Ala. Code § 45-49A-82.24

(a) If the city council has adopted a resolution of intention to establish or renew a district and levy a new or increased district benefit assessment, the city council shall hold a public hearing on the establishment or renewal of the district prior to adoption of the authorizing ordinance. Notice of the public hearing shall be mailed to the owners of the businesses proposed to be subject to the benefit assessment.

(b) The city council shall provide at least 30 days’ written notice of the public hearing at which the city council proposes to establish or renew the district and levy the benefit assessment.