Banks County v. Chambers of Georgia, Inc.

Thompson, Justice.

This case presents a question of first impression: Does an applicant for a proposed solid waste landfill have a vested right to written verification of compliance with local zoning ordinances if he is in compliance with such ordinances when he first requests written verification? We answer this question affirmatively.

Banks County operated its own landfill until the mid-1980’s. At that time, the County shut down its landfill and sought out persons interested in operating a private landfill in the County. R & B Wastes, Inc. (“R & B”), a corporation owned by Richard J. Daniel,…