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 July, 2008.
General Provisions
Incorporation of municipal corporations
OCGA Ch. 36-31
Powers of municipal corporations generally
OCGA Ch. 36-30 and 36-34
Home rule
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2; OCGA Ch. 36-35
Limitations on home rule powers
OCGA 36-35-6
Elections generally
OCGA Title 21
Elections
OCGA Ch. 21-2
Ordinances
OCGA §§ 36-30-3; 36-35-3
Local government code enforcement boards
OCGA Ch. 36-74
Penalty limits
OCGA §§ 36-30-8 and 36-35-6(a)(2)
Annexation of territory
OCGA Ch. 36-36
Administration and Personnel
Administrative powers generally
OCGA § 36-34-2
Officers generally
OCGA §§ 36-30-4– 36-30-6, 36-30-9, 36-30-13; 36-34-2
Vacancies in office
OCGA § 36-30-13
Ethics in Government Act
OCGA Ch. 21-5
Public meetings
OCGA Ch. 50-14
Ordinances not to bind succeeding councils
OCGA § 36-30-3
Municipal courts
OCGA Ch. 36-32
Park or recreation boards
OCGA § 36-64-5
Liability for acts or omissions of officers
OCGA Ch. 36-33
Municipal training
OCGA Ch. 36-45
Police and fire protection
Const. Art IX, § 2, para. 3
Peace officer training
OCGA Ch. 35-8
Compensation of law enforcement officers
OCGA § 36-30-9
Mutual aid agreements
OCGA Ch. 36-69
Revenue and Finance
Financial provisions generally
OCGA §§ 36-80-2– 36-80-16, 36-60-7, 30-60-8
Powers of taxation and expenditure
Ga. Const. Art IX, § 4
Limits on taxing power
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2, para. VIII
Fiscal year
OCGA § 36-81-3
Limits on local debt
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 5
Municipal taxation
OCGA § 48-5-350 et seq.
Revenue bonds
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 6
Budgets and audits
OCGA Ch. 36-81
Bonds
OCGA Chs. 36-38 and 36-82
Local government investment pool
OCGA Ch. 36-83
Public works bidding
OCGA Ch. 36-91
Interlocal risk management agencies
OCGA Ch. 36-85
Acquisition, sale and lease of real and personal property
OCGA Ch. 36-37
Grants of state funds
OCGA Ch. 36-40
Urban residential finance authorities
OCGA Ch. 36-41
Downtown development authorities
OCGA Ch. 36-42
City business improvement districts
OCGA Ch. 36-43
Redevelopment powers
OCGA Chs. 36-44, 36-61, 36-62, 36-62A, 36-63
Immunity from antitrust liability
OCGA Ch. 36-65
Management and disposition of property
OCGA § 36-30-2
Business and occupation taxes
OCGA Ch. 48-13
Fees and taxes on insurance companies
OCGA Ch. 33-8
Special assessments
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2
Business Licenses and Regulations
Alcoholic beverages
OCGA Title 3
Business and occupation taxes
OCGA Ch. 48-13
Business licenses
OCGA §§ 36-60-6 and 36-60-9
Cable television
OCGA §§ 36-18-3, 36-34-2(7)
Adult bookstores and theaters
OCGA § 36-60-3
Self-service motor fuel dispensing pumps
OCGA § 36-60-1
Animals
Animals generally
OCGA Title 4
Dogs
OCGA Ch. 4-8
Dangerous dog control law
OCGA § 4-8-20 et seq.
Health and Safety
Food service establishments
OCGA § 26-2-370 et seq.
Air quality control
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2, para. 3
Public health facilities
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2, para. 3
Facilities for treatment of patients
OCGA § 36-34-4
Fireworks
OCGA Ch. 25-10
Garbage collection and disposal
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2, para. 3
Police and fire protection
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2, para. 3
Alarm systems
OCGA § 36-60-12
Unfit buildings
OCGA §§ 36-61-11 and 41-2-7 et seq.
War on terrorism local assistance
OCGA § 36-75-1 et seq.
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
State criminal code
OCGA Title 16
Prohibition on regulating conduct which is prohibited by state criminal law
OCGA § 36-35-6(a)(2)
War on terrorism local assistance
OCGA Ch. 36-75
Vehicles and Traffic
Vehicle code
OCGA Title 40
Powers of local authorities
OCGA §§ 40-6-370– 40-6-376
Prosecution of traffic offenders
OCGA Ch. 40-13
Abandoned and junked motor vehicles
OCGA Ch. 40-11; OCGA § 36-60-4
Public transportation
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2, para. 3
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Street and sidewalk construction and maintenance
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2, para. 3; OCGA §§ 36-60-5, 36-30-11, 36-30-12
Street improvements
OCGA Ch. 36-39
Street obstructions
OCGA § 36-30-10
Parks and recreation areas
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2, para. 3; OCGA §§ 36-64-1 et seq.
Botanical gardens
OCGA § 36-34-5.2
Zoos
OCGA § 36-34-5.3
Public Services
Water and sewer systems
OCGA § 36-34-5
Industrial waste water treatment services
OCGA § 36-60-2
Library services
OCGA § 36-34-5.1
Buildings and Construction
Building codes
OCGA Ch. 8-2
Statewide application of minimum standard codes
OCGA § 8-2-25
Planning and Zoning
Generally
Ga. Const. Art. IX, § 2, para. 4
Zoning procedures
OCGA Ch. 36-66
Zoning proposal review procedures
OCGA Ch. 36-67
Conflict of interest in zoning actions
OCGA Ch. 36-67A
Coordinated and comprehensive planning
OCGA Ch. 36-70
Development impact fees
OCGA Ch. 36-71