Plain English Breakdown
The bill title indicates an intent to provide for construction, but the specific details of these provisions are not included in the summary text.
HB1166: Zoning Rules for Small Homes
This bill changes zoning rules in Georgia so that local governments cannot require or apply certain zoning decisions to residential homes of 400 square feet or less.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding county and city zoning procedures.
- States that zoning decisions shall not affect or be required for certain residential dwellings of 400 square feet or fewer.
- Provides for construction related to these dwellings.
Who It Names or Affects
- Counties and municipal corporations (cities) in Georgia responsible for making zoning decisions.
- Owners or builders of specific residential dwellings that are 400 square feet or smaller.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill summary mentions providing for construction but does not list specific building standards in the provided text.
- An effective date is listed as blank, so it is unknown when this law officially starts.
- The official status shows the bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but no executive action or signing details are shown.