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Royston council approves switch from 36 townhomes to 21 single-family homes on Hwy 17 North

The city council approved changing the permitted use of an 8.80-acre property from a townhome development to single-family homes, along with a preliminary subdivision plat, for the project known as Fields Landing.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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July 14, 2026: Change of permitted use from 36 townhomes to 21 single-family homes and preliminary subdivision plat approval for Gary Fields property (Fields Landing) on GA Hwy 17 North

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An application went before the Royston City Council to change a previously approved permitted use on 8.80 acres on Georgia Highway 17 North from 36 townhomes to 21 single family homes for Gary Fields.

SourcesAgenda — Agenda Form 2026-07.pdf

The council approved a resolution changing the permitted use from townhomes to single-family detached homes, on a motion by Councilman McCollum, and also approved a preliminary subdivision plat for the property, referred to as Fields Landing, on GA Hwy 17 North. The vote was 5-0.

SourcesCity of Royston Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Minutes

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Change permitted use from 36 townhomes to 21 single family homes on Georgia Highway 17 North for Gary Fields

An application to change a previously approved permitted use from 36 townhomes to 21 single family homes on 8.80 acres

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Change of permitted use from 36 townhomes to 21 single-family homes and preliminary subdivision plat approval for Gary Fields property (Fields Landing) on GA Hwy 17 North

A motion was made by Councilman McCollum approve the resolution to change the permitted use for Gary Fields from townhomes to single family detached homes

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