Opposition to subdivision plat

I live in Alabama. I just received a notice from the Prichard City Inspector's Office that someone has applied for a subdivision plat directly behind my residence. The land in question is low and overflow from rain, etc. runs through my property because of natural flow. I am afraid that this problem will become greater if a subdivision is built. I would like to attend the city council meeting for approval of the plat to oppose the subdivision, but I am not sure what grounds I would have to do so. Can you help?

[HomeGuru]

Just show up or call the office and request that they put you down as attending and requesting to give testimony. That is a public meeting. If you get hassles, send a certified letter voicing your opposition.