Source: https://www.jbwpc.com/Articles/Zoning-and-Land-Use-The-Basics/LEGAL-ISSUES-ASSOCIATED-WITH-PLANNING-AND-DEVELOPMENT.shtml
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 02:09:40+00:00

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Planning Decisions: adoption of comprehensive plan, adoption of other regulations, including zoning regulations, environmental protection regulations.
Zoning Decisions: rezoning of property, amendment to text or map, grant of special use permit.
Administrative (quasi-judicial) Decisions: variances, special exceptions, preliminary plat approval.
Georgia Planning Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-8-7 et seq.
Service Delivery Strategy Act, O.C.G.A. § 36-70-20 et seq.
Development Impact Fees Act, O.C.G.A. § 36-71-1 et seq.
The Zoning Procedures Law, O.C.G.A. § 36-66-1 et seq.
Open Meetings Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1 et seq.
Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50‑18‑70 et seq.
Case law: a zoning commissioner should be disqualified if he holds a direct or indirect financial interest in the outcome of the zoning vote, which is not shared by the public in general and which is more than remote or speculative.
The Conflict of Interest in Zoning Act does not apply, by its own terms.
Due process requires fair hearing: 1) notice; 2) opportunity to present case and cross-examine; 3) detailed minutes or transcript of hearing; and 4) written explanation of the reasons for decision.

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