— Ga. L. 1981, p. 1469, set forth a resolution as to enactment, adoption, and promulgation of ordinances and resolutions by political subdivisions ‘‘with a view towards making it as easy as possible for handicapped persons to live in a manner similar to other citizens of this state with particular emphasis on residences for handicapped citizens.’’ Ga. L. 1984, p. 1255, § 1, effective July 1, 1984, repealed the Code sections formerly codified at this chapter and enacted the current chapter. The former chapter consisted of §§ 30-3-1 through 30-3-19 and was based on Ga. L. 1972, p. 750, §§ 1, 2, and 5 through 22; Ga. L. 1977, p. 552, §§ 1, 2, and 4 through 6; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1779, § 10; and Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 30. Purpose and intent of chapter. Definitions. Applicable standards and specifications; granting of exemptions. 30-3-3.1. Redesignated.