The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the conditional use, adopting the nine conditions recommended by the Planning Commission.
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Habersham County commissioners approve event venue at 480 Barron Drive
The county has authorized Chris and Melissa Brooks to host paid private events such as weddings on their Barron Drive property, subject to limits on size and frequency.
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June 15, 2026: Conditional Use CU-26-03: Wedding/Event Center at 480 Barron Drive (Brooks)
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Chris and Melissa Brooks sought a conditional use to operate a small private event venue on their property, to host gatherings such as micro weddings and family celebrations.
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The Habersham County Planning Commission voted 4-2 to approve the request, CU-26-03, with conditions including a 1,500 square foot limit, up to 30 paid private events per year, and a cap of 50 guests.
The case then went before the Habersham County Board of Commissioners as a conditional use for a wedding/event center on the 6.24-acre parcel at 480 Barron Drive, in the county's Low Intensity zoning district.
The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the conditional use, adopting the nine conditions recommended by the Planning Commission.
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Appeared on agendaproposedConditional Use CU-26-03: Wedding & Event Center (Boutique Micro-Venue) at 480 Barron Drive
We are limiting all events to a maximum of 50 guests.
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Conditional Use CU-26-03: Wedding & Event Center (Boutique Micro-Venue) at 480 Barron Drive
We are limiting all events to a maximum of 50 guests.
Appeared on agendaproposedConditional Use Application CU-26-03: Wedding/Event Center at 480 Barron Drive
Conditional Use Application CU-26-03: Chris and Melissa Brooks Seeking Conditional Use for a
Wedding/Event Center on 6.24 acre parcel (parcel 102 204) located at 480 Barron Drive in the LI,
Low Intensity District
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Conditional Use Application CU-26-03: Wedding/Event Center at 480 Barron Drive
Conditional Use Application CU-26-03: Chris and Melissa Brooks Seeking Conditional Use for a Wedding/Event Center on 6.24 acre parcel (parcel 102 204) located at 480 Barron Drive in the LI, Low Intensity District
ApprovedconfirmedConditional Use Application CU-26-03: Chris and Melissa Brooks wedding/event center at 480 Barron Drive
approve the conditional use with the nine (9) conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
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Conditional Use Application CU-26-03: Chris and Melissa Brooks wedding/event center at 480 Barron Drive
approve the conditional use with the nine (9) conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Appeared on agendaproposedConditional Use CU-26-03: Wedding/Event Center at 480 Barron Drive (Brooks)
Chris and Melissa Brooks
is seeking a conditional use for a wedding / event center at 480 Barron Drive, map parcel 102 204 (6.24 acres)
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Conditional Use CU-26-03: Wedding/Event Center at 480 Barron Drive (Brooks)
Chris and Melissa Brooks is seeking a conditional use for a wedding / event center at 480 Barron Drive, map parcel 102 204 (6.24 acres)
Appeared on agendaproposedConditional Use for Chris & Melissa Brooks to operate a Small Private Event Venue at 480 Barron Dr.
Chris & Melissa Brooks are seeking a Conditional Use to be allowed to operate a Small Private
Event Venue on their property to be able to host intimate gatherings such as micro weddings, & family
celebrations
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Conditional Use for Chris & Melissa Brooks to operate a Small Private Event Venue at 480 Barron Dr.
Chris & Melissa Brooks are seeking a Conditional Use to be allowed to operate a Small Private Event Venue on their property to be able to host intimate gatherings such as micro weddings, & family celebrations
ApprovedconfirmedConditional Use CU-26-03: Small Private Event Venue at 480 Barron Dr (Chris & Melissa Brooks)
A motion was then made by Commissioner Larry Phillips to approve CU-26-03 with the following
conditions:
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Conditional Use CU-26-03: Small Private Event Venue at 480 Barron Dr (Chris & Melissa Brooks)
A motion was then made by Commissioner Larry Phillips to approve CU-26-03 with the following conditions:
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