§ 431. Zoning powers.

That the Ordinary of Paulding County shall have the right to create and establish restricted zones or districts throughout the territorial limits of Paulding County; to define the boundaries and limits of said districts; to define the character and kind of buildings or structures that may be erected in such areas or districts; to prohibit the erection of different buildings or structures therein; to prohibit the use or maintenance of any buildings in such areas or districts except for the purposes specified, and to adopt rules and regulations for the enforcement of this Act; provided, however, that said restricted areas or districts must be outside the limits of incorporated towns and municipalities in said county.

(1939 Ga. Laws, page 700, § 1)