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GA SB498
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/28/2012
Primary Sponsor
Francis Millar
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AI Summary
- Requires both state and local governments in Georgia to hold a public hearing before leasing public property to a private entity for a use that would violate applicable zoning laws if occurring on private property
- Public notice of the hearing must be published in a newspaper of general circulation at least 15 but not more than 45 days before the hearing, and a sign with hearing details must be posted conspicuously on the property at least 15 days in advance
- Local governments and the State Properties Commission must adopt written policies and procedures for conducting hearings, including a minimum of 10 minutes each for proponents and opponents to present data, evidence, and opinions
- Local governments and the State Properties Commission must adopt and make publicly available written standards for evaluating proposed leases, balancing public health, safety, morality, and general welfare against the zoning-noncompliant use
- Private entities using leased public property remain subject to all local building, housing, plumbing, electrical, and construction codes, and are not immune from local zoning regulations unless otherwise provided by law
Legislative Description
Local Govt. & Public Property; require certain procedures; leasing public property to private entity for nongovernmental purposes
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/5/2012
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/28/2012
Full Bill Text
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