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 Marietta
 Code of Ordinances

  STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR GEORGIA CITIES AND TOWNS  

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  • The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Georgia cities and towns. They are up to date through the Regular Session of the 2017 Legislative Session.

    General Provisions

    Incorporation of municipal corporations

    OCGA ch. 36 31

    Powers of municipal corporations generally

    OCGA chs. 36-30 and 36 34

    Home rule

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II; OCGA ch. 36 35

    Limitations on home rule powers

    OCGA § 36-35-6

    Elections

    OCGA title 21

    Ordinances

    OCGA §§ 36-30-3; 36-35-3

    Local government code enforcement boards

    OCGA ch. 36-74

    Penalty limits

    OCGA §§ 36-30-8 and 36-35-6(a)(2)

    Annexation of territory

    OCGA ch. 36 36

    Administration and Personnel

    Administrative powers generally

    OCGA § 36-34-2

    Officers generally

    OCGA §§ 36 30 4 et seq., 36-34-2

    Vacancies in office

    OCGA § 36-30-13

    Ethics in Government Act

    OCGA ch. 21 5

    Public meetings

    OCGA ch. 50 14

    Ordinances not to bind succeeding councils

    OCGA § 36 30 3

    Municipal courts

    OCGA ch. 36 32

    Park or recreation boards

    OCGA § 36-64-5

    Liability for acts or omissions of officers

    OCGA ch. 36 33

    Municipal training

    OCGA ch. 36 45

    Police and fire protection

    Ga. Const. Art IX, § II, para. III

    Peace officer training

    OCGA ch. 35-8

    Compensation of law enforcement officers

    OCGA § 36-30-9

    Mutual aid agreements

    OCGA ch. 36-69

    Revenue and Finance

    Financial provisions generally

    OCGA §§ 36 80 2 et seq., 36 60 7, 36 60 8

    Powers of taxation and expenditure

    Ga. Const. Art IX, § IV

    Limits on taxing power

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. VIII

    Fiscal year

    OCGA § 36-81-3

    Limits on local debt

    Ga. Const. art. IX, § V

    Municipal taxation

    OCGA § 48-5-350 et seq.

    Revenue bonds

    Ga. Const. art. IX, § VI

    Budgets and audits

    OCGA ch. 36 81

    Bonds

    OCGA chs. 36 38 and 36 82

    Local government investment pool

    OCGA ch. 36 83

    Public works bidding

    OCGA ch. 36 91

    Interlocal risk management agencies

    OCGA ch. 36 85

    Acquisition, sale and lease of real and personal property

    OCGA ch. 36 37

    Grants of state funds

    OCGA ch. 36 40

    Urban residential finance authorities

    OCGA ch. 36 41

    Downtown development authorities

    OCGA ch. 36 42

    City business improvement districts

    OCGA ch. 36 43

    Immunity from antitrust liability

    OCGA ch. 36 65

    Business and occupation taxes

    OCGA ch. 48 13

    Fees and taxes on insurance companies

    OCGA ch. 33 8

    Special assessments

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § VI

    Business Licenses and Regulations

    Alcoholic beverages

    OCGA title 3

    Business and occupation taxes

    OCGA ch. 48 13 & §§ 36-60-6 and 36-60-9

    Cable television

    OCGA §§ 36 18 3, 36 34 2(7)

    Adult bookstores and theaters

    OCGA § 36 60 3

    Self-service motor fuel dispensing pumps

    OCGA § 36-60-1

    Animals

    Animals generally

    OCGA title 4

    Dogs

    OCGA ch. 4 8

    Responsible Dog Ownership Law

    OCGA § 4-8-20 et seq.

    Health and Safety

    Food service establishments

    OCGA § 26-2-370 et seq.

    Air quality control

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III

    Public health facilities

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III

    Facilities for treatment of patients

    OCGA § 36 34 4

    Fireworks

    OCGA ch. 25 10

    Garbage collection and disposal

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III

    Police and fire protection

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III

    Alarm systems

    OCGA § 36-60-12

    Unfit buildings

    OCGA §§ 36-61-11 and 41-2-7 et seq.

    War on terrorism local assistance

    OCGA ch. 36-75

    Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

    State criminal code

    OCGA title 16

    Prohibition on regulating conduct which is prohibited by state criminal law

    OCGA § 36 35 6(a)(2)

    Vehicles and Traffic

    Vehicle code

    OCGA title 40

    Powers of local authorities

    OCGA § 40 6 370 et seq.

    Prosecution of traffic offenders

    OCGA ch. 40 13

    Abandoned and junked motor vehicles

    OCGA ch. 40 11; OCGA § 36 60 4

    Public transportation

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III

    Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places

    Street and sidewalk construction and maintenance

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III; OCGA §§ 36-60-5, 36-30-11, 36-30-12

    Street improvements

    OCGA ch. 36-39

    Street obstructions

    OCGA § 36-30-10

    Parks and recreation areas

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. III; OCGA ch. 36-64

    Botanical gardens

    OCGA § 36-34-5.2

    Zoos

    OCGA § 36-34-5.3

    Public Services

    Water and sewer systems

    OCGA § 36 34 5

    Industrial waste water treatment services

    OCGA § 36-60-2

    Library services

    OCGA § 36 34 5.1

    Buildings and Construction

    Building codes

    OCGA ch. 8 2

    State building codes

    OCGA § 8 2 20 et seq.

    Planning and Zoning

    Generally

    Ga. Const. Art. IX, § II, para. IV

    Zoning procedures

    OCGA ch. 36 66

    Conflict of interest in zoning actions

    OCGA ch. 36-67A

    Coordinated and comprehensive planning

    OCGA ch. 36 70

    Development impact fees

    OCGA ch. 36 71