Subject
Zoning and land use
1,592 collected facts are classified here under Development.
Issues
1–12 of 150
Washington Street Variance Reached Toccoa Commissioners, but Result Remains Unclearawaiting decisionToccoa second-home variance remains unresolved after county hearingunder considerationToccoa grants Shady Street lot variance for planned homeapprovedToccoa commissioners adopt six-month moratorium on treatment-facility licensing and locationsapprovedToccoa approves Railroad Streets deal that would waive setbacks and reshape parkingapprovedToccoa Put Its 2026 Growth Plan Up for Approval, but the Outcome Remains Unclearawaiting decisionToccoa Front-Yard Variance Remains Unresolved in County Recordawaiting decisionToccoa Annexes Queen Street Parcel, but Future Development Is Still UnclearapprovedStephens 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 decision
Meaningful Changes
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The 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 recordThe Board of Commissioners agenda scheduled consideration on July 28, 2026, of rezoning 520 North Avenue, Eastanollee, parcel 043 186, from Residential Single to Agricultural Residential for agricultural purposes, with a Planning Commission recommendation to approve as requested.Historical recordThe Board of Commissioners' July 28, 2026 agenda listed the proposed rezoning of approximately 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane to Agricultural Residential, noting the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve.Historical recordOn July 28, 2026, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Venson D. Martin’s request to rezone 3.33 acres on Defoor Road, parcel 059 001B, for residential purposes. Commissioner Simmons moved to approve and Commissioner Wright seconded the motion.Historical recordOn July 28, 2026, the Board of Commissioners considered Venson D. Martin’s request to rezone 3.33 acres on Defoor Road, parcel 059 001B, from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single for residential purposes. The Planning Commission had recommended approval.Historical record
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