24-1-61
Section 24-1-61 Definitions. The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this article
shall have the following respective meaning, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context: (1) AUTHORITY or HOUSING AUTHORITY. A public body organized as a body corporate
and politic in accordance with the provisions of this article for the purposes, with the powers
and subject to the restrictions set forth in this article. (2) COUNTY. All of the county except
that portion which lies within the territorial boundaries of any city or incorporated town.
(3) COUNTY COMMISSION. The governing body of any county. (4) HOUSING COMMISSIONER. One of
the members of an authority appointed in accordance with the provisions of this article. (5)
GOVERNMENT. Such term shall include the state and federal governments and any subdivision,
agency, or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of either of them. (6) STATE. The State
of Alabama. (7) FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. Such term shall include the...
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32-1-1.1
Section 32-1-1.1 Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this title, for
the purpose of this title, shall have meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section,
except when the context otherwise requires: (1) ALLEY. A street or highway intended to provide
access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban districts and not intended for the
purpose of through vehicular traffic. (2) ARTERIAL STREET. Any United States or state numbered
route, controlled-access highway, or other major radial or circumferential street or highway
designated by local authorities within their respective jurisdictions as part of a major arterial
system of streets or highways. (3) AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE. Such fire department vehicles,
police vehicles, and ambulances as are publicly owned, and such other publicly or privately
owned vehicles as are designated by the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency
or the chief of police of an incorporated city. (4) BICYCLE....
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37-11A-1
Section 37-11A-1 Execution and text of compact. The Governor, on behalf of this state, shall
execute a compact, in substantially the following form, with the State of Mississippi, and
the Legislature approves and ratifies the compact in the form substantially as follows: Northeast
Mississippi - Northwest Alabama Railroad Authority Compact. The contracting states solemnly
agree: Article I. The purpose of this compact is to promote and develop trade, commerce, industry,
and employment opportunities for the public good and welfare in northeast Mississippi and
northwest Alabama through the establishment of a joint interstate authority to acquire certain
railroad properties and facilities which the operator thereof has notified the Interstate
Commerce Commission of an intention to abandon and which are located in any of Franklin, Marion,
or Winston Counties, Alabama or in Alcorn or Tishomingo Counties, Mississippi. Article II.
This compact shall become effective immediately as to the State...
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36-25-1
Section 36-25-1 Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall
have the following meanings: (1) BUSINESS. Any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm,
enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, or any other legal
entity. (2) BUSINESS WITH WHICH THE PERSON IS ASSOCIATED. Any business of which the person
or a member of his or her family is an officer, owner, partner, board of director member,
employee, or holder of more than five percent of the fair market value of the business. (3)
CANDIDATE. This term as used in this chapter shall have the same meaning ascribed to it in
Section 17-5-2. (4) COMMISSION. The State Ethics Commission. (5) COMPLAINT. Written allegation
or allegations that a violation of this chapter has occurred. (6) COMPLAINANT. A person who
alleges a violation or violations of this chapter by filing a complaint against a respondent.
(7) CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. A complaint filed pursuant to this...
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45-2-261.01
Section 45-2-261.01 Appointment of members and personnel of the Baldwin County Planning and
Zoning Commission. The planning commission shall be composed of nine regular members, each
of whom shall be a qualified elector and an actual resident of the county. One and only one
regular member of the planning commission may be a qualified elector of the county who resides
in the corporate limits of a municipality in the county. All regular members shall be appointed
by the Baldwin County Commission for a term of four years. Upon the affirmative vote of a
majority of the qualified electors in a district election held pursuant to Section 45-2-261.07,
the membership of the planning commission shall be increased by appointment by the county
commission of a qualified elector from that district for a temporary one-time term of three
years. In the event of any vacancy on the planning commission, such vacancy shall be filled
by appointment of the Baldwin County Commission. The Baldwin County...
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45-2-261.07
Section 45-2-261.07 Procedure for exercising jurisdiction in each district. The Baldwin County
Commission shall not exercise its planning and zoning powers and jurisdiction in any district
established hereunder until the majority of the qualified electors of the district voting
in an election shall have voted their desire to come within the planning and zoning authority
of the Baldwin County Commission. The election shall be held if 10 percent of the qualified
electors in any district submit a written petition to the county commission expressing a desire
to be subject to the planning and zoning jurisdiction of the Baldwin County Commission under
authority of this subpart. For the purposes of the establishment of districts after June 1,
2010, a district shall correspond to a voting precinct or precincts in the county unless the
county governing body determines that the use of voting precinct boundaries is not feasible.
A party or parties seeking to file a petition shall notify the...
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45-2-261.03
Section 45-2-261.03 Preparation of master plan. In availing itself of the powers conferred
by this subpart, the Baldwin County Commission shall appoint the planning commission to make
and maintain in an up-to-date manner, a master plan for the physical development of the unincorporated
areas of Baldwin County. The master plan with the accompanying maps, plats, charts, and descriptive
material shall show the planning commission's recommendations for the use and development
of the unincorporated areas of Baldwin County. The planning commission shall make a preliminary
report and hold a public hearing thereon. The master plan recommended thereunder shall be
presented in a final report to the Baldwin County Commission. The Baldwin County Commission
shall not hold a public hearing and take action until it has received the final report of
the planning commission. After a public hearing by the Baldwin County Commission, the master
plan may be approved or amended by the Baldwin County...
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45-2-261.05
Section 45-2-261.05 Planning districts and authority. The Baldwin County Commission shall divide
the unincorporated areas of Baldwin County into planning districts. Prior to submission of
a written petition to hold an election pursuant to Section 45-2-261.07, the planning districts
may be altered as necessary by the Baldwin County Commission to effect the provisions of this
subpart. In establishing the boundaries of the planning districts, the Baldwin County Commission
may consider, but not be limited to, the natural geography of the county, identifiable landmarks,
both natural and man-made, current land use patterns, areas of historical significance, natural
resources, convenience of holding elections within a planning district, administrative convenience,
projected land use, population density, population growth, and common community interests.
(Act 91-719, p. 1389, §6; Act 98-665, p. 1455, §1.)...
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45-2-261.40
Section 45-2-261.40 Appointments to planning commission. (a) The Baldwin County Commission
may appoint real estate agents or other persons in the real estate field to the Baldwin County
Planning Commission. The appointed real estate agents or other persons in the real estate
field to the Baldwin County Planning Commission shall not exceed three members of such commission.
(b) The operation of this section shall be retroactive to January 1, 1976. (Act 84-498, p.
1118, §§1, 2; Act 2010-719, p. 1782, §1.)...
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45-2-261
Section 45-2-261 Creation of the County Planning and Zoning Commission. There is created a
planning and zoning commission for Baldwin County, Alabama, which commission shall be appointed
as provided and shall have responsibilities and duties as stated in this subpart. The commission
shall be known as the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission hereinafter referred to
as the "planning commission." The planning commission shall adopt bylaws to administer
the provisions of this subpart. The planning commission shall elect its chair and create and
fill other offices as it may determine. The term of the chair shall be for one year, with
eligibility for reelection. The planning commission shall hold at least one regular meeting
each month and shall keep a record of its resolutions and actions, all of which shall be a
public record. A majority of the members on the planning commission shall be required to constitute
a quorum to transact the business of the planning commission. (Act...
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