STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR GEORGIA CITIES AND TOWNS

The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Georgia cities and towns. They are up to date through the Regular Session of the 2017 Legislative Session.

General Provisions

Incorporation of municipal corporations

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-31

Powers of municipal corporations generally

O.C.G.A. chs. 36-30 and 36-34

Home rule

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II; O.C.G.A. ch. 36-35

Limitations on home rule powers

O.C.G.A. § 36-35-6

Elections

O.C.G.A. title 21

Ordinances

O.C.G.A. §§ 36-30-3; 36-35-3

Local government code enforcement boards

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-74

Penalty limits

O.C.G.A. §§ 36-30-8 and 36-35-6(a)(2)

Annexation of territory

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-36

Administration and Personnel

Administrative powers generally

O.C.G.A. § 36-34-2

Officers generally

O.C.G.A. §§ 36-30-4 et seq., 36-34-2

Vacancies in office

O.C.G.A. § 36-30-13

Ethics in Government Act

O.C.G.A. ch. 21-5

Public meetings

O.C.G.A. ch. 50-14

Ordinances not to bind succeeding councils

O.C.G.A. § 36-30-3

Municipal courts

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-32

Park or recreation boards

O.C.G.A. § 36-64-5

Liability for acts or omissions of officers

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-33

Municipal training

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-45

Police and fire protection

Ga. Const. Art IX, § II, para. III

Peace officer training

O.C.G.A. ch. 35-8

Compensation of law enforcement officers

O.C.G.A. § 36-30-9

Mutual aid agreements

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-69

Revenue and Finance

Financial provisions generally

O.C.G.A. §§ 36-80-2 et seq., 36-60-7, 36-60-8

Powers of taxation and expenditure

Ga. Const. Art IX, § IV

Limits on taxing power

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. VIII

Fiscal year

O.C.G.A. § 36-81-3

Limits on local debt

Ga. Const. art. IX, § V

Municipal taxation

O.C.G.A. § 48-5-350 et seq.

Revenue bonds

Ga. Const. art. IX, § VI

Budgets and audits

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-81

Bonds

O.C.G.A. chs. 36-38 and 36-82

Local government investment pool

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-83

Public works bidding

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-91

Interlocal risk management agencies

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-85

Acquisition, sale and lease of real and personal property

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-37

Grants of state funds

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-40

Urban residential finance authorities

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-41

Downtown development authorities

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-42

City business improvement districts

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-43

Immunity from antitrust liability

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-65

Business and occupation taxes

O.C.G.A. ch. 48-13

Fees and taxes on insurance companies

O.C.G.A. ch. 33-8

Special assessments

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § VI

Business Licenses and Regulations

Alcoholic beverages

O.C.G.A. title 3

Business and occupation taxes

O.C.G.A. ch. 48-13 & §§ 36-60-6 and 36-60-9

Cable television

O.C.G.A. §§ 36-18-3, 36-34-2(7)

Adult bookstores and theaters

O.C.G.A. § 36-60-3

Self-service motor fuel dispensing pumps

O.C.G.A. § 36-60-1

Animals

Animals generally

O.C.G.A. title 4

Dogs

O.C.G.A. ch. 4-8

Responsible Dog Ownership Law

O.C.G.A. § 4-8-20 et seq.

Health and Safety

Food service establishments

O.C.G.A. § 26-2-370 et seq.

Air quality control

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III

Public health facilities

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III

Facilities for treatment of patients

O.C.G.A. § 36-34-4

Fireworks

O.C.G.A. ch. 25-10

Garbage collection and disposal

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III

Police and fire protection

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III

Alarm systems

O.C.G.A. § 36-60-12

Unfit buildings

O.C.G.A. §§ 36-61-11 and 41-2-7 et seq.

War on terrorism local assistance

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-75

Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

State criminal code

O.C.G.A. title 16

Prohibition on regulating conduct which is prohibited by state criminal law

O.C.G.A. § 36-35-6(a)(2)

Vehicles and Traffic

Vehicle code

O.C.G.A. title 40

Powers of local authorities

O.C.G.A. § 40-6-370 et seq.

Prosecution of traffic offenders

O.C.G.A. ch. 40-13

Abandoned and junked motor vehicles

O.C.G.A. ch. 40-11; O.C.G.A. § 36-60-4

Public transportation

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III

Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places

Street and sidewalk construction and maintenance

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III; O.C.G.A. §§ 36-60-5, 36-30-11, 36-30-12

Street improvements

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-39

Street obstructions

O.C.G.A. § 36-30-10

Parks and recreation areas

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III; O.C.G.A. ch. 36-64

Botanical gardens

O.C.G.A. § 36-34-5.2

Zoos

O.C.G.A. § 36-34-5.3

Public Services

Water and sewer systems

O.C.G.A. § 36-34-5

Industrial waste water treatment services

O.C.G.A. § 36-60-2

Library services

O.C.G.A. § 36-34-5.1

Buildings and Construction

Building codes

O.C.G.A. ch. 8-2

State building codes

O.C.G.A. § 8-2-20 et seq.

Planning and Zoning

Generally

Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. IV

Zoning procedures

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-66

Conflict of interest in zoning actions

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-67A

Coordinated and comprehensive planning

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-70

Development impact fees

O.C.G.A. ch. 36-71