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Demorest council denies second accessory dwelling unit at 331 Pine Avenue

The city council unanimously rejected a special use request that would have allowed a second accessory dwelling unit on the Pine Avenue property.

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December 2, 2025: David Cook special use request for second accessory dwelling unit at 331 Pine Avenue

The story

David Cook requested a special use permit under the city code to allow a second accessory dwelling unit on the .44-acre property at 331 Pine Avenue, which is zoned R1.

SourcesCity Council Notice — 12.2.25 Public Hearing Notice .pdfCity Council Agenda — 12.2.25 CC RS Agenda.pdf

The Demorest City Council took up the request at its December 2 meeting. Councilman Davis moved to deny the request, Councilman Bennett seconded, and the council voted 4-0 to deny it.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 12.2.25 RS Mintues FINAL.pdf

What happened

How this issue got here

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Special use request from David Cook for a second accessory dwelling unit at 331 Pine Avenue

Consideration of a request from David Cook requesting a special use pursuant to Section 89-46 (table 6.1 #2) of the City Code within the R1 district to allow a second accessory dwelling unit

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Special use request by David Cook for a second accessory dwelling unit at 331 Pine Avenue

Consideration of a request from David Cook requesting a special use pursuant to Section 89-46 (table 6.1 #2) of the City Code within the R1 district to allow a second accessory dwelling unit at the property located at 331 Pine Avenue, Demorest, GA.

Not approved
confirmed

David Cook special use request for second accessory dwelling unit at 331 Pine Avenue

Councilman Davis moved to deny, Councilman Bennett seconded. ACTION: The motion to deny was unanimously approved (4-0).

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