Rincon public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on several items, including a request to rezone a 1.98‑acre parcel at 525 N Columbia Ave from B‑2 (general commercial) to R‑2 (residential, 4 units/acre). Council members will also consider the 2025 millage rate, Budget Amendment BA‑2023‑01, a contract with C.L. Edwards Construction for City Hall renovations, and a resolution imposing a moratorium on new permits in the Fort Howard Overlay District.

• Rezoning of 525 N Columbia Ave (1.98 acres) from B‑2 to R‑2
• Approval of the 2025 Millage Rate for the City of Rincon
• Approval of Budget Amendment BA‑2023‑01
• Contract with C.L. Edwards Construction for City Hall renovations
• Resolution moratorium on new permits in the Fort Howard Overlay District

The City Council unanimously approved a zoning change for 525 N Columbia Ave, set the 2025 millage rate to zero, and authorized a $82,250 renovation contract for City Hall. The council also adopted a moratorium on new development permits in the Fort Howard Overlay District.

• Approved rezoning 525 N Columbia Ave from B-2 to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 millage rate of zero (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2023-01 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy Section 65.20 for PTO sell-back (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Rebecca Boston to Coastal Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $82,250 contract with C.L. Edwards Construction for City Hall renovations (unanimous)
• Adopted moratorium on new development permits in Fort Howard Overlay District (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved the agenda and all consent agenda items

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a regular meeting with approval of minutes, public comments, and an executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate. Possible action on executive session items may follow. No substantive ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Executive session for personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate
• Possible action on matters discussed in executive session
• Approval of August 25, 2025 minutes
• Mayor and Council comments

The council voted unanimously to approve a public notice for a proposed exchange of city property with Habitat for Humanity (Parcel #R2060062A00). It also unanimously approved moving the city holiday from December 24 to December 26, 2025. Earlier agenda items, the August 25 minutes, and entry into executive session were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved entry into executive session (unanimous)
• Approved public notice of proposed Habitat for Humanity property exchange (unanimous)
• Approved change of city holiday to Dec 26, 2025 in place of Dec 24, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council regular meeting scheduled for October 13, 2025 is cancelled due to the holiday. No items are being discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

City Council

The Rincon City Council will consider a second reading of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) affecting definitions, maintenance, enforcement, and new soil erosion controls. They will also vote on three consent agenda items: pay requests for sidewalk and road projects totaling over $309k, plus several new business items including a 5k run, maintenance bonds, an intergovernmental agreement with the school district, and a vehicle purchase up to $60,000.

• Second reading of UDO amendments (Chapters 2, 9, and new Chapter 11 on soil erosion)
• Pay Request #3: $304,215.75 to Pintail Site Preparation for Picket Fences Emergency Access Road
• Pay Request #3: $5,687.05 to Platinum Paving for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Extension
• Request to approve Intergovernmental Agreement between Effingham County School District and City of Rincon
• Request to purchase a Ford F-250 not to exceed $60,000 for Facilities Department

City Council unanimously approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and payments for sidewalk and road projects. The council also authorized a new vehicle purchase and an intergovernmental agreement with the Effingham County School District.

• Approved amendments to UDO Chapters 2, 9, and the creation of Chapter 11 (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,687.05 payment to Platinum Paving and Concrete Co. for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Extension (Unanimous)
• Approved $304,215.75 payment to Pintail Site Preparation for Picket Fences Emergency Access Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Effingham YMCA 5k run for January 10, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $3,485,506.24 maintenance bonds for Coastal Trade Center Parkway and lift station (Unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Effingham County School District for School Resource officers (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ford F-250 not to exceed $60,000 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, covering definitions, maintenance and enforcement, and a new chapter on soil erosion control. The Council will also vote on proposed developments including a 348,000-square-foot industrial building at 0 Highway 21, a 750-seat sanctuary addition for Rincon Church of God, and a variance for 0 North Lexington Avenue that the Planning Board recommended against. Consent agenda items total over $547,000 in contract payments.

• Public hearing and first reading on UDO amendments — Chapters 2, 9, and new Chapter 11 for soil erosion control
• Vote on 348,000 sq ft industrial warehouse at 0 Highway 21 by First Gulf (FG Savannah I LP)
• Vote on Rincon Church of God 750-seat sanctuary addition at 3430 Highway 21
• Vote on variance for 0 North Lexington Avenue — reduce lot width from 100 ft to 74 ft (Planning Board voted 2-4 against)
• Consent agenda: $451,198.80 for Picket Fences Emergency Access Road, $92,712.81 for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Extension

The council unanimously approved a conceptual site plan for a 348,000-square-foot multi-tenant industrial building on Highway 21, with a future traffic signal. They denied a variance to reduce minimum lot width on North Lexington Avenue, and approved a new church sanctuary, Sewon America’s second entrance, and various infrastructure contracts.

