Ala. Code § 11-61-1: Definitions.

Unless the context plainly indicates otherwise, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings herein ascribed to them:

(1) GOVERNING BODY. The body in which the general legislative power of a town or city is vested.

(2) PARKING FACILITY. Any building, structure, land, leasehold estate, interest in land, right-of-way, equipment, or facility used or useful in connection with the construction, enlargement, development, maintenance, or operation of any area or building for off-street parking of motor vehicles.