It is the intent of this article to provide an additional or supplemental means of obtaining compliance with local codes. Nothing contained in this article shall prohibit a local governing body through its code inspector from enforcing its codes by any other lawful means including criminal and civil proceedings; provided, however, that a local governing body shall not pursue a specific instance of an alleged violation of an ordinance against one violator before both a code enforcement board and a magistrate, municipal, or other court authorized to hear ordinance violations. History. — Code 1981, § 36-74-50, enacted by Ga. L. 2003, p. 581, § 2. 1123 T.36, C.75 LOCAL GOVERNMENT 36-75-2 CHAPTER 75 WAR ON TERRORISM LOCAL ASSISTANCE Sec. 36-75-1. 36-75-2. 36-75-3. 36-75-4. Sec.
Other enforcement methods
O.C.G.A. § 36-74-50 — under Title 36.
O.C.G.A. § 36-74-50