• Approved conceptual site plan for 348k sq ft industrial building on Hwy 21 (unanimous)
• Denied variance for 0 North Lexington Ave (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 525 N Columbia Ave from B-2 to R-2 (unanimous, consent agenda)
• Approved Kimley-Horn landscape design for Hwy 21, $44,500 (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual site plan for Rincon Church of God addition (unanimous)
• Approved amended site plan for Sewon America second entrance (unanimous)
• Approved deed of 12th Street to city (unanimous)
• Approved lift station upgrades for $42,000 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The regularly scheduled Rincon Planning and Zoning Board meeting for November 18, 2025, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place.

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers was cancelled. No agenda items were considered and no decisions were made. The board members listed were Chair Justin Doss and Vice Chair Jimmy Bowen.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will review four new business items: a conceptual site plan for a 348,000 sq ft single-story multi-tenant industrial building at 0 Highway 21, a variance request to reduce minimum lot width from 100 feet to 74 feet at 0 North Lexington Avenue in the R2 district, a conceptual site plan for a 750-seat sanctuary addition and parking at Rincon Church of God at 3430 Highway 21, and proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance covering definitions, maintenance, and a new soil erosion control chapter.

• Conceptual site plan for 348,000 sq ft industrial warehouse at 0 Highway 21 (L-1 zoning)
• Variance request for reduced lot width (74 ft vs. required 100 ft) at 0 North Lexington Avenue (R2 district)
• Conceptual site plan for 750-seat sanctuary addition and parking at Rincon Church of God, 3430 Highway 21 (B-2 zoning)
• Proposed amendments to UDO Chapters 2, 9, and new Chapter 11 on soil erosion and sedimentation control

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a conceptual site plan for a 348,000-square-foot industrial building at 0 Highway 21 and unanimously adopted amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. A request to reduce the lot width at 0 North Lexington Avenue failed to pass.

• Approved conceptual site plan for 348,000 sq ft industrial building at 0 Highway 21 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to City of Rincon Unified Development Ordinance (unanimous)
• Denied variance for reduced lot width at 0 North Lexington Avenue (0-4)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 19, 2025. It will then nominate and vote to appoint a Vice Chair for the remainder of 2025. The board will discuss a zoning map amendment request for a 1.98‑acre parcel at 525 N Columbia Ave, seeking to change the zoning from B‑2 (General Commercial) to R‑2 (Residential, 4 units/acre).

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of August 19, 2025 minutes
• Nomination and appointment of a Vice Chair for 2025
• Consideration of a zoning map amendment for 525 N Columbia Ave (1.98 acres) to rezone from B‑2 to R‑2

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously appointed Jimmy Bowen as Vice Chair and approved a request by the City of Rincon to rezone a 1.98-acre property at 525 N Columbia Ave from B-2 to R-2. The decision allows the city to explore a potential property exchange with Habitat for Humanity.

• Appointed Jimmy Bowen as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning request for 525 N Columbia Ave (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on rezoning two properties (0 Bunyan Kessler and 0 Ft. Howard Rd.) from Office Commercial to Residential Multi-Family, despite the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation to deny. The council will also vote on a variance for a Habitat for Humanity house on a substandard lot, and on site plan approval for a 98,250-square-foot expansion of the Sewon facility. Other items include a contract for the 2026 Christmas Market and an executive session.

• Public hearing and first reading on rezoning 0 Bunyan Kessler (1.12 acres) from OC to R3; Planning Board voted 4-1 to recommend denial
• Public hearing and first reading on rezoning 0 Ft. Howard Rd. (1.33 acres) from OC to R3; Planning Board voted 4-1 to recommend denial
• Vote on Habitat for Humanity variance request to build a house on a substandard lot at 0 3rd Street Ext.; Planning Board tie vote (3-3) failed to recommend
• Vote on site plan approval for a 98,250 sq ft expansion of Sewon facility at 1000 Sewon EV Road; Planning Board unanimously recommended approval
• Request to approve contract with Carlson & Co. for the 2026 City of Rincon Christmas Market

The Rincon City Council denied two requests by Justin Patel to rezone properties from Office Commercial to Residential Multi-Family. The council also approved a contract for the 2026 Christmas Market with a cap of $82,100 and a site plan for a Sewon facility expansion.

