The Stephens County Board of Commissioners then approved the same rezoning request unanimously on May 26, 2026.
Board of Commissioners approves rezoning of 125 Saddlebred Lane
The county has rezoned a 5.32-acre parcel on Saddlebred Lane to allow agricultural use, clearing the way for the owner's stated agricultural purposes.
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The story
John D. Smith requested rezoning of 5.32 acres at 125 Saddlebred Lane in Toccoa, Parcel 014 002, from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential for agricultural purposes. The Planning Department recommended approval of the change from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG).
The Stephens County Planning Commission approved the rezoning unanimously on May 5, 2026.
The Stephens County Board of Commissioners then approved the same rezoning request unanimously on May 26, 2026.
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ApprovedconfirmedRezoning 125 Saddlebred Lane (Smith) from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential
Rezoning Request from John D. Smith, 125 Saddlebred Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 014 002.
Motion to approve: Vice-Chairman Oglesby
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Rezoning 125 Saddlebred Lane (Smith) from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential
Rezoning Request from John D. Smith, 125 Saddlebred Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 014 002. Motion to approve: Vice-Chairman Oglesby
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning of 125 Saddlebred Lane from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG)
the Planning Department recommends approval of the rezoning from
Agricultural Intensive (Al) to Agricultural (AG).
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Rezoning of 125 Saddlebred Lane from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG)
the Planning Department recommends approval of the rezoning from Agricultural Intensive (Al) to Agricultural (AG).
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning of 125 Saddlebred Lane (John D. Smith) from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG)
the Planning Department recommends approval of the rezoning from
Agricultural Intensive (Al) to Agricultural (AG)
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Rezoning of 125 Saddlebred Lane (John D. Smith) from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG)
the Planning Department recommends approval of the rezoning from Agricultural Intensive (Al) to Agricultural (AG)
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning 125 Saddlebred Lane (John D. Smith) from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential
Proposal: rezone 5.32 acres to agricultural residential for agricultural purposes.
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Rezoning 125 Saddlebred Lane (John D. Smith) from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential
Proposal: rezone 5.32 acres to agricultural residential for agricultural purposes.
ApprovedunknownRezoning request from John D. Smith, 125 Saddlebred Lane, to agricultural residential
Rezoning Request from John D. Smith, 125 Saddlebred Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 014 002.
Motion to approve: Vice-Chairman Oglesby
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Rezoning request from John D. Smith, 125 Saddlebred Lane, to agricultural residential
Rezoning Request from John D. Smith, 125 Saddlebred Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 014 002. Motion to approve: Vice-Chairman Oglesby
ApprovedconfirmedRezoning request, John D. Smith, 125 Saddlebred Lane, Toccoa, to Agricultural Residential for agricultural purposes
Rezoning Request John D. Smith, 125 Saddlebred Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 014 002.
Proposal: to rezone 5.32 acres to Agricultural Residential for Agricultural purposes.
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Rezoning request, John D. Smith, 125 Saddlebred Lane, Toccoa, to Agricultural Residential for agricultural purposes
Rezoning Request John D. Smith, 125 Saddlebred Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 014 002. Proposal: to rezone 5.32 acres to Agricultural Residential for Agricultural purposes.
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning 125 Saddlebred Lane (John D. Smith) from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential, 5.32 acres
to rezone 5.32 acres to Agricultural Residential for Agricultural purposes.
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Rezoning 125 Saddlebred Lane (John D. Smith) from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential, 5.32 acres
to rezone 5.32 acres to Agricultural Residential for Agricultural purposes.
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning 125 Saddlebred Lane (Tax Parcel #014 002) from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG)
the Planning Department recommends approval of the rezoning from
Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG).
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Rezoning 125 Saddlebred Lane (Tax Parcel #014 002) from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG)
the Planning Department recommends approval of the rezoning from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG).
ApprovedunknownRezoning 125 Saddlebred Lane from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential (John D. Smith)
Motion to Approve: Commissioner Cobb
Second: Vice-Chairman Ivester
Discussion: No discussion
Vote: Unanimous
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Rezoning 125 Saddlebred Lane from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential (John D. Smith)
Motion to Approve: Commissioner Cobb Second: Vice-Chairman Ivester Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous
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