Ordinances - When do they go into affect?

Once the resolution is voted on and approved by a majority of the Board of Commissioners.  Just like state and federal laws, it only takes a majority to pass, effective immediately, and applicable to every resident in unincorporated Banks County. Unless the ordinance has details defining when it is effective, exceptions noted, or conditions which may allow those who may be in violation at the time it is passed to be exempt.  Otherwise, there is not a grandfather clause to them.

The most common exemption would be a plat which was less than the acre minimum requirement, before the ordinances were initially voted in, can have a home.

However, if you are looking for an exception to an ordinance, you must apply for it through Planning and Zoning.  Then that application will be reviewed by the Planning and Development Commission.  They will review, vote on, and make recommendations on it.  Which then will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for review and voting.  Both processes will require the applicant to be present and allow for community input during the meetings.