• Denied rezoning at 0 Bunyan Kessler (R2650006) to R3 (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning at 0 Ft. Howard Rd (R2650007) to R3 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Carlson & Co. for 2026 Christmas Market with $82,100 cap (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Sewon facility expansion at 1000 Sewon EV Road (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Healthy 360 program (Unanimous)
• Tabled variance request for Habitat for Humanity at 0 3rd Street Ext. (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will vote on a site plan for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road, previously tabled. They will also consider a consent agenda including an intergovernmental agreement to resurface West 9th Street and Blandford Way, and a request to surplus a 2002 Ford F150 for fire training. New business items include a salary increase ordinance for the mayor and council, a resolution to place package sales and Sunday alcohol sales on the November 2025 ballot, and a contract with Kimly-Horn for crosswalks on Fort Howard Road.

• Site plan approval for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road (parcel R2730001)
• IGA with Effingham County to resurface West 9th Street and Blandford Way
• Ordinance O-2025-13 to increase mayor and council salaries
• Resolution #2025-4 to put Sunday alcohol sales and package sales on Nov. 4 referendum
• Contract with Kimly-Horn to install crosswalks on Fort Howard Road

City Council approved a voter referendum for November 4, 2025, regarding distilled spirits package sales and Sunday sales hours. Council also voted to increase monthly salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers. Several development and zoning requests were tabled for further review.

• Approved voter referendum for distilled spirits package sales and Sunday sales hours (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-13 increasing monthly salaries to $950 for Mayor and $750 for Council (Unanimous)
• Approved $58,700 contract with Kimly-Horn for Fort Howard Road crosswalk design (Unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Effingham County to resurface West 9th Street and Blandford Way (Unanimous)
• Approved surpulsing 2002 Ford F150 to Fire Department for training (Unanimous)
• Approved appraisal of portion of East Sixth Street (Unanimous)
• Approved dedication of water and sewer facilities for Gateway Hub (Unanimous)
• Tabled 50-townhome site plan at 624 Blue Jay Road until August 11 (Unanimous)

City Council Workshop

This workshop agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no specific topics or decisions listed. Residents should not expect any substantive discussion or action at this meeting.

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the 2025 Christmas Market at Freedom Park and several municipal development topics. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed 2025 Christmas Market management by Carlson and Co.
• Discussed potential millage rate changes and town hall scheduling
• Discussed Hinely Building designs with GMC
• Discussed Fort Howard design with Ms. Gerow
• Discussed paving of 9th Street in early Fall
• Discussed Sports Complex design for 85 acres
• Discussed relocating Public Works to Ackerman Road
• Discussed timber cutting on land for Habitat for Humanity

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will nominate a Vice Chair for the remainder of 2025. It will review a zoning map amendment request to change a 1.12‑acre parcel at 0 Bunyan Kessler from Office Commercial (OC) to Residential Multi‑Family (R3). The board will also consider a site‑plan application for a 98,250‑square‑foot expansion of the Sewon facility at 1000 Sewon EV Road.

• Nomination and vote to appoint a Vice Chair for the rest of 2025
• Zoning map amendment request for 0 Bunyan Kessler (Parcel ID R2650006) to rezone from OC to R3
• Site‑plan approval request for a 98,250‑sq‑ft expansion of the Sewon facility at 1000 Sewon EV Road (Parcel #: R2840002)
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes for the June 17, 2025 meeting

The board denied two rezoning requests for a parcel at 0 Bunyan Kessler from Office Commercial to Residential Multi-Family (4-1). They approved a site plan for a 98,250 sq ft expansion of Sewon's facility at 1000 Sewon EV Road, including $50 million investment and 100 new hires (unanimous). Justin Doss was appointed Vice Chair for the remainder of 2025.

• Appointed Justin Doss as Vice Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning at 0 Bunyan Kessler from OC to R3 (4-1)
• Denied second rezoning request for same parcel (4-1)
• Approved site plan for 98,250 sq ft Sewon expansion at 1000 Sewon EV Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will vote on a consent agenda with three pay requests totaling over $532,000 for infrastructure projects, and consider site plan approval for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road. New business includes a second reading of an ordinance to increase salaries for the mayor and councilmembers, a resolution to close certain bank accounts, and approval to surplus a 2001 Seagrave pumper truck. The council will also hold an executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Site plan approval for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road (Parcel R2730001), tabled from July 28
• Consent agenda: Pay Request #5 for $70,435.50 for City Club Cart Path Repaving
• Consent agenda: Pay Request #1 for $177,614.66 for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Extension
• Consent agenda: Pay Request #1 for $284,739.65 for Picket Fences Emergency Access Road
• Second reading of Ordinance O-2025-13 to increase mayor and council salaries

The Council approved a site plan for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road. They also authorized bank account consolidations, the surplus of a fire truck, and salary increases for the Mayor and Council.

