Land Use & Zoning
A 'moratorium' on building permits in a Georgia municipality means:
AA. All existing buildings must be inspected
BB. No new building permits will be issued for a specified period, often while planning is updated✓ Correct
CC. Only commercial permits are affected
DD. Permits are granted at double the normal fee
Explanation
A building moratorium temporarily halts the issuance of building permits, often to allow time for infrastructure planning, update of zoning regulations, or environmental review. Moratoria must be reasonably limited in time.
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