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Stephens County approves front yard setback variance for 812 Shady Lane

The approval lets the property owner build closer to the street than the county's standard setback normally allows.

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The story

Kenneth Brady requested a front yard setback variance for his property at 812 Shady Lane in Toccoa, seeking a 14-foot reduction for a total front yard setback of 26 feet. The Stephens County Planning Commission approved the variance as presented on a unanimous vote.

SourcesPlanning Commission Minutes 11/04/2025Planning Commission Agenda Packet 12/02/2025

The request then went to the Stephens County Board of Commissioners, which took it up at its November 25 meeting. The board's minutes record the variance as approved unanimously.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda 11/25/2025Board Of Commissioners Minutes 11/25/2025

What happened

How this issue got here

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Approved
confirmed

Front yard setback variance for Kenneth Brady, 812 Shady Lane

Variance Request from Kenneth Brady, 812 Shady Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 043 205.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Front yard setback variance for Kenneth Brady, 812 Shady Lane

to grant a front yard setback variance of 14 ft. for a total front yard setback of 26 ft.

Approved
confirmed

Variance request from Kenneth Brady, 812 Shady Lane, Toccoa, for front yard setback variance

A motion was made by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Cobb, to approve the variance as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Approved
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Front yard setback variance for Kenneth Brady at 812 Shady Lane

A motion was made by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Cobb, to approve the variance as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

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