• Approved site plan for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #5 to close 8 bank accounts and convert the City Club account (Unanimous)
• Approved surplus of a 2001 Seagrave Pumper Truck (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O-2025-13 to increase Mayor and Councilmember salaries (Unanimous)
• Approved Phillips Paving pay request #5 for $70,435.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved Platinum Paving and Concrete Co. pay request #1 for $177,614.66 (Unanimous)
• Approved Pintail Site Preparation pay request #1 for $284,739.65 (Unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025 was canceled because there were no agenda items. Consequently, the board did not consider or vote on any proposals. No decisions were made.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will vote on a request to approve a site plan for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road, a variance for Habitat for Humanity to build on a substandard lot at 0 3rd Street Ext., a zoning map amendment from R2 to R5 at 0 North Lexington Avenue, and a related lot-width variance for the same property. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Site plan approval for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road (Parcel R2730001) by Coleman Company, Inc.
• Variance request by Habitat for Humanity to construct a house on a substandard lot at 0 3rd Street Ext. (Parcel R2060062A00)
• Zoning map amendment from R2 to R5 for property at 0 North Lexington Avenue (Parcel R2280001A02) by owner Kevin MacLeod
• Variance from minimum lot width of 85 ft to 60 ft at 0 North Lexington Avenue (Parcel R2280001A02)
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025 and May 20, 2025 meetings

The board approved a site plan for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road (unanimous). Three other requests were denied: a variance for Habitat for Humanity on a substandard lot (3-3 tie, motion failed), a rezoning from R2 to R5 at 0 North Lexington Avenue (unanimous denial), and a related variance for reduced lot width (unanimous denial).

• Denied variance for Habitat for Humanity to build on substandard lot at 0 3rd Street Ext. (3-3 tie)
• Denied rezoning of 0 North Lexington Avenue from R2 to R5 for five single-family homes (unanimous)
• Denied variance for reduced lot width to 60 feet on same North Lexington property (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold public hearings on a variance for a Habitat for Humanity house at 0 3rd Street Ext. and a rezoning and variance request at 0 North Lexington Avenue. Under new business, the council will vote on a site plan for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road and consider a first reading for the North Lexington rezoning. The consent agenda includes second readings of ordinances updating the Unified Development Ordinance and removing several code chapters.

• Public hearing on variance for Habitat for Humanity to build on substandard lot at 0 3rd Street Ext.
• Public hearing on rezoning and variance at 0 North Lexington Avenue from R2 to R5 density
• Second reading of ordinance repealing Chapters 10, 34, 42, 86, 90 of city code (moved to UDO)
• Second reading of ordinance amending Official Zoning Map and UDO definitions/regulations
• Vote on site plan approval for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road (Parcel R2730001)

The City Council approved second readings to repeal several chapters of the city code and update the zoning map and Unified Development Ordinance. A request for a townhome development was tabled until July 14.

• Approved repeal of Chapter 10 (Animals), Chapter 34 (Environment), Chapter 42 (Floods), Chapter 90 (Growth Management), and Chapter 2 (Vegetation) from the Code of Ordinances
• Approved second reading to amend and restate the Official Zoning Map of Rincon, Georgia
• Approved second reading to amend the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of Rincon, Georgia
• Tabled Site Plan approval for 50 townhomes at 624 Blue Jay Road until July 14
• Variance request for Habitat for Humanity at 0 3rd Street Ext. failed due to Planning and Zoning Board tie vote
• Zoning map amendment and variance request for 0 North Lexington Avenue were withdrawn by applicant
• Approved agenda and June 9, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved consent agenda unanimously

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) affecting definitions, development regulations, and subdivision rules. They will also consider first readings to replace the official zoning map with a new version including overlay districts and to repeal several code chapters into the UDO. Additionally, the council will vote on appointing a new Planning and Zoning Board member and approve contracts for professional services, a park fence, and well repairs.

• Public hearing and first reading on amendments to UDO Chapters 2, 3, and 8 (definitions, development regulations, subdivision regulations)
• First reading of ordinance to replace Official Zoning Map dated July 8, 2024 with a new map including overlay districts
• First reading of ordinance to repeal Chapters 10 (Animals), 34 (Environment), 42 (Floods), 86 (Vegetation), and 90 (Growth Management) and move them into the UDO
• Request to contract with Central Fence Company for $32,580 to install a fence at Giles Park
• Request to contract with Layne Christensen Company for $96,600 for repairs to Well #4

The City Council approved the first reading of amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, voted to appoint a new Planning and Zoning Board member, and authorized contracts for a park fence and water well repairs. The meeting also included the approval of a consent agenda and the repeal of several code chapters.

