The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the same variance request on Feb. 24, 2026, and approved it unanimously, with Commissioner Simmons making the motion and Commissioner Wright seconding.
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Stephens County approves setback variance for Rock Creek Road property
The variance lets Nichols & West Properties, LLC build closer to the side and rear lot lines at 5810 Rock Creek Road, reducing the required setback to 10 feet.
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February 24, 2026: Variance for side and rear setbacks at 5810 Rock Creek Road (Nichols & West Properties)
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Nichols & West Properties, LLC requested a variance for its property at 5810 Rock Creek Road in Toccoa, seeking a 15-foot reduction to the side and rear setbacks.
The Stephens County Planning Commission unanimously approved the request, granting a 15-foot reduction that leaves a total 10-foot side and rear setback.
The Stephens County Board of Commissioners took up the same variance request on Feb. 24, 2026, and approved it unanimously, with Commissioner Simmons making the motion and Commissioner Wright seconding.
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ApprovedconfirmedVariance request from Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, for reduced side and rear setbacks
3. Variance Request from Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa. Parcel
058 016.
Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
Second: Commissioner Wright
Discussion: None
Vote: Unanimous
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Variance request from Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, for reduced side and rear setbacks
3. Variance Request from Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa. Parcel 058 016. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons Second: Commissioner Wright Discussion: None Vote: Unanimous
Appeared on agendaproposedVariance Request from Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road for side and rear setback reduction
Variance Request from Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa.
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Variance Request from Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road for side and rear setback reduction
Variance Request from Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa.
ApprovedunknownVariance for side and rear setbacks at 5810 Rock Creek Road (Nichols & West Properties)
Variance Request from Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa. Parcel
058 016.
Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
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Variance for side and rear setbacks at 5810 Rock Creek Road (Nichols & West Properties)
Variance Request from Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa. Parcel 058 016. Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
Appeared on agendaproposedVariance for Nichols & West Properties, LLC at 5810 Rock Creek Road for reduced side/rear setbacks
Variance Request Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa.
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Variance for Nichols & West Properties, LLC at 5810 Rock Creek Road for reduced side/rear setbacks
Variance Request Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa.
ApprovedunknownVariance for Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa (side and rear setbacks)
to grant a variance to the side and rear setbacks of 15’ for a total 10’ side and rear
setback
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Variance for Nichols & West Properties, LLC, 5810 Rock Creek Road, Toccoa (side and rear setbacks)
to grant a variance to the side and rear setbacks of 15’ for a total 10’ side and rear setback
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