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County approves variance for accessory structure at 1640 Gumlog Road

Brandon Martin can now place an accessory structure in the front yard of his Martin property after both the planning commission and county commissioners signed off.

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At a glance

What this means now

Where it stands

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the same variance request on April 28 and approved it unanimously, with Commissioner Simmons making the motion.

The story

Brandon Martin requested a variance to allow an accessory structure in the front yard of his property at 1640 Gumlog Road in Martin, Georgia (Parcel 068 075).

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 04/07/2026

The Stephens County Planning Commission voted unanimously on April 7 to approve the variance, with Commissioner Randal making the motion and Vice-Chairman Ivester seconding.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 05/05/2026Planning Commission Minutes 04/07/2026

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the same variance request on April 28 and approved it unanimously, with Commissioner Simmons making the motion.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 04/28/2026Board Of Commissioners Minutes 04/28/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 05/12/2026

What happened

How this issue got here

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Approved
confirmed

Variance Request from Brandon Martin, 1640 Gumlog Road, Martin, Parcel 068 075, for accessory structure in front yard

Variance Request from Brandon Martin, 1640 Gumlog Road, Martin. Parcel 068 075. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons

Approved
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Variance request from Brandon Martin to allow an accessory structure in the front yard, 1640 Gumlog Road, Martin

Variance Request from Brandon Martin, 1640 Gumlog Road, Martin. Parcel 068 075. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Variance request from Brandon Martin, 1640 Gumlog Road, to allow an accessory structure in the front yard

Variance Request from Brandon Martin, 1640 Gumlog Road, Martin. Parcel 068 075.

Approved
unknown

Variance for Brandon Martin, 1640 Gumlog Road, to allow an accessory structure in the front yard

Motion to Approve: Commissioner Randal Second: Vice-Chairman Ivester Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous

Approved
confirmed

Variance for accessory structure in front yard - Brandon Martin, 1640 Gumlog Road, Martin

Variance Request Brandon Martin, 1640 Gumlog road, Martin. Parcel 068 075. Proposal: Variance to allow for placement of an accessory structure in the front yard

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Variance for accessory structure in front yard - Brandon Martin, 1640 Gumlog Rd

Variance Request Brandon Martin, 1640 Gumlog rd, Martin. Parcel 068 075.

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