• Approved first reading of UDO amendments (Definitions, Development Regulations, Subdivision Regulations)
• Appointed Catherine Vachon to the Planning and Zoning Board
• Approved contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates for continuing professional services
• Approved contract with Central Fence Company for Giles Park fence ($32,580)
• Approved contract with Layne Christensen Company for Well #4 repairs ($96,600)
• Approved Assignment of J. PWM Development Agreement to FG Savannah I LP
• Approved repeal of Code of Ordinances Chapters 10, 34, 42, 86, and 90
• Approved repeal of Official Zoning Map (July 8, 2024) to be replaced with new map including Overlay Districts

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning amendments and a property annexation. Additional items include updates to permit fee schedules and requests regarding the City Club golf course.

• Rezoning of 7.06 acres at 0 Highway 21 from R2 to L-1
• Annexation and rezoning of a 4.45-acre and a 67.95-acre property
• Pay Request #4 for $237,288.96 for City Club Cart Path Repaving
• Conditional Use variance for a wireless telecommunication facility at 434 S Columbia Ave
• Amendment of Commercial, Planning, and Residential Permit Fees

The Rincon City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to annex and rezone a 4.45‑acre and a 67.95‑acre property. It also denied a conditional‑use variance for a 150‑foot wireless monopole. Additional actions included adopting new fee schedules, approving a cart‑barn contract, and rescheduling the May 26 meeting.

• Approved annexation and rezoning of 4.45‑acre and 67.95‑acre parcels (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 0 Highway 21 parcel from R2 to L‑1 (unanimous)
• Denied conditional‑use variance for 150‑ft wireless monopole at 434 S Columbia Ave (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to fee schedules adding $3,600 wastewater treatment fee per ERU (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Atlantic Commercial Construction for cart barn ($98,849) (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Phillips Paving Co. $237,288.96 for City Club Cart Path repaving (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of four Shoup voting machines (unanimous)
• Rescheduled May 26 council meeting to May 28 due to Memorial Day (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board met on May 20, 2025, but was unable to conduct any official business because only 3 of 6 members were present — short of a quorum. The board discussed proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) but took no formal actions. Meeting was adjourned after 9 minutes.

City Council

The council will hold three public hearings: a setback variance at 0 Towne Park Loop, a rezoning of 7.06 acres at 0 Highway 21 from residential to light industrial, and a conditional use for a 150-foot cell tower at 434 S Columbia Ave. Under old business, they will vote on the first reading of an ordinance to annex and rezone two parcels totaling 72.4 acres (R2820001 and R2820002), which was tabled from April 14. New business includes adopting new fees, approving a professional services agreement for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade, and paying for inspection of Well #4.

• Public hearing: setback variance for Superior Fence & Rail at 0 Towne Park Loop
• Public hearing: rezoning 7.06 acres at 0 Highway 21 from R2 to L-1 (recommended 7-0 by Planning & Zoning)
• Public hearing: conditional use for a 150-foot monopole cell tower at 434 S Columbia Ave (Wal-Mart property)
• First reading vote on annexation and rezoning of 72.4 acres (tabled from April 14)
• Request to approve professional services agreement with Hussey Gay Bell for Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade

The council unanimously approved the execution of an easement agreement with J&W Landholdings, LLC. It also approved a $955,000 professional services contract with Hussey Gay Bell to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant. Additional unanimous actions included approving payment for a well inspection, adopting a proclamation for Mayor’s Reading Club Day, and moving forward with a rezoning amendment and annexation ordinance.

• Approved execution of easement agreement with J&W Landholdings, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $955,000 professional services agreement with Hussey Gay Bell for wastewater plant upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Layne Christensen Company for Well #4 inspection (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring April 25, 2025 Mayor’s Reading Club Day (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of zoning map amendment changing Highway 21 parcel from R2 to L-1 (unanimous)
• Approved removal from table of annexation ordinance for 45‑acre and 67.95‑acre properties (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including ordinances O‑2025‑6 and O‑2025‑7 (unanimous)
• Approved executive session motions (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will decide on a conditional use variance and a setback variance for a 199-foot monopole wireless telecommunications facility at 777 Old Augusta Road. Other items include approving a $510,582.29 payment for cart path repaving, after-the-fact annexation and rezoning of two parcels totaling 72.4 acres, and a sign variance for Medlog Cold Storage. The council will also consider ordinances to change the effective date of ordinances and to delegate municipal elections to Effingham County. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Vote on conditional use variance for a 199-ft monopole telecom tower at 777 Old Augusta Road (parcel R2840001)
• Approval of Pay Request #3 for $510,582.29 for City Club Cart Path Repaving Project
• After-the-fact annexation of 4.45-acre parcel (R2820002) and 67.95-acre parcel (R2820001)
• After-the-fact rezoning of parcels: R2820001 to R-2 (residential) and R2820002 to B-2 (general commercial)
• Vote on Medlog Cold Storage sign variance to exceed maximum square footage by up to 744 sq ft on north and south facades

