As used in this article, the term:
- “Contiguous area” means any area which, at the time annexation procedures are initiated, either abuts directly on the municipal boundary or is separated from the municipal boundary by a street or street right of way, a creek or river, the right of way of a railroad or other public service corporation, lands owned by the municipal corporation or some other political subdivision, or lands owned by this state.
- “Used for residential purposes” refers to any lot or tract five acres or less in size on which is constructed a habitable dwelling unit.
History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 426, § 8; Code 1981, § 36-36-42; Code 1981, § 36-36-52 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2592, § 3.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1992, p. 2592, § 3, effective July 1, 1992, renumbered former Code Section 36-36-42 as present Code Section 36-36-52.