subject in Stephens County
Zoning and land use
53 related issues are currently assembled for this area.
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 7, 2026, the Planning Commission unanimously approved Terry K. Dooley’s request to rezone 3 acres at 677 Shady Lane from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential for residential use.Historical recordOn July 7, 2026, the Stephens Planning Commission unanimously approved Matthew and Tara Mudge’s request to rezone Parcel 043 186P at 520 North Avenue in Eastanollee from Residential Single to Agricultural Residential for agricultural purposes.Historical recordOn July 7, the Planning Commission unanimously approved rezoning Elijah Webb’s Oakbrook Trail parcel, 054A 004, from Residential Single to Agricultural Residential for residential use and hobby farming.Historical recordOn July 7, 2026, the Planning Commission considered rezoning 520 North Avenue in Eastanollee, parcel 043 186, from Residential Single to Agricultural Residential for agricultural purposes. Staff recommended approval as requested.Historical recordThe June 23, 2026 agenda presented a Community Work Program identifying implementation actions local governments and other entities intend to pursue during the first five years of the 20-year planning period.Historical recordThe June 23, 2026 Board of Commissioners agenda presented the joint comprehensive-planning process, including public meetings and a February–April survey with 350 unique participants.Historical recordThe June 23 Board of Commissioners agenda placed the Stephens County Joint Comprehensive Plan – 2026 before commissioners. The agenda describes the plan as guidance for local decision-making, land-use development, coordinated improvements, and access to certain state assistance.Historical recordThe Board of Commissioners’ June 9 agenda placed before the board a proposal to allow a second primary structure on the less-than-two-acre parcel at 1166 N. Red Rock Road.Historical record
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