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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On July 28, commissioners unanimously approved rezoning the parcel at 1200 Shady Lane, identified as Parcel 043 186P, following a motion by Commissioner Wright and second by Commissioner Simmons.Historical recordOn July 28, 2026, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Matthew and Tara Mudge’s rezoning request for 1200 Shady Lane.Historical recordThe July 27, 2026 agenda placed approval of the 2026 Joint Comprehensive Plan before the Toccoa City Commission for consideration. The agenda does not document whether the commission acted.Historical recordThe Board of Commissioners separately voted unanimously, 5-0, to approve the proposed zoning map associated with the new Unified Development Ordinance.Historical recordThe Habersham County Board of Commissioners unanimously amended its July 20 agenda to remove discussion of notice for Cook Construction and Real Estate’s annexation petition and proposed highway-business rezoning of the 65.92-acre site, including 45 acres in unincorporated Habersham County and 20.92 acres already in Baldwin.Historical recordOn July 20, 2026, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the UDO, replacing the 1992 Comprehensive Land Development Ordinance. The approved code requires a special-use permit and substantially more supporting information for data-center applications after 16 public meetings and revisions.Historical recordThe Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, 5-0, to approve the Unified Development Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission.Historical recordThe Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved proposed boundaries from Front Street to Wyly Street and Larkin Street to Jones Street. Staff will prepare maps with consultants and GIS staff for future commission review.Historical record
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