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Cornelia commission adopts ordinance setting annexation procedures

The change spells out how property can be brought into city limits, a process the city's zoning code did not previously address.

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May 5, 2026: Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Annexation Procedures

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What this means now

Where it stands

On May 5, the commission voted 3-0 to approve the amendment, adopting the new annexation policies and procedures.

The story

The Planning Board approved Ordinance #04-26-01, which amends Chapter 42 of the Municipal Code to establish procedures for annexing property into the city limits.

SourcesPlanning Board Minutes - March 53.2 KB

The Cornelia City Commission took up the zoning ordinance amendment in April and voted 4-0 to post the ordinance for public comment.

SourcesCity of Cornelia Commission Agenda April 2026 115.3 KBApril 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes 77.6 KB

On May 5, the commission voted 3-0 to approve the amendment, adopting the new annexation policies and procedures.

SourcesMay City Commission Minutes 2026 80.4 KBCommission Agenda Summary May 2026 146.3 KBCommission Agenda May 2026 119.7 KB

What happened

How this issue got here

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Ordinance 04-26-01 amending the Zoning Ordinance to set annexation policies and procedures

Commissioner Reed made a motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Commissioner Griggs. Approved 3 - 0

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Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Annexation Procedures

Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Annexation Procedures Tab B Approved 3 - 0

Appeared on agenda
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Annexation Procedures

Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Annexation Procedures Tab B

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Annexation Procedures

Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Annexation Procedures

Approved
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Zoning Ordinance amendment establishing annexation procedures (Ordinance # 04-26-01) posted for public comment

Commissioner Bagwell made a motion to post the Ordinance, seconded by Commissioner Griggs. Approved 4 - 0

Approved
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Ordinance #04-26-01 amending Chapter 42 of the Municipal Code to establish annexation procedures

Approval of Ordinance # 04-26-01 amending Chapter 42 of the Municipal Code to establish procedures for the annexation of property into the city limits

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