(a)(1) In Madison County, no petroleum product tank farm may be constructed within one and one-half miles of any existing school. In addition, the site shall be approved by resolution of the county commission if located outside of the corporate limits of a municipality or by either resolution of the municipal governing body or compliance with applicable zoning laws if located within the corporate limits of a municipality.
(2) For the purposes of this section, the term petroleum product tank farm means a terminal for the storage of gasoline, diesel fuel, or jet fuel in large quantities greater than 200,000 gallons for loading into tanker trucks.
(b) For any violation outside a municipality, the Madison County Commission shall seek injunctive or remedial relief for any violation of this section as may exist under the general laws of Alabama. For any violation within a municipality, the municipality shall seek injunctive or remedial relief for any violation of this section as may exist under the general laws of Alabama.
Last modified: May 3, 2021