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GA HB514
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Dale Washburn
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AI Summary
- Limits temporary moratoriums on residential zoning decisions and related permits to a maximum of 180 days, with no renewals allowed until at least 180 days after the previous moratorium's termination date
- Exempts moratoriums from the 180-day limit when adopted in response to declared emergencies, natural disasters, health/safety dangers, court orders, or ongoing government-commissioned engineering/infrastructure studies
- Authorizes local governments to levy and collect zoning-related application, review, and permit fees, requiring that proceeds fund zoning administration and enforcement rather than general government operations
- Permits local governments to abate, exempt, or waive zoning fees for single-family housing developments with units under 2,500 square feet of conditioned space, provided the project is consistent with the local comprehensive plan
- Allows municipalities and counties to waive the requirement that a workforce housing project's proportionate share of system improvements be funded through a non-impact-fee revenue source when exempting such projects from development impact fees
Legislative Description
Housing Regulation Transparency Act; enact
Last Action
Senate Conference Report Lost
3/28/2024
Committee Referrals
Economic Development and Tourism3/7/2023
Governmental Affairs2/22/2023
Full Bill Text
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