Ala. Code § 45-2-243.86: Hearing.

Prior to the adoption of an impact fee for the political subdivision, the political subdivision shall hold a public hearing on the governmental infrastructure needs as a result of new development. Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the political subdivision not less than two weeks prior to the public hearing. Action or the resolution or ordinance setting the impact fee in the political subdivision may be taken at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing body of the political subdivision not less than two weeks after the public hearing. The political subdivision shall make a specific finding that the impact fee will benefit the new development.