Alabama § 11-19-5 Subdivision Regulations Generally

Alabama Statutes

§ 11-19-5 — Subdivision Regulations Generally

Alabama § 11-19-5

Title 11Counties and Municipal Corporations

Ch. 19Comprehensive Land-Use Management in Flood-Prone Areas

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Ala. Code § 11-19-5 (2026).

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In addition to land-use restrictions commensurate with the degree of the flood hazards in various parts of the area, there shall be such subdivision regulations as may be necessary:

(1)To prevent the inappropriate development of flood-prone lands;

(2)To encourage the appropriate location and elevation of streets, sewers and water systems and the reservation of adequate and convenient open space for utilities;

(3)To provide for adequate drainage so as to minimize exposure to flood hazards and to prevent the aggravation of flood hazards; and

(4)To require such minimum elevation of all new developments as required.

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In addition to land-use restrictions commensurate with the degree of the flood hazards in various parts of the area, there shall be such subdivision regulations as may be necessary:
(1) To prevent the inappropriate development of flood-prone lands;
(2) To encourage the appropriate location and elevation of streets, sewers and water systems and the reservation of adequate and convenient open space for utilities;
(3) To provide for adequate drainage so as to minimize exposure to flood hazards and to prevent the aggravation of flood hazards; and
(4) To require such minimum elevation of all new developments as required.