Stephens County logged dual malt-beverage license request without naming business or site
Commissioners’ May 8 minutes show a wholesale-and-retail application, but leave residents without an applicant, address or recorded outcome.
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Liberty Propane’s Highway 17 variance is listed as approved, but Franklin County’s vote record remains unclear
A later planning agenda says commissioners approved commercial equipment parking and storage on a small Canon residential tract, while July 6 board minutes show discussion but no final…
Sandy Cross Road building variance remains tabled in Franklin County
Zachary and Kayleen Hill seek permission to put a metal accessory building on their Carnesville tract before constructing a home, an exception planners recommended denying.
Franklin County recreation committee vacancy remains unresolved after commissioners revisit appointment
A May 26 work-session discussion revived a nomination tabled last November and raised concerns about the committee’s meeting schedule, but the record shows no vote or appointment.
Stephens Planning Commission backs narrower side-yard setback at North Century Drive parcel
The advisory vote would allow a five-foot side setback on Tax Parcel 071E 042, while leaving the property’s residential use and allowed density unchanged.
Stephens County rezoning proposal would shift parcel to agricultural-intensive district
Planning staff backed the requested change for Tax Parcel 028 019B, saying it would align adjoining land under one classification without adding homes or changing its current use.
Stephens County setback variance remains in force amid conflicting planning record
A recorded 3–1 commissioners’ approval would let Korbin Towe build 15 feet closer to the front property line at 610 Pheasant Mountain Road…
Toccoa Front-Yard Variance Remains Unresolved in County Record
Robert Bernstein’s request to place an accessory structure in the front yard at 1387 Dortch Road received Planning Commission support but appeared twice before county commissioners without a…
Gumlog Road front-yard variance remains unresolved after repeat county listing
Stephens County’s Planning Commission unanimously backed Brandon Martin’s request for an accessory structure at 1640 Gumlog Road, but two commissioners’ agendas do not show a final board decision.
Franklin County considers tougher guideposts for zoning variances, but takes no recorded final action
Commissioners discussed a property-specific hardship test and limits on relief at an April special meeting; the minutes do not show whether the proposal became county policy.
Franklin County considers tougher test for zoning variances
Commissioners discussed tying exceptions to property-specific hardship and limiting effects on neighboring land, but the April 14 record shows no final decision.
Franklin County Considers Common Home Setbacks, With Lake Areas Kept Separate
Commissioners reviewed a proposal that would apply 40-foot front, 25-foot side and 30-foot rear setbacks to primary homes across most residential classifications…