subject in Mount Airy
Zoning and land use
21 related issues are currently assembled for this area.
Issues
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Ponderosa Road racing-track proposal still lacks documented county decisionawaiting decisionHabersham’s proposed subdivision moratorium leaves development rules in limbounder considerationHabersham’s pause on larger housing applications still lacks a documented second extensionawaiting decisionHabersham’s Proposed Pause on Larger Housing Applications Remains UnresolvedapprovedHabersham officials favor wider scrutiny of big projects, but no study rule exists yetunder considerationHabersham extends pause on larger housing proposals through March 17approvedHabersham commissioners approve countywide development ordinance and zoning mapapprovedHabersham adopts new growth rules, putting data centers under special reviewapprovedHabersham Planning Commission approves zoning revisions, but two-acre lot rule remains unclearapprovedHabersham Planning Commission Clears 185-Foot Verizon Monopine Near Commerce Parkway Day CareapprovedHabersham County weighs tree rules that could curb clear-cutting in new developmentunder considerationHabersham County rejects proposed event center and farm tours on Preacher Campbell Roadrejected
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On Sept. 15, 2025, commissioners considered a resolution for an emergency moratorium on accepting preliminary-plat applications for LI-R, MI-R, and PD residential development. The proposal excluded projects already approved or in process and small subdivisions or property splits of fewer than five lots.Historical recordOn September 15, the clerk and county attorney said public comment on the closed August hearing would not reopen before the Commission considered the postponed rezoning under old business.Historical recordOn September 15, 2025, commissioners reviewed the initial UDO draft, including zoning-map application, district purposes, development standards, and permitted-use standards. They were asked to provide feedback by October 6 for final edits.Historical recordAt the September 15, 2025 meeting, Commissioner Woodall moved, with Commissioner Harkness seconding, to adopt a resolution enacting an emergency moratorium on accepting preliminary-plat applications for residential subdivisions. The stated scope covered LI-R, MI-R and PD districts, while excluding projects already approved or in process.Historical recordOn September 15, 2025, the county attorney said a possible extension could run about 90 to 120 days to allow code hearings and infrastructure work. The moratorium was described as excluding divisions into fewer than five lots.Historical recordThe August 18 agenda placed before the Commission an application to rezone 26.239 acres at 1191 Blair Road from AG to LI.Historical recordOfficial minutes for Minutes for 08.18.25 BOC Meeting Final record approval of this item: Map Amendment Application Z-25-02: Application by Greg and Paula Bagley for a Map Amendment to Rezone 26.239 Acres Located at 1191 Blair Road (Tax Parcel 132 003) from AG, Agricultural District to LI, Light Intensity District Page 2 of 9Historical recordOn August 5, 2025, the Planning Commission heard Cliff Coleman’s request to reduce the impervious setback from 150 feet to 75 feet for Map 072 Parcel 037A at 690 Bethel Temple Spur. The excerpt says the commission would discuss and vote after public comment closed, but does not state a decision.Historical record
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