Land Use & Zoning
A 'rezoning' in Georgia is considered a 'legislative' act, which means:
AA. It must be approved by the Georgia General Assembly
BB. It is a policy decision by the local governing body and subject to limited judicial review✓ Correct
CC. It can only be initiated by an elected official
DD. It must be approved by voters in a referendum
Explanation
Rezoning is a legislative act by the local governing body (city council, county commission). Courts give considerable deference to legislative acts in zoning matters and will only overturn them if they are arbitrary, capricious, or confiscatory.
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