This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Dawson County Land Use Resolution.

(Res. of 4-7-2023(1))

The purpose of this chapter is to advance and encourage the development of economically sound and stable land use patterns within the unincorporated areas of Dawson County, Georgia; to reduce or eliminate the occurrence of certain conditions, which may threaten the safety, health, morals, or general welfare of the citizens of Dawson County. In order to ensure this purpose is maintained and prevent arbitrary or unreasonable land use and districting decisions, this chapter has been prepared and is administered with guidance from the following:

(1)

Future land use map (article VIII).

(2)

Present land use district map (article VII).

(3)

Guidelines for granting amendments (article X).

(4)

Guidelines for granting variances (article IX).

(5)

Georgia Zoning Procedures Law, as amended.

This chapter provides for the establishment of land use districts; residential land use districts; commercial land use districts; variance and land use amendment procedures; future and present land use maps; administrative and enforcement procedures; general provisions; powers of various county officials; and definitions of terms used. This chapter has been prepared in accordance with and pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, 1983, Article IX, Section II. Paragraph IV.

(Res. of 4-7-2023(1))

This chapter applies to all the land within the unincorporated areas within the political boundary of Dawson County, Georgia.

(Res. of 4-7-2023(1))