Subject
Zoning and land use
1,592 collected facts are classified here under Development.
Issues
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Stephens 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 parcelapprovedStephens County front-yard variance request remains unresolved after repeat listingunder considerationStephens County data-center rules remain unresolved after public hearingunder considerationStephens County commissioners unanimously approve agricultural rezoning for Eastanollee parcelapprovedStephens County commissioners unanimously approve Shady Lane rezoning for single-family useapprovedStephens County commissioners unanimously approve Shady Lane rezoning for property combinationapprovedStephens County commissioners unanimously approve Defoor Road rezoningapproved
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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