11-3A-2
Section 11-3A-2 Powers for public welfare, health, and safety; authorization; scope. (a) Except where otherwise specifically prohibited or provided for either heretofore or hereafter by general law or the constitution of this state and subject to the procedures and limitations set out in this chapter, the county commission of a county may provide for its property and affairs; and for the public welfare, health, and safety of the citizens throughout the unincorporated areas of the county by exercising certain powers for the protection of the county and public property under its control. The powers granted herein to provide for the public welfare, health, and safety of its citizens shall only include the following: (1) Abatement of weeds as a public nuisance as defined in Section 11-67-60. (2) Subject to the provisions of Section 6-5-127, control of animals and animal nuisances. (3) Control of litter as defined in subsection (b) of Section 13A-7-29, or rubbish as defined in subdivision...
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45-44-260.07
Section 45-44-260.07 Election for coverage. Except where jurisdiction has been obtained by the planning commission pursuant to Section 45-44-260.02, the master plan and zoning regulations provided by the planning commission shall not be applicable in any beat of Macon County until the majority of the qualified electors of the beat voting in a special election have signified by their vote that they desire the authority of the planning commission, its master plan, and the zoning regulations to apply in their beat. The election must be held not less than 30 or more than 45 days after a petition seeking the election is filed in the office of the judge of probate. The petition shall be signed by at least 25 percent of the electors who reside within the beat and who own real estate located within the beat. Notice of the election shall be given by three weeks' publication and posting notice in two public places within the beat. The cost of the election shall be paid from the general fund of...
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11-24-1
Section 11-24-1 Definitions; regulation of lots, streets, drainage, utilities, etc.; developer to reimburse utility for uneconomical placement. (a) When used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) COUNTY. A political subdivision of the state created by statute to aid in the administration of government. (2) COUNTY COMMISSION. The chief administrative or legislative body of the county. (3) STREETS. Streets, avenues, boulevards, roads, lanes, alleys, viaducts, and other roads. (4) SUBDIVISION. The development and division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots, plats, sites, or otherwise for the purpose of establishing or creating a subdivision through the sale, lease, or building development. Development includes, but is not limited to, the design work of lot layout, the construction of drainage structures, the construction of buildings or public use areas, the planning and construction of public streets and public roads, and the...
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11-52-9
Section 11-52-9 Adoption, etc., of master plan for physical development of municipality by commission - Conduct of surveys and studies; purpose of plan. In the preparation of such plans the commission shall make careful and comprehensive surveys and studies of present conditions and future growth of the municipality and with due regard to its relation to neighboring territory. The plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the municipality and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs, best promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic, the promotion of safety from fire and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of population, the promotion...
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14-5-8
Section 14-5-8 Agreement to use of convict labor under Sections 14-5-6, 14-5-7 and 14-11-2 - County convicts. The use of county convict labor under the provisions of Sections 14-5-6, 14-5-7 and 14-11-2 shall be such uses as may be agreed to by the county commissions in counties that may use convict labor; provided, that such convict labor shall not be used for such purposes unless, after entering an agreement for such use of convict labor on the minutes of the county commission, the agreement with the proposed plan for its operation shall be submitted to the State Health Officer for review as to whether the same may conflict with the public health statutes or rules or regulations of the State Board of Health, and for his opinion on what may be accomplished that will or may contribute to the public health or sanitation. The conclusion as to such finding shall be signed by the said State Health Officer and be filed with the county commission of such county. (Acts 1932, Ex. Sess., No....
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45-36A-102
Section 45-36A-102 Historic preservation commission; architectural review board; review of building plans. (a) The governing body of the City of Scottsboro in Jackson County may adopt ordinances, pass resolutions, or take such appropriate action as necessary to promote the general public welfare within the city, such ordinances to protect the historic character of the city in the manner hereinafter described.. (b) The governing body of the city, upon the recommendation of the historic preservation commission, as provided for below, may designate as a historic district any area, site, building, or structure within the city having an overall atmosphere of either historic or architectural distinction, or both (c) A historic preservation commission with the following membership, duties, and powers may be created by the city governing body: (1) The commission shall be composed of no less than seven members who shall be selected by the city governing body in such a manner as to serve...
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45-8-243
Section 45-8-243 Levy of tax; failure to add tax or refund or absorption of tax; disposition of funds; affixing of tax stamps; rules and regulations; construction and application. (a) The Calhoun County Commission is hereby authorized to impose upon every person, firm, corporation, club, association, partnership, or other legal entity who or which sells, stores, delivers, uses, or otherwise consumes tobacco or certain tobacco products in Calhoun County a county privilege, license, or excise tax in the following amounts: (1) Three cents ($0.03) for each package of cigarettes, made of tobacco or any substitute therefor. (2) Three cents ($0.03) for each sack, can, package, or other container of smoking tobacco, including granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other kinds and forms of tobacco which are prepared in such manner as to be suitable for smoking in a pipe or cigarette. (3) Three cents ($0.03) for each sack, plug, package, or other container of chewing tobacco, which...
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11-24-2
Section 11-24-2 Submission, review, and approval of plats; permit. (a) It shall be the duty of the owner and developer of each subdivision to have all construction completed in conformity with this chapter and, prior to beginning any construction or development, to submit the proposed plat to the county commission for approval and obtain a permit to develop as required in this section. The permit to develop shall be obtained before the actual sale, offering for sale, transfer, or lease of any lots from the subdivision or addition to the public, it must include a plan to deliver utilities including water, and shall only be issued upon approval of the proposed plat by the county commission. As a condition for the issuance of a permit, the county commission may require any of the following for approval of the proposed plat: (1) The filing and posting of a reasonable surety bond with the county commission by the developers of the proposed subdivisions or proposed additions to guarantee the...
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21-3A-3
Section 21-3A-3 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this chapter have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COUNCIL. The Interagency Coordinating Council as established in Section 21-3A-4. (2) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. Any developmental services that: a. Are provided under public supervision. b. Are designed to meet the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the development of the child. c. Are selected in collaboration with the parents. d. Are provided by qualified personnel as determined by the personnel standards of the state, the standards of the early intervention program, and the regulations. e. Are provided in conformity with an individualized family service plan. f. Meet the requirements of Public Law 99-457 as amended (20 U.S.C. ยงยง1471 to 1485, inclusive), and the early intervention standards of the State of Alabama. g. Are provided, to the extent...
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11-52-10
Section 11-52-10 Adoption, etc., of master plan for physical development of municipality by commission - Procedure for adoption, etc. The commission may adopt the plan as a whole by a single resolution or may by successive resolutions adopt successive parts of the plan, said parts corresponding with major geographical sections or divisions of the municipality or with functional subdivisions of the subject matter of the plan and may adopt any amendment or extension thereof or addition thereto. Before the adoption of the plan or any such part, amendment, extension or addition, the commission shall hold at least one public hearing thereon, notice of the time and place of which shall be given by one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality and in the official gazette, if any, of the municipality; provided, that the planning commission may dispense with such public hearing prior to the approval or disapproval of a plan when the municipal governing body to whom...
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