HB31 Alabama 2010 Session

This bill would require a waterfront property owner to obtain a permit from the State Lands Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources before building a new pier or similar structure, or rebuilding an existing pier or similar structure, in front of waterfront property

This bill would specify that the waterfront boundaries of the property would be measured by an extension of the lot lines of the property into the water at the location where the boundary line intersects with the waterfront and pursuant to guidelines developed by the State Land Division

This bill would prohibit a property owner from extending a structure in front of another structure on neighboring property and would prohibit the construction of a structure within a certain distance of the property line or that creates a hazard to navigation, game, or fish

This bill would require the State Lands Division to develop guidelines regarding the issuance of permits and guidelines for the construction or reconstruction of piers and similar structures

This bill would provide a civil penalty for constructing a pier or other similar structure without first obtaining a permit

Relating to waterfront property owners; to provide for the permitting and construction of certain piers and similar structures; to limit construction of piers and similar structures to certain areas within the waterfront boundaries of the person's property; to provide for permitting and administration of this act by the State Lands Division; and to provide a civil penalty for violations.