HB790 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Harry ShiverJoe FaustAlan BakerSteve McMillan

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Baldwin Co., county commission, subdivisions, changes to wetland setback requirements after approval, prohibited, Act 1094, 1973 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Summary

HB790 limits Baldwin County's ability to impose new or higher setback rules on lots in subdivisions that have already been approved.

What This Bill Does

It amends Act 1094, 1973 to prohibit the Baldwin County Commission from adding or increasing front, side, rear, or wetland setback requirements for lots within a previously approved subdivision. The county can still enforce existing regulations and take action to stop unlawful construction or require conformity. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and Governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Property owners in previously approved Baldwin County subdivisions, who would be protected from new or stricter setback requirements.
• Baldwin County Commission and county regulators, who are limited in their authority to change setbacks for existing subdivisions after approval.

Key Provisions

• Section 2(a): The county may take action to prevent unlawful erection, construction, or maintenance and to require such work to conform to regulations.
• Section 2(b): After a subdivision is approved, the county shall have no authority to impose new or additional front, side, rear, or wetland setback requirements on any lot within that subdivision that would increase setback requirements or impose a more restrictive setback.
• Effective date: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Baldwin County