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Stephens County commissioners approve rezoning at 337 Rock Creek Road

The rezoning lets the Davis W. Whiten Living Trust combine tracts at the Toccoa property under a single commercial zoning designation.

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At a glance

What this means now

Where it stands

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the same request on December 9, 2025 and approved it unanimously, on a motion by Vice-Chairman Rickman seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, with no discussion recorded.

The story

The Davis W. Whiten Living Trust sought to rezone 0.62 acres at 337 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa (parcel 042C 139), from Residential Single (RS) to Commercial General (CG) to allow the tract to be combined with adjoining parcels. County planning staff recommended approval.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 12/02/2025

The Stephens County Planning Commission approved the rezoning unanimously on December 2, 2025.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 01/06/2026

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the same request on December 9, 2025 and approved it unanimously, on a motion by Vice-Chairman Rickman seconded by Commissioner Whitlock, with no discussion recorded.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 01/13/2026Board Of Commissioners Minutes 12/09/2025Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 12/09/2025Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 01/13/2026

What happened

How this issue got here

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Discussed
discussed

Rezoning request from Davis W. Whiten Living Trust to rezone 0.62 acres to commercial general at 337 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa

Rezoning Request from Davis W. Whiten Living Trust, 337 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa. Parcel 042C 139.

Approved
confirmed

Rezoning 0.62 acres at 337 Rock Creek Road (Davis W. Whiten Living Trust) from Residential Single to Commercial General

Motion to Approve: Vice-Chairman Rickman Second: Commissioner Whitlock Discussion: none Vote: unanimous

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning of 337 Rock Creek Road from Residential Single to Commercial General (Davis W. Whiten Living Trust)

Rezoning Request from Davis W. Whiten Living Trust, 337 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa. Parcel 042C 139.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning of 337 Rock Creek Road (Whiten) from Residential Single (RS) to Commercial General (CG) for parcel combination

Proposed Zoning of Property: Commercial General (CG)

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning of 337 Rock Creek Road (parcel 042C 139) from Residential Single (RS) to Commercial General (CG) for the Davis W. Whiten Living Trust

Because the subject property is zoned Residential Single (RS), a rezoning will be required to combine the tracts.

Approved
unknown

Rezoning 0.62 acres to Commercial General, 337 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa (Davis W. Whiten Living Trust)

Proposal: rezone 0.62 acres to commercial general for property combination.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning 337 Rock Creek Road (042C 139) from Residential Single (RS) to Commercial General (CG) for Davis W. Whiten Living Trust

Street Address of Property: 337 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa, GA 30577 (042C 139)

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Planning Director staff recommendation to approve Whiten Living Trust rezoning for parcel combination

Recommendation: Approval.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning 0.62 acres at 337 Rock Creek Road from Residential Single to Commercial General for the Davis W. Whiten Living Trust

Rezoning Request from Davis W. Whiten Living Trust, 337 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa. Parcel 042C 139.

Approved
unknown

Rezoning of 0.62 acres at 337 Rock Creek Road to Commercial General (Davis W. Whiten Living Trust)

rezone 0.62 acres to commercial general for property combination.

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