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.
Housing & Growth in Stephens County
Housing & Growth
Housing, subdivisions, zoning, annexations, land use, and neighborhood change.
Where and how could the community grow?Housing & Growth issues in Stephens County
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Toccoa second-home variance remains unresolved after county hearing
Planning commissioners unanimously backed Charlene Merritt’s request to replace a burned manufactured home on a 0.9-acre residential lot, but published Board of Commissioners agendas show no final ruling.
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