The Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved the rezoning unanimously on July 28, 2026.
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Stephens County commissioners approve rezoning of 3.33 acres on Defoor Road
The vote clears the way for the Defoor Road parcel to be used for single-family residential purposes instead of agricultural use.
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July 28, 2026: Rezoning of Venson D. Martin property on DeFoor Rd (Parcel 059-001B, 10.0 acres)
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Venson D. Martin requested rezoning of 3.33 acres on Defoor Road in Toccoa (Parcel 059 001B) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single for residential purposes.
The Stephens County Planning Commission approved the rezoning unanimously on July 7, 2026, with staff having recommended approval.
The Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved the rezoning unanimously on July 28, 2026.
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ApprovedconfirmedRezoning 3.33 acres on Defoor Road (Venson D. Martin) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single
Rezoning Request from Venson D. Martin, Defoor Road, Toccoa. Parcel 059 001B.
Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
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Rezoning 3.33 acres on Defoor Road (Venson D. Martin) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single
Rezoning Request from Venson D. Martin, Defoor Road, Toccoa. Parcel 059 001B. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
ApprovedunknownRezoning 3.33 acres on Defoor Road (Venson D. Martin) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single
Rezoning Request from Venson D. Martin, Defoor Road, Toccoa. Parcel 059 001B.
Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
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Rezoning 3.33 acres on Defoor Road (Venson D. Martin) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single
Rezoning Request from Venson D. Martin, Defoor Road, Toccoa. Parcel 059 001B. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning request from Venson D. Martin, Defoor Road, Toccoa (Parcel 059 001B), AR to RS
Proposal: to rezone 3.33 acres to residential single for residential purposes.
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Rezoning request from Venson D. Martin, Defoor Road, Toccoa (Parcel 059 001B), AR to RS
Proposal: to rezone 3.33 acres to residential single for residential purposes.
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning request for Venson D. Martin property on Defoor Road (Tax Parcel 059-001B)
Stephens County
Board of Commissioners
INVOICE
802 E. Doyle Street DATE: May 20, 2026
Toccoa, GA 30577 INVOICE #
Phone (706) 886-9491 FOR: Rezoning
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Rezoning request for Venson D. Martin property on Defoor Road (Tax Parcel 059-001B)
Stephens County Board of Commissioners INVOICE 802 E. Doyle Street DATE: May 20, 2026 Toccoa, GA 30577 INVOICE # Phone (706) 886-9491 FOR: Rezoning
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning of Venson D. Martin property on DeFoor Rd (Parcel 059-001B, 10.0 acres)
Phone (706) 886-9491 FOR: Rezoning
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Rezoning of Venson D. Martin property on DeFoor Rd (Parcel 059-001B, 10.0 acres)
Phone (706) 886-9491 FOR: Rezoning
ApprovedconfirmedRezoning 3.33 acres on Defoor Rd, Toccoa (Parcel 059 001B) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single – Venson D. Martin
Proposal: To Rezone 3.33 Acres to Residential Single for Residential Purposes.
Current Zoning: Agricultural Residential
Staff Recommendation: Approve as requested
Motion to Approve: Vice-Chairman Ivester
Second: Commissioner Black
Discussion: No discussion
Vote: Unanimous
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Rezoning 3.33 acres on Defoor Rd, Toccoa (Parcel 059 001B) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single – Venson D. Martin
Proposal: To Rezone 3.33 Acres to Residential Single for Residential Purposes. Current Zoning: Agricultural Residential Staff Recommendation: Approve as requested Motion to Approve: Vice-Chairman Ivester Second: Commissioner Black Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous
ApprovedunknownRezoning 3.33 acres on Defoor Road from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single (Venson D. Martin)
To Rezone 3.33 Acres to Residential Single for Residential Purposes.
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Rezoning 3.33 acres on Defoor Road from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single (Venson D. Martin)
To Rezone 3.33 Acres to Residential Single for Residential Purposes.
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning petition for Venson D. Martin's 10-acre parcel on Defoor Road (Parcel 059 001B)
Rezoning $ 100.00
TOTAL | $ 100.00
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Rezoning petition for Venson D. Martin's 10-acre parcel on Defoor Road (Parcel 059 001B)
Rezoning $ 100.00 TOTAL | $ 100.00
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning of 3.33 acres on Defoor Rd (Venson D. Martin) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single
Rezoning Request: Venson D. Martin, Defoor Rd, Toccoa. Parcel 059 001B.
Proposal: To Rezone 3.33 Acres to Residential Single for Residential Purposes.
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Rezoning of 3.33 acres on Defoor Rd (Venson D. Martin) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single
Rezoning Request: Venson D. Martin, Defoor Rd, Toccoa. Parcel 059 001B. Proposal: To Rezone 3.33 Acres to Residential Single for Residential Purposes.
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