The Rincon City Council approved a consent agenda including utility code amendments, a paving contract, and a generator purchase. The council also unanimously approved a temporary story walk in Veterans Park and a conditional use variance for a wireless facility. Two annexation and rezoning items were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Phillips Paving Co. pay request #3 ($510,582.29)
• Approved temporary story walk in Veterans Park (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use variance for wireless facility at 777 Old Augusta Road South (unanimous)
• Approved variance for signage over maximum square footage at 1300 Heritage Way (unanimous)
• Tabled after-the-fact annexation ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled after-the-fact rezoning ordinance (unanimous)
• Removed Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Dan Elliott for cause (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding telecommunications facilities and signage variances. The agenda also includes votes on a new Unified Development Ordinance, residential townhome developments, and various site plan approvals.

• Public hearing for a wireless telecommunication facility at 777 Old Augusta Road South
• Public hearing for signage variance at 1300 Heritage Way
• Second reading of an ordinance to replace several city codes with a Unified Development Ordinance
• Site plan approval for a 79-unit residential community at 1350 N. Columbia Avenue
• Zoning map amendment for 0 Magnolia Drive from R2 to B-2

The Rincon City Council approved a budget amendment to fund a five-year, $875,997 contract for Axon body and dash cameras. The council also approved a new utility ordinance requiring 60 days' notice before disconnection fees and approved several site plans and zoning changes.

• Approved budget amendment 2025-01 for police camera equipment (unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of utility ordinance for disconnection notice (unanimous)
• Approved Manna House parking lot expansion site plan (unanimous)
• Approved 79-unit townhome development site plan (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Magnolia Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Picket Fences subdivision emergency access bid (unanimous)
• Approved Freedom Rings Celebration fireworks contract (unanimous)
• Denied deed of dedication for Windsong Phase 2 (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a final vote on annexing and rezoning two parcels on Highway 21 South (totaling 8.4 acres) from agricultural to multifamily residential (R-3). They will also hold a first reading on rezoning a 1.18-acre parcel on Magnolia Drive from R-2 to B-2 (general commercial). Consent agenda items include a $29,087 fence installation at Freedom Park and a $19,770 final payment for Macomber Park repaving. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Second reading vote to annex 1-acre parcel (5864 Highway 21 South) and 7.4-acre parcel (5868 Highway 21 South) – JACO Acquisitions LLC
• Second reading vote to rezone those same parcels from AR-2 to R-3 (Residential Multi-family)
• First reading to rezone 0 Magnolia Drive from R-2 to B-2 (General Commercial) – BKB Properties LLC
• Request to approve $29,087.00 to Central Fence Co. Inc. for a chain link fence at Freedom Park
• Request to approve final payment of $19,770.00 to Pinholster Construction LLC for Macomber Park repaving

Council approved a zoning map amendment for a 1.18-acre parcel at 0 Magnolia Drive from residential to general commercial. The council also approved the annexation and rezoning of two parcels on Highway 21 South to multi-family residential and authorized two park-related payments.

• Approved rezoning of 1.18-acre parcel at 0 Magnolia Drive from R2 to B-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1-acre and 7.4-acre parcels at 5864 and 5868 Highway 21 South (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5864 and 5868 Highway 21 South parcels from AR-2 to R-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved $29,087.00 payment to Central Fence Co. Inc. for Freedom Park fencing (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,770.00 final payment to Pinholster Construction LLC for Macomber Park repaving (Unanimous)
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (4 yes, 1 abstention)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board approved a zoning amendment for a warehouse site and granted a conditional use variance for a wireless facility. A setback variance for fencing at Towne Park Loop was also approved.

• Approved setback variance for fencing at 0 Towne Park Loop (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 7.06 acres at 0 Highway 21 from R2 to L-1 for a 348,000-square-foot warehouse (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use variance for a 150-foot wireless telecommunication facility at 434 S Columbia Ave (Unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a 79-unit townhome community and a parking lot expansion for Manna House Ministries. The board denied two requests for a wireless telecommunication tower at 777 Old Augusta Road South and approved a signage variance for Medlog Cold Storage Savannah, LLC.

