Etowah County local constitutional amendment; Whorton Bend Agricultural Protection Act created; boundaries defined; certain activities permitted or prohibited within protected area; exemptions

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Alabama’s 2022 Constitution that designates the Whorton Bend Community area in Etowah County as a protected agricultural zone. It sets strict limits on new commercial, industrial and high‑density residential development while allowing existing farms and farm‑related businesses to continue. The goal is to preserve the area’s agricultural use, sensitive wetlands, and rural character amid growing development pressure.

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