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AL HB368

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 11-52-81 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require appeals of board of zoning adjustment decisions be filed directly with the circuit court instead of with the board itself.

  • Establishes a 15-day deadline for filing an appeal from a final judgment or decision of the board of zoning adjustment.

  • Requires the aggrieved party to provide the board with a written notice of appeal specifying which judgment or decision is being appealed.

  • Mandates the board certify a transcript of proceedings to the circuit court upon receiving written notice of appeal, with the circuit court case to be tried de novo.

  • Effective date is the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Zoning, board of zoning adjustment, appeals required to be filed with circuit court, Sec. 11-52-81 am'd.

Municipalities

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary

3/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2017

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