• Approved site plan to enlarge parking lot at 1210 Patriot Drive (Unanimous)
• Denied conditional use variance for 199’ wireless tower at 777 Old Augusta Road South (4-1)
• Denied setback variance for wireless tower at 777 Old Augusta Road South (Unanimous)
• Approved signage square footage variance at 1300 Heritage Way (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 79 townhomes at 1350 N. Columbia Avenue (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold public hearings and first‑reading votes on annexing a 1‑acre parcel at 5864 Highway 21 South and a 7.4‑acre parcel at 5868 Highway 21 South, and on rezoning those parcels from AR‑2 (Agricultural Residential) to R‑3 (Residential Multi‑family). The council will also consider a zoning map amendment for a 1.18‑acre parcel at 0 Magnolia Drive, changing its designation from R2 to B‑2 (General Commercial). Additionally, the consent agenda includes approval of two Phillips Paving payment requests totaling $866,223.14 for the City Club Cart Path Repaving Project.

• Public hearing and first‑reading vote on annexation of parcels at 5864 and 5868 Highway 21 South (JACO Acquisitions LLC)
• Public hearing and first‑reading vote on rezoning those parcels from AR‑2 to R‑3
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 0 Magnolia Drive (1.18 acres) from R2 to B‑2
• Consent agenda: approve Phillips Paving Pay Request #1 for $364,701.65 for City Club Cart Path Repaving
• Consent agenda: approve Phillips Paving Pay Request #2 for $501,521.49 for City Club Cart Path Repaving

The council unanimously approved first readings of petitions to annex and rezone two parcels on Highway 21 South for multi-family development. It also approved a revised first reading of the Unified Development Ordinance, which will replace several existing codes and the zoning map. The deed of dedication for Windsong Phase 2 was tabled until March 24. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of annexation for 5864 and 5868 Highway 21 South (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning from AR-2 to R-3 for same parcels (unanimous)
• Approved revised first reading of Unified Development Ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed Phyllis Graham and Andrew Barry to Planning and Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution #2025-1 to amend the Community Improvement District Act (unanimous)
• Approved resolution #2025-2 to open commercial credit card with Ameris Bank (unanimous)
• Approved resolution #2025-3 to update Truist account signature cards (unanimous)
• Tabled deed of dedication for Windsong Phase 2 until March 24 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading to repeal and replace several chapters of the city code with a new Unified Development Ordinance, including a new Official Zoning Map. The council also will vote on a second reading to rezone Parcel R2010024 to General Commercial, and consider multiple contract awards and surplus property.

• Public hearing and first reading on ordinance adopting Unified Development Ordinance, replacing Chapters 10, 34, 42, 90 and the Official Zoning Map
• Second reading vote to rezone Parcel R2010024 to General Commercial (B-2)
• Approval of pay request #2 for $213,682 to PINCO for Macomber Park Paving Project
• Award of Lost Plantation Sidewalk Extension Project bid to Platinum Paving and Concrete
• Approval to contract with Modern Midways for the 2025 Rincon Spring Fair

The City Council unanimously adopted a new Unified Development Ordinance and Official Zoning Map, replacing previous chapters. They also approved paving projects, emergency water well repairs, and a contract for the Spring Fair.

• Adopted new Unified Development Ordinance and Official Zoning Map (unanimous)
• Approved pay request #2 for Macomber Park Paving Project ($213,682) (unanimous)
• Awarded Lost Plantation Sidewalk Extension Project to Platinum Paving ($319,576.42) (4-1)
• Denied rezoning request for Parcel #R2010024 to General Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 2007 Kenworth Rescue Truck (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Layne Christensen Company for Well 3 emergency repairs ($52,257) (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Modern Midways for 2025 Rincon Spring Fair (unanimous)
• Cancelled February 10, 2025 regular Council Meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance to rezone Parcel #R2010024 to General Commercial (B-2). Council will also vote on several development agreements, a special events permit fee waiver, final site approval for a commercial property, accepting a warranty deed and letter of credit, a budget amendment, appointments, and election qualifying fees.

• Public hearing and first reading on rezoning Parcel #R2010024 to General Commercial (B-2)
• Request for special events permit fee waiver for Effingham Health System Foundation's 2025 Gears & Grub event at Freedom Park
• Final site approval for Dr. Slavko Kukucka's property at 610 Towne Park Loop (Parcel #R2640011)
• Three development agreements: with J. PWM Investments LLC (approx. 35 acres), Stotan Industrial LLC (approx. 94.4 acres), and Galeph Investments LLC (approx. 67.6 acres)
• Budget Amendment BA 2024-02 moving personnel funds from General Fund to ARPA Fund

The Rincon City Council approved a first reading to rezone a property to General Commercial (B-2) with a 3-2 vote. The council also approved multiple development agreements, a budget amendment for ARPA funds, and various site approvals. The meeting concluded with an executive session and subsequent actions.

