the way industries, homes, businesses, and schools are located very close to each other makes it tricky for Decatur to include the area.
- These rules make it harder for Decatur to "absorb" Moulton Heights, which means to make it an official part of the city. So, for now, Moulton Heights remains its own unincorporated community.
