The Board of Commissioners approved the variance on October 28, 2025, with the motion carrying unanimously.
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Stephens County commissioners approve lot-size variance for Prather Bridge Road property
The variance lets a 0.51-acre lot at 1247 Prather Bridge Road move forward despite falling short of the county's standard minimum lot size.
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The story
Jerry Waters sought a lot size variance for his property at 1247 Prather Bridge Road in Toccoa (Parcel T23 011), asking to reduce the required lot size by 0.49 acres for a total lot size of 0.51 acres.
The Stephens County Planning Commission took up the request on October 7, 2025. Members voted unanimously, 4-0, to approve the variance as presented, on a motion by Vice-Chairman Ivester, seconded by Commissioner Randall.
The request then went to the Stephens County Board of Commissioners, which was scheduled to consider a motion to approve the same variance at its October 28, 2025 meeting.
The Board of Commissioners approved the variance on October 28, 2025, with the motion carrying unanimously.
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Appeared on agendaproposedVariance request from Jerry Waters, 1247 Prather Bridge Road, Toccoa, for lot size
grant a lot size variance of
0.49 acres for a total lot size of 0.51 acres.
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Variance request from Jerry Waters, 1247 Prather Bridge Road, Toccoa, for lot size
grant a lot size variance of 0.49 acres for a total lot size of 0.51 acres.
ApprovedconfirmedVariance for Jerry Waters, 1247 Prather Bridge Road, Toccoa (lot size variance)
Board to consider motion to approve variance request from Jerry Waters, 1247 Prather Bridge Road,
Toccoa. Parcel T23 011.
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Variance for Jerry Waters, 1247 Prather Bridge Road, Toccoa (lot size variance)
Board to consider motion to approve variance request from Jerry Waters, 1247 Prather Bridge Road, Toccoa. Parcel T23 011.
ApprovedconfirmedLot size variance for Jerry Waters, 1247 Prather Bridge Rd, Toccoa
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Ivester , seconded by Commissioner Randall, to approve the
variance as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
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Lot size variance for Jerry Waters, 1247 Prather Bridge Rd, Toccoa
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Ivester , seconded by Commissioner Randall, to approve the variance as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
ApprovedunknownLot size variance at 1247 Prather Bridge Rd (Jerry Waters)
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Ivester , seconded by Commissioner Randall, to approve the
variance as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
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Lot size variance at 1247 Prather Bridge Rd (Jerry Waters)
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Ivester , seconded by Commissioner Randall, to approve the variance as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Appeared on agendaproposedLot size variance at 1247 Prather Bridge Rd (Jerry Waters)
grant a lot size variance
of 0.49 acres for a total lot size of 0.51 acres
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Lot size variance at 1247 Prather Bridge Rd (Jerry Waters)
grant a lot size variance of 0.49 acres for a total lot size of 0.51 acres
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