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title: O.C.G.A. § 36-43-8. Design and rehabilitation standards.
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# O.C.G.A. § 36-43-8. Design and rehabilitation standards.

Upon the establishment of any district pursuant to this chapter, the governing authority of any municipality to which this chapter is applicable may mandate design and rehabilitation standards for buildings within districts if it finds that such standards are necessary to prevent or eliminate blight, to establish and improve property values, and to foster economic development within districts. The governing authority may establish deadlines for compliance with these standards and may provide for their enforcement.

## History

Ga. L. 1981, p. 4531, § 8.

## Cross References

Standards and requirements for construction, alteration and other modifications of buildings generally, § 8-2-1 et seq.

Clearance and rehabilitation of blighted areas, § 8-4-1 et seq.