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Zoning and land use
81 related issues are currently assembled for this area.
Issues
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Toccoa second-home variance remains unresolved after county hearingunder considerationToccoa Front-Yard Variance Remains Unresolved in County Recordawaiting decisionStephens 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 decisionStephens 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 parcelapproved
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At a June 30, 2026 work session, the Board of Commissioners discussed an ordinance proposing multiple layers of protection for data centers and eventual incorporation of regulations into the Unified Development Code. Board feedback was requested.Historical recordAt a June 30, 2026 work session, Franklin County commissioners considered proposed data-center regulations for eventual inclusion in the Unified Development Code and were asked for feedback.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 recordJune 18 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes state that the Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 to approve V-2026-003, allowing conversion of the old manufactured home into storage on the roughly 2.24-acre Prospect Road tract.Historical recordThe Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled V-2026-004, a request to use a ±0.54-acre Rural Residential tract on Highway 17 in Canon for business equipment parking and storage.Historical recordOwners proposed rezoning a roughly 1-acre I-85/Stagecoach Road tract in Carnesville from Highway Business to Light Industrial for a commercial flex-space park.Historical record
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