Bill > SB135

This bill is designed to protect Georgia's coastal islands by restricting residential development on islands not accessible by bridge. Specifically, the legislation prohibits the construction of new single-family residential structures that would be larger than the largest existing structure on the island as of July 11, 1995. The bill aims to preserve the cultural heritage and natural environment of these coastal islands by limiting the size and expansion of residential buildings. By preventing larger new structures from being built, the law seeks to maintain the ecological and historical character of these islands, which are likely ecologically sensitive and potentially important to local wildlife and preservation efforts. The bill applies only to coastal islands that cannot be reached by a bridge, which suggests a focus on more remote and potentially undeveloped islands. This preservation measure would prevent significant new residential development that could potentially disrupt the existing environmental and cultural landscape of these unique coastal areas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70092