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What is proposed, permitted, or being built?What's Coming issues in Habersham County
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County leaders signaled a preference for keeping new residential growth outside cities low-density, a stance that could shape where and how densely future housing gets built.
A new landscaping and tree preservation policy could affect development rules across the county.
A joint work session floated rules on home age, minimum size, and a ban on new mobile home parks that could affect future housing options in the county.
A larger minimum lot size in parts of the county could limit how densely land there can be developed.
A study requirement could shape how future large projects affect area roads, schools and utilities.
County boards discussed the growing number of special-use permit applications for retreat centers, campgrounds and event venues, a step that could lead to stricter rules for these uses.
Proposed changes to base, asphalt and maintenance bond requirements for new subdivision roads could affect how developments are built going forward.
A joint session of county commissioners and planning commissioners leaned toward preserving an existing subdivision option rather than expanding its use…
A joint work session floated confining adult entertainment uses to specific zoning districts, which could affect where such businesses can locate in the county.
The county's Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is working out new rule signage for activity areas, with recent discussion of quotes for about eight signs.
A proposal to install permanent grills at picnic areas used by residents was held for further discussion rather than acted on.
The county board of commissioners is set to weigh in on alcohol license issuance and renewals affecting 15 businesses across the county.
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