In Alabama , counties have land use authority that is limited to subdivision ordinances on unincorporated lands and zoning on unincorporated lands in areas that are prone to flooding . Municipalities have been granted the authority through state code to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan , zoning ordinance , and subdivision regulations . Municipalities are not required by the State of Alabama to adopt zoning ordinances , but are permitted at the discretion of the municipality .
The primary tools used by the municipal governments in the Montgomery‐Maxwell AFB JLUS Study Area are the comprehensive plan , and zoning ordinances .
These tools are supplemented in some jurisdictions by special area plans , where additional development guidelines are established unique to the special conditions or circumstances of a particular geographic area . Building codes provide building‐specific regulations to ensure the health , safety and welfare of occupants within a structure and may include performance standards for sound attenuation between the exterior environment and interior spaces .
Montgomery County The following is a review of the existing planning tools utilized by the County of Montgomery along with a brief analysis identifying their ability to address land use and military compatibility , and where potential improvements can be made .
Montgomery County Comprehensive Plan Montgomery County has not adopted a Comprehensive Plan .
Zoning Ordinance Montgomery County has not adopted a zoning ordinance .
Montgomery County Subdivision Regulations Montgomery County has not adopted subdivision regulations .
Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan Montgomery County ’ s draft Hazard Mitigation Pl 2015 . The HMP is a multi‐jurisdictional , multi‐ha meets the requirements set forth by the Federal 2000 , necessary for meeting the Federal Emergen ( FEMA ) criteria for grant assistance in times of em all incorporated and unincorporated land in Mon Montgomery , and the Town of Pike Road , and ide hazards in the area . The HMP prioritized mitigati number one priority for all three jurisdictions . Flo Alabama is identified by three types , including : ge typically associated with developments that have areas ; stormwater runoff , which occurs where dr inadequate ; and flash flooding , which generally o rain falls within a short period of time .
Several mitigation actions were identified in the H
Investigate the potential for a land trust to ac purchase easements in vulnerable locations ,
Evaluate the effectiveness of higher regulator building elevations and limits on fill within flo in flood plain regulations ;
Feasibility study for a regional greenways dem
Support the establishment of a statewide tec program to develop best management practi drainage system maintenance .
A review of the HMP identified the following conc compatibility :
June 2017 Background Report