Subject
Zoning and land use
1,592 collected facts are classified here under Development.
Issues
49–60 of 150
Royston approves residential rezoning for Winn Street parcel eyed for duplexesapprovedRoyston approves entertainment districts, but downtown footprint remains unclearapprovedRoyston advances annexation tied to 1070 Franklin Springs Street rezoning requestapprovedRoyston advances Highway 17 North annexation with 36-home capapprovedRoyston Raises Certain Planning and Zoning Application Fees to $325approvedRoyston Has Yet to Record a Decision on Request for Four More Breanna Way TownhomesapprovedRoyston Closes Baker Street Rezoning Hearing Without Recording a Final DecisionapprovedRock Creek Road setback request remains unresolved after county agendasawaiting decisionPonderosa Road racing-track proposal still lacks documented county decisionawaiting decisionOpposite rezoning requests leave Highway 320 tract’s status unresolvedawaiting decisionOld Mize Road rezoning remains unresolved after returning to Stephens County agendaawaiting decisionOakbrook Trail rezoning advanced, but Stephens County’s final action is still unknownawaiting 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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