Land Use & Zoning
The concept of 'vested rights' in Georgia zoning law protects a developer who has:
AMade a verbal agreement with the zoning board
BObtained permits and substantially relied on them before a zoning change✓ Correct
CSubmitted a rezoning application
DOnly obtained preliminary plan approval
Explanation
Vested rights protect developers who have obtained valid permits and substantially relied on them (by spending significant funds) from subsequent zoning changes that would otherwise prohibit their project.
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