Georgia Code, Title 36, Provisions Applicable to Counties and Municipal Corporations, Article 1 - Planning

• § 36-70-1 - Legislative Intent and Purpose
  The local governments of the State of Georgia are of vital importance to the state and its citizens. The state has an essential public...
• § 36-70-2 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Comprehensive plan" means any plan by a county or municipality covering such county or municipality proposed...
• § 36-70-3 - Powers of Municipalities and Counties
  The governing bodies of municipalities and counties are authorized: (1) To develop, or to cause to be developed pursuant to a contract or other...
• § 36-70-4 - Municipality and County As Members of Regional Commissions; Membership Dues; Participation in Compiling Department of Community Affairs Data Base
  (a) Each municipality and county shall automatically be a member of the regional commission for the region which includes such municipality or county, as...
• § 36-70-5 - Effect of Chapter on County and Municipal Zoning Powers
  (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, nothing in this article shall limit or compromise the right of the governing...

Last modified: October 14, 2016