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Board of Commissioners approves front-yard accessory structure variance on Oak Valley Road

The variance lets property owner Daniel Leverett build an accessory structure in the front yard of his Toccoa parcel, a change from standard placement rules.

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January 27, 2026: Variance Request from Daniel Leverett, 4930 Oak Valley Road, for an accessory structure in the front yard

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Daniel Leverett requested a variance for his property at 4930 Oak Valley Road in Toccoa (Parcel 057 029) to allow an accessory structure to be built in the front yard.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 01/06/2026

The Stephens County Planning Commission approved the variance unanimously on January 6, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Randall, with no discussion recorded.

SourcesPlanning Commission Minutes 01/06/2026Planning Commission Agenda Packet 02/03/2026

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners then approved the variance unanimously on January 27, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Simmons.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 01/27/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 02/10/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 01/27/2026

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Variance request from Daniel Leverett, 4930 Oak Valley Road, Toccoa (Parcel 057 029) for accessory structure in front yard

Variance Request from Daniel Leverett, 4930 Oak Valley Road, Toccoa. Parcel 057 029. Motion to Approve: Commissioner Simmons

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 02/10/2026Variance Request from Daniel Leverett, 4930 Oak Valley Road, Toccoa. Parcel 057 029. Motion to Approve: Commissioner Simmons
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Variance to allow accessory structure in front yard, Daniel Leverett, 4930 Oak Valley Road, Toccoa, Parcel 057 029

Variance Request from Daniel Leverett, 4930 Oak Valley Road, Toccoa. Parcel 057 029. Motion to Approve: Commissioner Simmons

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MinutesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 01/27/2026Variance Request from Daniel Leverett, 4930 Oak Valley Road, Toccoa. Parcel 057 029. Motion to Approve: Commissioner Simmons
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proposed

Variance Request from Daniel Leverett, 4930 Oak Valley Road, for an accessory structure in the front yard

Variance Request from Daniel Leverett, 4930 Oak Valley Road, Toccoa. Parcel 057 029.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 01/27/2026Variance Request from Daniel Leverett, 4930 Oak Valley Road, Toccoa. Parcel 057 029.
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Variance for Daniel Leverette, 4930 Oak Valley Road, to allow an accessory structure in the front yard

Variance Request from Daniel Leverette, 4930 Oak Valley Road, Toccoa. Parcel 057 029.

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AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 02/03/2026Variance Request from Daniel Leverette, 4930 Oak Valley Road, Toccoa. Parcel 057 029.
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confirmed

Variance for Daniel Leverette, 4930 Oak Valley Road, to allow an accessory structure in the front yard

Motion to Approve: Commissioner Black Second: Commissioner Randall Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous

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MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes 01/06/2026Motion to Approve: Commissioner Black Second: Commissioner Randall Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous
Appeared on agenda
proposed

Variance for accessory structure in front yard at 4930 Oak Valley Road (Daniel Leverette)

to grant a variance to allow for an accessory structure within the front yard.

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AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 01/06/2026to grant a variance to allow for an accessory structure within the front yard.

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