SB99 Summary

• Amends Alabama military land use planning law to require local governments to notify affected military installations and provide opportunity for review of proposed tall structures (over 200 feet) and wind energy facilities prior to approval, regardless of distance from military installations.

• Defines "tall structure" as any building or structure with vertical height exceeding 200 feet, excluding wind energy facilities, electrical transmission towers, and minor vertical projections above 20 feet.

• Requires applicants for tall structures to file with the Federal Aviation Administration and provide either a "Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation" or a written determination resolving adverse military impacts.

• Requires applicants for wind energy facilities to notify the Department of Defense Siting Clearinghouse, state Military Department, and state Department of Transportation at least 270 days before construction and obtain either a DOD determination of no presumed risk, mitigation agreement, or FAA determination of no hazard.

• Mandates local governments notify the Governor or designee if disputes arise between the government and applicants or military installations regarding approval of tall structures or wind energy facilities.