Habersham adopts new growth rules, putting data centers under special review
The unanimous July vote replaces a 1992 development ordinance after months of debate over housing, rural land and the county’s ability to assess large projects.
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Stephens County approves Howington Farms rezoning, leaving any subdivision for later review
The unanimous July 28 vote changes the zoning of a Nub Garland Road parcel, but no neighborhood layout or plat application has been presented.
Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve agricultural rezoning for Eastanollee parcel
The vote changes the requested zoning classification for 520 North Avenue, a single parcel tied to Matthew and Tara Mudge, after a Planning Commission recommendation earlier in July.
Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve Shady Lane rezoning for property combination
The vote changes the zoning requested for roughly 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane, though the Planning Commission record does not show how that earlier body acted.
Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve Defoor Road rezoning
The vote changes a 3.33-acre Toccoa parcel from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single, though the county record does not describe a specific project for the site.
Baldwin annexation debate moves forward, but Highway 365 project still awaits a decision
After a September public hearing drew support for commercial growth and warnings about traffic and sewer capacity, council members have yet to vote on bringing 45 acres into…
Ponderosa Road racing-track proposal still lacks documented county decision
Commissioners scheduled an Aug. 17 hearing on Mitchell Payne’s request to use a 5.58-acre Low Intensity parcel for go-kart and remote-control-car racing…
Stephens County planning panel backs industrial setback cut near road
The advisory recommendation would let two industrial parcels seek a 60-foot front setback instead of the usual 80 feet; a later final county action has not been identified.
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 commissioners unanimously approve Shady Lane rezoning for single-family use
The July 28 vote clears Matthew Mudge’s 1.84-acre Toccoa parcel to move from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential, after earlier Planning Commission backing.
Shady Lane rezoning reaches Stephens commissioners, but final decision remains unclear
A unanimous Planning Commission recommendation would shift about 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential…
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Stephens postpones ASI permit-fee waiver while approving a driveway exception
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- The board postponed the fee-waiver vote to July 28 so staff could develop firmer project-cost and third-party review estimates.
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- Check the July 28 meeting record for the amount considered and the final vote.
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