Subject
Zoning and land use
1,592 collected facts are classified here under Development.
Issues
37–48 of 150
Split Franklin County vote allows old Prospect Road home to stay as storageapprovedShady Lane rezoning reaches Stephens commissioners, but final decision remains unclearawaiting decisionShady Lane rezoning reaches Stephens County board, but final decision remains unclearawaiting decisionSandy Cross Road building variance remains tabled in Franklin Countyawaiting decisionRoyston’s Franklin Springs corner rezoning remains undecided after council considerationunder considerationRoyston’s Franklin Springs Street Rezoning Remains Unresolved in Public Recordunder considerationRoyston zoning amendment’s path beyond second-reading motion remains unclearunder considerationRoyston creates downtown entertainment district under new alcohol ordinanceapprovedRoyston considered lifting permit moratorium weeks before its scheduled expirationunder considerationRoyston closes Baker Street rezoning hearing, leaving fate of city parcels unresolvedapprovedRoyston approves switch from townhomes to detached homes on Ga. 17 NorthapprovedRoyston approves rezoning for city-owned Franklin Springs Street and Baker Street parcelsapproved
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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