GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 36. LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
Provisions PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS ONLY |
Chapter 36. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY |
Article 4. ANNEXATION PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION AND REFERENDUM |
Section 36-36-52. Definitions
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- As used in this article, the term:
(1) "Contiguous area" means any area which, at the time annexation procedures are initiated, either abuts directly on the municipal boundary or is separated from the municipal boundary by a street or street right of way, a creek or river, the right of way of a railroad or other public service corporation, lands owned by the municipal corporation or some other political subdivision, or lands owned by this state.
(2) "Used for residential purposes" refers to any lot or tract five acres or less in size on which is constructed a habitable dwelling unit.
Ga. L. 1970, p. 426, § 8; Code 1981, § 36-36-42; Code 1981, § 36-36-52, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2592, § 3.