Alabama Administrative Code Title 160 - ALABAMA BEAR CREEK DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Alabama Administrative Code, Title 160 – Bear Creek Development Authority (BCDA):
📘 Overview of Title 160 Chapters
Chapter 160‑X‑1 – Property & Shoreline Use
Defines how the Authority manages shoreline lands across four Bear Creek reservoirs—through leases, easements, licenses, or sales—with associated terms and fees:
Leases up to 25 years (plus renewal option); annual rent = 10% of appraised value, reappraised every 5 years.
Sales via public auction at Fair Market Value (approved by TVA).
Easements/licenses for utilities, minor uses, sanitation, building codes, etc. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Chapter 160‑X‑2 – Zoning
Establishes zoning requirements for BCDA-administered parcels (details available via Justia/Cornell). (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 160‑X‑3 – Structures
Regulates construction standards on shoreline properties—permitting requirements, setbacks, design codes. (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 160‑X‑4 – Signs
Governs signage regulations in Authority areas (e.g., postings, commercial signs). (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 160‑X‑5 – Encroachments
Controls unauthorized uses like docks, walls, vegetation modifications. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 160‑X‑6 – Water Use Facilities
Sets rules for docks, boat ramps, platforms, pontoons, etc., including permitting and approvals. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 160‑X‑7 – Agricultural Land Use Licenses
Details licenses for farm or agricultural activity on BCDA lands. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 160‑X‑8 – Recreation Area Rules
Specifies campground policies:
First-come-first-served sites, site checkout by 4 p.m., max 8 people & 2 vehicles, quiet hours 11 p.m.–7 a.m.
Permit required for ages 16–65, pets on leash, no alcohol/fireworks; sanitation and vehicle restrictions included. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 160‑X‑9 – Rate Schedule
Lists fees and rates—leases, licenses, water usage, recreation—under BCDA authority. (regulations.justia.com)
🧭 Key Highlights
Land Use Agreements (Ch. 1):
Includes leasing, easements, and licensing terms to manage shoreline development and uses. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Construction & Sanitation Codes (Ch. 1):
Requires adherence to the Southern Building Code or local codes; sanitation must meet federal/state standards. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Campground Rules (Ch. 8):
A 2020 amendment effective Oct 15, 2020 sets operational rules—site occupancy, vehicle control, behavior restrictions.
📄 How to Access the Full Text
You can review the complete regulations via:
The Alabama Administrative Code site (Title 160).
Justia or LII/Cornell Law, for chapter-specific downloads.
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