Land-use and control measures shall provide land-use restrictions based on probable exposure to flooding. Measures specified in this section shall:
(1) Prohibit inappropriate new construction or substantial improvements in the flood-prone areas;
(2) Control land uses and elevations of all new construction within the flood-prone area;
(3) For coastal flood-prone areas prescribed land uses and minimum elevations of the first floors of buildings and include consideration of the need for bulkheads, seawalls, and pilings;
(4) Be based on competent evaluation of the flood hazard as revealed by current authoritative flood-prone information;
(5) Be consistent with existing flood-prone management programs affecting adjacent areas and applicable to appropriate state standards; and
(6) Prescribe such additional standards as may be necessary to comply with federal requirements for making flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 available in this state.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.
Chapter 19 - Comprehensive Land-Use Management in Flood-Prone Areas.
Section 11-19-1 - Definitions.
Section 11-19-2 - Purpose of Chapter.
Section 11-19-4 - Land-Use and Control Measures.
Section 11-19-5 - Subdivision Regulations Generally.
Section 11-19-6 - Building Codes and Health Regulations.
Section 11-19-12 - Subdivision Regulations - Scope and Contents.
Section 11-19-13 - Approval of Plats of Subdivision Before Recordation - When Required.
Section 11-19-15 - Transferring, Sale, etc., of Lands in Subdivision Prior to Approval of Plat.
Section 11-19-16 - Grant of Zoning Powers; Scope of Powers.
Section 11-19-17 - Manner in Which Territory Zoned.
Section 11-19-19 - County Board of Adjustment.
Section 11-19-20 - Appeals From Final Judgment of Board of Adjustment.
Section 11-19-22 - Penalties for Violations of Provisions of Chapter, Ordinances, Etc.