The Planning Commission again approved the rezoning, by a 5-0 vote, at its December 18 meeting.
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Franklin County approves rezoning 1.49 acres at 260 Brays Lake Rd from agricultural to rural residential
The rezoning, sought by property owner Barry Shane Alexander, clears the way for the small Royston-area tract to be used for rural residential purposes instead of agriculture.
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December 18, 2025: Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), 260 Brays Lake Rd, Royston
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Barry Shane Alexander applied to rezone a +/- 1.49-acre tract at 260 Brays Lake Rd in Royston from Agricultural General to Rural Residential. The Franklin County Planning Commission voted 4-0 on November 20 to approve the request.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners took up the same rezoning request on December 1 and voted 5-0 to approve it.
SourcesDecember 01, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. AgendaDecember 01, 2025, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. AgendaDecember 01, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesDecember 01, 2025, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. Minutes
The Planning Commission again approved the rezoning, by a 5-0 vote, at its December 18 meeting.
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ApprovedconfirmedRezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), 260 Brays Lake Rd, Royston
RZ-2025-027 Rezone: Barry Shane Alexander, applicant and Property Owner has filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
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Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), 260 Brays Lake Rd, Royston
RZ-2025-027 Rezone: Barry Shane Alexander, applicant and Property Owner has filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
DiscusseddiscussedRZ-2025-027 Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), +/-1.49 acres at 260 Brays Lake Rd, Royston (Alexander)
Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential
(RR) for a +/- 1.49-acre tract located at 260 Brays Lake Rd Royston, GA 30662
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RZ-2025-027 Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), +/-1.49 acres at 260 Brays Lake Rd, Royston (Alexander)
Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 1.49-acre tract located at 260 Brays Lake Rd Royston, GA 30662
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning RZ-2025-027: 260 Brays Lake Rd, Royston from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
RZ-2025-027 Rezone: Barry Shane Alexander, applicant and Property Owner have filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
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Rezoning RZ-2025-027: 260 Brays Lake Rd, Royston from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
RZ-2025-027 Rezone: Barry Shane Alexander, applicant and Property Owner have filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
ApprovedconfirmedRZ-2025-027 Rezone 260 Brays Lake Rd from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential
(RR) for a +/- 1.49-acre tract located at 260 Brays Lake Rd Royston, GA 30662;
District 4 (Map/Parcel 039/123 C)
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RZ-2025-027 Rezone 260 Brays Lake Rd from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 1.49-acre tract located at 260 Brays Lake Rd Royston, GA 30662; District 4 (Map/Parcel 039/123 C)
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning 260 Brays Lake Rd from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), applicant Barry Shane Alexander
RZ-2025-027 Rezone: Barry Shane Alexander, applicant and Property Owner have filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
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Rezoning 260 Brays Lake Rd from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), applicant Barry Shane Alexander
RZ-2025-027 Rezone: Barry Shane Alexander, applicant and Property Owner have filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
ApprovedconfirmedRezone RZ-2025-027, 260 Brays Lake Rd, Agricultural General to Rural Residential (Alexander)
David Ksier made a motion to approve and Kenneth Dove seconded. A vote was taken by the show of hands The motion carried by (4) YES votes to (0) NO votes.
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Rezone RZ-2025-027, 260 Brays Lake Rd, Agricultural General to Rural Residential (Alexander)
David Ksier made a motion to approve and Kenneth Dove seconded. A vote was taken by the show of hands The motion carried by (4) YES votes to (0) NO votes.
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning RZ-2025-027: 260 Brays Lake Rd tract from Agricultural General to Rural Residential
Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 1.49-acre tract located at 260 Brays Lake Rd Royston, GA 30662
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Rezoning RZ-2025-027: 260 Brays Lake Rd tract from Agricultural General to Rural Residential
Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 1.49-acre tract located at 260 Brays Lake Rd Royston, GA 30662
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