Jackson County public meetings in 2025
46 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Jackson County Planning Commission will discuss a series of land‑use requests at its December 18 meeting. Items include several rezoning applications for commercial, agricultural, and residential development, as well as a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code for self‑service storage facilities. A public hearing will follow, and the Board of Commissioners will review the commission’s recommendations on February 16, 2026.
- RZ-25-0283: Rezone 15 acres at Highway 124/332/Old Skelton Road, Hoschton from R‑1 to HRC for a retail center with a grocery store
- RZ-25-0274: Rezone 7.895 acres at 831 US Highway 441, Commerce from CRC to HRC for a multi‑tenant commercial center
- RZ-25-0287: Rezone 7.39 acres at 1846 Savage Road, Bogart from A‑2 to AR for subdivision into two tracts
- MA-25-0176: Change Future Land Use Map for 8.593 acres at 8180 Jefferson Road, Athens from Public/Institutional to Commercial
- UDC Text Amendment: Amend Article 2 to require a special use permit for self‑service storage facilities in commercial districts
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a construction bid for EMS Station 2 and the Headquarters Building. The meeting includes several zoning requests in Hoschton, Commerce, Jefferson, and Talmo, as well as approvals for public safety and health service contracts.
- Award construction bid for Project 240006 - EMS Station 2 & Headquarters Building
- Increase funding by $93,000 for Axis Infrastructure (Village of Hope project)
- MOU with Georgia DOT for bridge replacement on Wayne Poultry Road
- Establish street light special tax district for The Falls of Stockton Farms, Unit 7, Phase 2
- Eight zoning and land use requests, including a request to rezone 99.44 acres on Old State Road
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the November 17 meeting and nominate individuals to several county boards and authorities. They will consider a proclamation designating December as Family Stability Awareness Month. In a work session, the board will act on a $93,000 increase to the Village of Hope architecture and engineering agreement, renew a contract with CSRA for a pre‑trial diversion program, and approve an MOU with Georgia DOT for a bridge replacement on Wayne Poultry Road. Additional items include a drug‑court services agreement, a retirement‑plan amendment, and acceptance of a new portion of Bill Wright Road.
- Increase professional service agreement for Village of Hope project by $93,000
- Renew contract with CSRA for State Court Solicitor's Office Pre‑Trial Diversion Program
- Approve MOU with Georgia DOT for bridge replacement on Wayne Poultry Road
- Approve professional services agreement with Advantage Behavioral Health Systems for the Jackson County Drug Court
- Adopt amendment to the 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan for senior‑management employees
The board unanimously approved a proclamation designating December as Family Stability Awareness Month. It also unanimously appointed new members to several county authorities and boards, including Shannon Swierczek to the Airport Authority, Wade Johnson to the Industrial Development Authority, Gina Roy to the Water & Sewerage Authority, and Daryl Reed to the Keep Jackson County Beautiful Board. The board approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting.
- Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
- Approved proclamation designating December as Family Stability Awareness Month (6‑0)
- Appointed Shannon Swierczek to the Jackson County Airport Authority (6‑0)
- Appointed Wade Johnson to the Jackson County Industrial Development Authority (6‑0)
- Appointed Gina Roy to the Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority (6‑0)
- Appointed Daryl Reed to the Keep Jackson County Beautiful Board (6‑0)
Planning Commission
The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several land‑use requests. Items include two future‑land‑use map changes, two special‑use applications, and multiple rezoning proposals. The commission will decide whether to approve each request before forwarding recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
- MA-25-0171: Request to keep the Character Area Map as "Suburban" and change the Future Land Use Map from "Agricultural/Forestry" to "Residential" for 21.15 acres at 106 Boone Road, Hoschton.
- MA-25-0174: Request to keep the Character Area Map as "Urban" and change the Future Land Use Map from "Residential" to "Commercial" for 15 acres at Highway 124/Highway 332/Old Skelton Road, Hoschton.
