The jurisdiction may opt to update and amend planning documents to include policies and regulations that promote coordination and communication with the military . The law defines local impact issue as any adoption or amendment by a local government of a proposed zoning plan , comprehensive master plan , or land development regulations that if approved , would significantly impact the military mission . There are other land use planning actions such as variances or special use permits that are not included in this law that could also require the evaluation by a military installation if impacts are associated with it .
In lieu of formal policies in jurisdictional comprehensive plans and regulations in land use rules and zoning , Maxwell AFB is currently in the process of drafting a Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU ) to formalize communication and coordination between Maxwell AFB and the neighboring jurisdictions pursuant to the Military Land Use Planning Act . The intent of the MOU is to facilitate and ensure communication and mutual cooperation between the Base and surrounding local jurisdictions regarding proposed property zoning changes that could impact the military mission .
The MOU states local jurisdictions will notify Maxwell AFB at least 30 days in advance of any planned actions or public hearings on proposed zoning changes , comprehensive master plans , or land development regulations , which if approved , may or will significantly affect any area or airspace within five nautical miles ( NM ) of Maxwell AFB ’ s runway centerline and within two miles of Gunter Annex ’ s perimeter . It is important to note that the five NM areas encompass FAA land planning requirements which are associated with approach‐departure patterns of aircraft at Maxwell AFB . The MOU also establishes the provision for timely review and return of comments by the military to the jurisdictions . The MOU indicates the local jurisdiction is required to consider the comments provided by Maxwell AFB when considering approval of the local impact issue .
and an alternate contact are identified in the ag addresses of the point of contact rather than em numbers .
This draft MOU provides a good first step for es for communication and coordination between t on issues that could potentially impact operatio However , as of the time this JLUS was develope draft and it has not been officially approved . Th can be made to the MOU , which will be discuss issues in this section .
Sources : Alabama State Code , Section 11‐106‐1 throu Multi‐Jurisdictional Memorandum of Understanding and Land Use Change Notifications .
Findings
• Alabama Code § 11‐106‐1 through § 11‐1 Planning Act establishes the precedent fo coordination about changes to comprehe rules , and land development regulations miles of any portion of a military installat
• Alabama Code § 11‐106‐1 through § 11‐1 jurisdictions to update comprehensive pl regulations that were in effect prior to Fe was approved .
• A draft MOU delineating communication between Maxwell AFB and the local jurisd but as of the time this JLUS was develope approved .
In addition , the MOU establishes points of contact for each of the jurisdictions participating in this agreement , and Maxwell AFB . A primary
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