• First reading on rezoning to General Commercial (B-2) approved (3-2)
• Special Events Permit with fee waiver approved for Freedom Park
• Final Site Approval granted for 610 Towne Park Loop medical building
• Warranty Deed for Towne Park Court accepted
• Letter of Credit for maintenance work accepted
• Budget Amendment BA 2024-02 approved to move personnel funds to ARPA
• Qualifying fees for 2025 Municipal Election set ($126 Mayor, $90 Council)
• Three development agreements approved for JPWM Investments, Stotan Industrial, and Galeph Investments

Planning and Zoning Board

The agenda outlines items for discussion, not final decisions. The board will review a petition to annex two parcels on Highway 21 South and rezone them from agricultural residential to multi-family residential. A second petition requests a zoning amendment for a property on Magnolia Drive to shift from single-family residential to general commercial. The board will also nominate and vote on its 2025 leadership.

• Petition to annex parcels at 5868 and 5864 Highway 21 South and rezone from AR-2 to R-3
• Zoning map amendment for 0 Magnolia Drive to rezone from R2 to B-2
• Nomination and vote for the 2025 Planning and Zoning Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board approved the annexation and rezoning of two parcels on Highway 21 South from AR-2 to R-3. A request to rezone 0 Magnolia Drive from R2 to B-2 was also approved with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved Dan Elliott as Chair and Trisha Boyett as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 5868 and 5864 Highway 21 South to R-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Magnolia Drive from R2 to B-2 (4-1)

City Council

At its December 9, 2024 meeting, the Rincon City Council will hold a second reading of the proposed FY2025 budget and vote on several items. Key actions include a vote to increase the garbage rate to $22.00 per month effective January 1, 2025, approval of a new 8,000 sq ft commercial building at 606 Towne Park Loop, and a consent agenda with workers compensation insurance ($194,345) and Macomber Park paving ($166,505).

• Second reading of FY2025 City of Rincon Budget
• Vote on final site plan for 8,000 sf commercial office building at 606 Towne Park Loop
• Garbage rate increase from $16.83 to $22.00 effective Jan 1, 2025
• Approval of workers compensation insurance with GMA for $194,345
• Approval of Pay Request #1 for Macomber Park Paving Improvement for $166,505

City Council approved a base garbage rate increase to $22.00 and the second reading of the FY 2025 budget. The council also authorized the acceptance of a 72.204-acre land donation pending a satisfactory environmental study.

• Approved increase in garbage base rate from $16.83 to $22.00 effective Jan 1, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of proposed FY 2025 City of Rincon Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved $194,345.00 Workers Compensation Insurance premium with GMA (Unanimous)
• Approved $166,505.00 pay request for Macomber Park Paving Improvement (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 8,000 sf commercial office building at 606 Towne Park Loop (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Georgia First Responders PTSD Program membership (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting City of Milton, Georgia regarding a $35 million verdict (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional resolution to accept donation of approximately 72.204 acres (Unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The City of Rincon's regular Planning and Zoning Board meeting set for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Council Chambers, 107 West 17th Street, 6:30 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning map amendment for 0 N. Columbia Ave from OC to B-2, site plan approval for a 15,000 sq ft medical facility at 610 Towne Park Loop, and a review of the new Unified Development Ordinance and associated maps.

• Zoning map amendment for 0 N. Columbia Ave (4.40 acres) from OC to B-2, filed by James Dees/Who Dat Properties LLC
• Site plan approval for a 15,000 sq ft medical facility at 610 Towne Park Loop, filed by Cody Rogers/EMC Engineering on behalf of Dr. Slavko Kukucka
• Review of the new Unified Development Ordinance, Zoning Map, and Overlay Districts Map

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a zoning map amendment changing the parcel at 0 N. Columbia Ave from Office Commercial (OC) to B‑2 General Commercial. The board also unanimously approved a site‑plan for a 15,000‑sq‑ft medical facility at 610 Towne Park Loop. In addition, the board approved moving the new Unified Development Ordinance and updated zoning map forward to the city council for public hearings.

• Approved zoning map amendment for 0 N. Columbia Ave from OC to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan for 15,000 sq ft medical facility at 610 Towne Park Loop (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to forward Unified Development Ordinance and updated zoning map to council (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)