- SU-25-0092: Special‑use request to operate a landscaping company in the A‑2 (Agricultural Rural Farm) district on 2.1 acres at 1557 Maddox Road, Hoschton.
- RZ-25-0286: Rezoning request from A‑2 to R‑1 (Low‑Density Single‑Family Residential) for 6.44 acres at 6892 Jackson Trail Road, Hoschton.
- RZ-25-0288: Rezoning request from PCFD (Planned Commercial Farm District) to A‑2 (Agricultural Rural Farm) for 99.44 acres at 3380 Old State Road, Talmo.
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board will vote on ending a one‑year moratorium that blocks new convenience stores, gas stations and vape/head shops in unincorporated areas. It will also consider several zoning and land‑use amendments, including rezoning requests and updates to the Unified Development Code. Additional items include contract approvals for pest control, engineering services, and senior‑center transit, plus a traffic‑signal request at US 441/SR 15.
- Cancel one‑year moratorium on convenience stores, gas stations, and vape/head shops
- Approve contract for Facilities Maintenance Pest Control Professional Service (3‑year)
- Approve Architecture & Engineering contract for Village of Hope project
- Request for new traffic signal at US 441 / SR 15 @ Steve Reynolds Industrial Parkway
- Multiple rezoning requests (e.g., Ethridge Road to Agricultural Residential, Highway 124 to Community Retail Commercial)
The Jackson County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, the County Manager employment agreement, a waiver of a 12‑month map amendment waiting period, and a 10‑foot right‑of‑way dedication on Ethridge Road. It also approved a new traffic signal at US 441/SR 15, rezoned a 5.2‑acre parcel to Agricultural Residential, accepted the withdrawal of a retail rezoning request, and rezoned a 12‑acre parcel to Residential Multi‑Family with ten conditions.
- Approved Consent Agenda (includes ITB 250097 pest control, Village of Hope architecture, IGA agreements, NEGRC transit contracts) (6‑0)
- Approved County Manager Employment Agreement with Gina Roy (6‑0)
- Waived 12‑month waiting period for Map/Parcel 118009 (6‑0)
- Dedicated 10' right‑of‑way along Ethridge Road (6‑0)
- Approved traffic signal at US 441/SR 15 @ Steve Reynolds Industrial Pkwy (6‑0)
- Approved rezoning RZ‑25‑0276 to Agricultural Residential with one condition (6‑0)
- Accepted withdrawal of rezoning RZ‑25‑0267 (6‑0)
- Approved rezoning RZ‑25‑0279 to Residential Multi‑Family with ten conditions (6‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests for a property in Hull. The requests concern the size of accessory structures on a 2.13-acre residential lot.
- VA-25-0336: Request for a metal accessory structure over 500 square feet at 837 Wardlaw Road
- VA-25-0337: Request for an accessory structure over 1,000 square feet at 837 Wardlaw Road
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on a lot size reduction for a property on Creek Nation Road and a proclamation for National Adoption Month. A subsequent work session will discuss a County Manager employment agreement, pest control and engineering contracts, and intergovernmental agreements with Barrow County.
- CC-25-0014: Request to reduce minimum lot size from 1 acre to 0.75 acres at 2408 Creek Nation Road
- Employment Agreement for County Manager Gina Roy
- ITB 250097: Three-year contract for Facilities Maintenance Pest Control Professional Service
- Project 250074: Architecture & Engineering contract for Village of Hope awarded to Axis Infrastructure, LLC
- SFY26 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC) Transit Contract
The Board approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted a proclamation designating November as National Adoption Month, both unanimously. It denied the zoning request CC‑25‑0014 to reduce the minimum lot size, instead keeping the lot size at one acre and adding several development conditions. All three actions passed with a 6‑0 vote.
- Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Approved proclamation designating November as National Adoption Month (6-0)
- Denied CC-25-0014 lot‑size amendment and added conditions (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Jackson County Planning Commission will consider a series of rezoning requests, including an 88‑unit townhouse development and retail flex space projects. It will also vote on multiple Unified Development Code amendments, notably a change requiring special‑use approval for convenience stores and gasoline service stations. Additional amendments address non‑refundable building permit fees, tattoo studio permits, and other zoning definitions. The Commission’s recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for a public hearing on November 17, 2025.
- RZ-25-0279: Rezone 12.07 acres at 330 Highway 82, Jefferson from A‑2 to R‑3 for an 88‑unit townhouse development.
- RZ-25-0267: Rezone 4.66 acres at 2932 Highway 124, Jefferson from A‑2 to CRC for four retail flex spaces and conversion of an existing residence.
- UDC Text Amendment: Require special‑use approval for convenience stores and gasoline service stations within certain zoning districts.
- UDC Text Amendment: Make building permit fees non‑refundable per Article 20, Section 2031.
- UDC Text Amendment: Require special‑use permits for tattoo studios in CRC and HRC zoning districts.
Board of Commissioners
The commissioners will vote to adopt the Jackson County 2055 Comprehensive Plan and sign the resolution updating the County Capital Improvements Element. They will also approve multiple contract awards, including IT services, historic courthouse renovations, and a pedestrian bridge replacement. Finally, the board will consider several rezoning requests and other new business items.
- Award bid for Microsoft 365 Implementation Professional Service Agreement to Kopesky Enterprises (dba Surelock Technology)
- Award bid for renovations and accepted alternates for Historic Courthouse to Prime Contractors
- Award bid for removal and replacement of Hurricane Shoals Park Pedestrian Bridge to Lagniappe Development Company, Inc.
- Adoption of the Jackson County 2055 Comprehensive Plan
- Rezoning request RZ-25-0273 to change B Whitfield Road, Jefferson from A-2 to R-1
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the 2055 Comprehensive Plan and awarding several service contracts. Individual contracts approved were for Microsoft 365 implementation, Historic Courthouse renovations, and a pedestrian bridge replacement. The board also approved a solid‑waste debris‑grinding contract, a turf‑treatment contract, an aging‑services contract, and rezoned a 3‑acre parcel from agricultural to residential use.
- Approved consent agenda (5‑0), adopting Jackson County 2055 Comprehensive Plan
- Approved award of Microsoft 365 Implementation contract to Kopesky Enterprises (5‑0)
- Approved award of Historic Courthouse renovation contract to Prime Contractors (5‑0)
- Approved award of Hurricane Shoals Park pedestrian bridge replacement to Lagniappe Development (5‑0)
- Approved solid‑waste transfer station debris‑grinding contract to Sommertyme Realty ($72,000) (5‑0)
- Approved 3‑year turf‑treatment contract to TruGreen Chemical Services (~$53,000 annually) (5‑0)
- Approved SFY 2026 aging services contract with Northeast Georgia Regional Commission ($432,789.37) (5‑0)
- Approved rezoning RZ‑25‑0273 from A‑2 to R‑1 for 3 acres on B Whitefield Road (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including proclamations for National 4‑H Week and David Prince Day, and a repair project for the courthouse atrium skylight. The meeting includes award bids for Microsoft 365 services, historic courthouse renovations, and a pedestrian bridge replacement. The board will also consider a roundabout support indication for SR15 @ CR428/Apple Valley Road and adopt the updated Capital Improvement Element and the 2055 Comprehensive Plan.
- Award bid for Microsoft 365 Implementation Professional Service Agreement to Kopesky Enterprises, Inc.
- Award bid for renovations and accepted alternates for Historic Courthouse to Prime Contractors.
- Award bid for removal and replacement of Hurricane Shoals Park Pedestrian Bridge to Lagniappe Development Company, Inc.
- Indication of Roundabout Support for SR15 @ CR428/Apple Valley Road.
- Adoption of Jackson County 2055 Comprehensive Plan.
The commissioners unanimously approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. They also adopted proclamations designating October 5‑11 as National 4‑H Week and October 25 as David Prince Day. Finally, the board approved a $38,416.79 contract to repair the courthouse atrium and skylight.
- Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (vote 5‑0)
- Approved proclamation of National 4‑H Week (vote 5‑0)
- Approved proclamation of David Prince Day (vote 5‑0)
- Approved Courthouse atrium and skylight repair contract $38,416.79 (vote 5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings regarding three variance requests. Two requests concern a proposed cold storage facility and warehouse on Hog Mountain Road, while one concerns an accessory structure in Hoschton.
- VA-25-0327: Request to increase building height from 50 feet to 120 feet at Hog Mountain Road, Jefferson
- VA-25-0328: Request to reduce the 120-foot zoning buffer by up to 50 feet at Hog Mountain Road, Jefferson
- VA-25-0332: Request for an accessory structure over 1,000 square feet at 1195 Pinnacle Drive, Hoschton
Planning Commission
The Jackson County Planning Commission will discuss six rezoning applications for parcels in Jefferson and Commerce, a change of condition affecting a 34.475‑acre lot, and an amendment to the Unified Development Code for data centers. Decisions will be made at this meeting and the recommendations will be presented to the Board of Commissioners at a public hearing on October 20, 2025. No other agenda items require a vote.
- RZ-25-0273: Rezone 3 acres on B Whitfield Road, Jefferson from A‑2 to R‑1 for subdivision.
- RZ-25-0272: Rezone 3.42 acres on 2832 Commerce Road, Jefferson from CRC to HRC for dumpster rental and septic business.
- RZ-25-0269: Rezone 1.84 acres on 310 B Wilson Road, Commerce from NRC to CRC for church expansion.
- CC-25-0014: Change of condition on 34.475 acres at 2408 Creek Nation Road, Jefferson, reducing minimum lot size from 1 acre to 0.75 acres.
- UDC Text Amendment: Amend Article 3, Division I, Section 3‑045 of the Unified Development Code to establish use standards for data centers.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and 2025 millage rates. The meeting includes several zoning requests and the approval of various state grants and intergovernmental agreements.
- Public hearing for FY2026 budget and 2025 County Millage Rates
- Request to rezone 43.6 acres on Hog Mountain Road to Light Industrial for a cold storage facility and warehouse
- Proposal to use opioid settlement funds for Advantage Behavioral Health Systems' treatment program
- Authorization to create a streetlight special tax district for Reserve at Gum Springs subdivision
- Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Jefferson for a sewer line extension to the airport
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved the FY2026 budget and the 2025 county millage rates, adopting several grant-funded projects and infrastructure improvements. They also authorized two rezoning requests for residential development. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved FY2026 budget and 2025 millage rates (6-0)
- Approved SFY27 Section 5311 transit grant (6-0)
- Created Streetlight Special Tax District for Reserve at Gum Springs (6-0)
- Authorized sale of surplus sheriff's office and seized vehicle assets (6-0)
- Accepted Land and Water Conservation Fund grant terms (6-0)
- Allocated $150,000 opioid settlement funds to Advantage Behavioral Health (6-0)
- Approved Airport Ramp Rehabilitation grant (6-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for sewer line extension to airport (6-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to request approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and 2025 County Millage Rates. The meeting includes the adoption of required state certification forms and a Tax Levy Resolution.
- Public hearing for FY2026 budget adoption
- Adoption of 2025 County Millage Rates
- PT32.1 and PT-35 County Millage Rate Certification forms
- Tax Levy Resolution
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2026 budget, totaling $149 million, and set the 2025 millage rates at 5.371 % for unincorporated areas and 6.748 % for incorporated areas. No public comments were received during the hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 a.m.
- Adopted FY2026 budget of $149 million
- Set 2025 millage rate at 5.371 % for unincorporated areas
- Set 2025 millage rate at 6.748 % for incorporated areas
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will meet to review a request for a variance regarding building setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting.
