Land Use & Zoning
A zoning 'overlay district' in Georgia:
AA. Replaces the underlying zoning completely
BB. Adds additional regulations or relaxations on top of the base zoning district✓ Correct
CC. Is used only in federally designated areas
DD. Applies only to commercial properties
Explanation
Overlay districts impose additional requirements or provide for additional uses over the underlying base zoning. Examples include historic preservation overlays, transit-oriented development overlays, and flood plain overlays.
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