§8A-7-3. Zoning — Generally
(a) A zoning ordinance may cover a county's entire jurisdiction or parts of its jurisdiction. (b) The different zones created in a zoning ordinance by a governing body do not have to cover or include the same territory, and may overlap. (c) Overlay districts and special design districts may have specific additional development standards for […]
§8A-7-4. Study and Report on Zoning
(a) After adoption of a comprehensive plan and before enacting a zoning ordinance, a governing body with the applicable planning commission must study the land within its jurisdiction. The study may include: (1) Evaluating the existing conditions, the character of the buildings, the most desirable use for the land and the conservation of property values […]
§8A-7-1. Authority for Zoning Ordinance
(a) The governing body of a municipality or a county may regulate land use within its jurisdiction by: (1) Adopting a comprehensive plan;
§8A-7-2. Contents of Zoning Ordinance
(a) The following must be considered when enacting a zoning ordinance: (1) Promoting general public welfare, health, safety, comfort and morals;