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81 related issues are currently assembled for this area.
Issues
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Toccoa second-home variance remains unresolved after county hearingunder considerationToccoa Front-Yard Variance Remains Unresolved in County Recordawaiting decisionStephens Planning Commission backs narrower side-yard setback at North Century Drive parcelunder considerationStephens Planning Commission Backs Agricultural Rezoning for Eastanollee ParcelapprovedStephens County’s proposed data-center fire rules still lack a recorded decisionawaiting decisionStephens County’s proposed 2026 planning guide still lacks a documented commission decisionawaiting decisionStephens County’s Growth Plan Still Awaits a Recorded Commission Decisionawaiting decisionStephens County setback variance remains in force amid conflicting planning recordawaiting decisionStephens County rezoning proposal would shift parcel to agricultural-intensive districtawaiting decisionStephens County puts proposed data-center rules on hold for more research and public inputon holdStephens County planning panel backs industrial setback cut near roadunder considerationStephens County panel clears pallet-recycling operation for residential Freeman Creek Road parcelapproved
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In Stephens County Government's official recording of the August 4, 2026 meeting, “Planning Commission to consider side-setback variance” is taken up at about 9:10; a motion and vote are heard, and at about 10:46 the body votes to recommend approval. The machine transcript reads “Motion carries.” This outcome comes from the machine transcript of the recording; it will be replaced by the official minutes when they are published.Historical recordThe August 4, 2026 agenda put before the Planning Commission a request to reduce one side setback for Tax Parcel 071E 042 from 10 feet to 5 feet. The Planning Department recommended approval and said the request would not change permitted residential use or RS-district density.Historical recordOn August 4, 2026, the Planning Commission was scheduled to consider rezoning Tax Parcel 028 019B from RS (Residential Single Family) to AI (Agricultural Intensive). Staff recommended approval, describing the request as an administrative step to combine adjoining parcels under one classification; it would not increase residential density or change the existing property use.Historical recordThe August 4, 2026 Planning Commission agenda placed before the body a request to reduce the required front setback from 80 feet to 60 feet for Tax Parcels 053045 and 053044. Planning staff recommended approval, citing the industrial setting and consistency with the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance.Historical recordThe August 4, 2026 Planning Commission agenda lists a requested variance for a home addition at 553 Currahee Point. The Planning Department recommends approval, saying the addition is compatible with the residential area and would remain subject to applicable building, permitting and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approvals.Historical recordThe Board of Commissioners’ July 28, 2026 agenda listed Howington Farms, LLC’s rezoning request for Parcel 023 132 on Nub Garland Road for consideration.Historical recordOn July 28, 2026, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the request to rezone 520 North Avenue in Eastanollee, parcel 043 186, from Residential Single to Agricultural Residential for agricultural purposes. Commissioner Wright made the motion and Commissioner Simmons seconded it.Historical recordOn July 28, 2026, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Howington Farms, LLC’s rezoning request for Parcel 023 132 on Nub Garland Road. Commissioner Simmons moved to approve and Commissioner Wright seconded the motion.Historical record
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