- VA-25-0323: Request to reduce left-side building setback from 30 feet to 10 feet for an accessory structure at 55 Diamond Ridge, Nicholson (2.49 acres)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and map amendments. These include requests to subdivide agricultural land into residential tracts and a proposal for a light industrial warehouse. The Board of Commissioners will address these recommendations on September 15, 2025.
- RZ-25-0266: Request to rezone 43.6 acres on Hog Mountain Road to Light Industrial for a cold storage facility and warehouse
- RZ-25-0264: Request to rezone 2.088 acres at 808 Hope Haven Road to R-1 for 2 tracts
- RZ-25-0263: Request to rezone 3.41 acres at 880 Old Airport Road to AR for 2 tracts
- RZ-25-0265: Request to rezone 7.16 acres at 1898 Highway 334 to AR for 2 tracts
- MA-25-0165, 0166, 0167: Three requests by Dwight Cooper to change land use maps to Residential for parcels totaling 164.98 acres
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including approving the minutes from August 4 and August 6, appointing members to the Board of Health and Board of Adjustment, and adopting a new Human Resources Policy Manual. New business items include a proclamation for National Recovery Month, a School Resource Officer contract, awarding the construction bid for the Historic Braselton Gym project, creating streetlight special tax districts for Allen Manor and Jackson Farms, and a one‑year moratorium on new convenience‑store‑type permits. The board will also review zoning requests for multiple parcels and adopt the updated transportation plan by resolution.
- Award construction bid for renovations and addition to the Historic Braselton Gym
- Create a Streetlight Special Tax District for Allen Manor Subdivision
- Create a Streetlight Special Tax District for Jackson Farms Subdivision
- Adopt the Jackson County Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual (Revised 2025)
- Consider a one‑year moratorium on new convenience stores, gas stations, car washes, and vape/head shops
The commissioners approved multiple appointments, adopted several policy and planning items, and awarded a $4,062,394 construction bid for the Historic Braselton Gym project. All actions were approved unanimously except the Board of Health appointment, which passed with one abstention.
- Approved appointment of Commissioner Marty Seagraves to the Jackson County Board of Health (5-0-1)
- Approved appointment of Clay Hardy to the Jackson County Board of Adjustment (6-0)
- Awarded $4,062,394 bid to Pencor Construction for Historic Braselton Gym renovations (6-0)
- Created Allen Manor Streetlight Special Tax District (6-0)
- Created Jackson Farms Streetlight Special Tax District (6-0)
- Approved one‑year moratorium on new convenience stores, gas stations, car washes, and vape/head shops (6-0)
- Approved School Resource Officer contract ($64,375 per deputy, up to 15 deputies) (6-0)
- Approved transmittal request for the 2055 Comprehensive Plan to state and regional agencies (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a planning session to review the proposed FY2026 budget and proposed changes to the Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes updates on emergency preparedness and the Sheriff's Office and Jail.
- Review of proposed FY2026 Budget
- Proposed changes to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
- Revisions to Government Human Resources Policies and Procedures
- Departmental update on the Sheriff's Office and Jail
- Update on county emergency preparedness
The Board announced County Manager Kevin Poe's retirement. Staff presented revisions to the Human Resources policies, an emergency‑preparedness update, a Sheriff's Office update, and proposed changes to the Unified Development Code. The FY2026 budget was reviewed and public hearing dates were set. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board will approve the July 21 minutes and hear citizen comments. New business includes authorizing a special tax district for streetlights at the Ashton Ridge multi‑family development, proclaiming August 11 as Jackson County 811 Day, and amending the contract with Reeves Young for a transit bus barn/shelter. In the work session, the board will discuss awarding a renovation bid for the Historic Braselton Gym and upgrades to the E911 recording system and dispatcher training console.
- Create a streetlight special tax district for the Ashton Ridge multi‑family residential development
- Amend contract with Reeves Young for the 5311‑FY2023 TTFP transit bus barn/shelter project
- Award bid for renovations and addition to the Historic Braselton Gym
- Approve upgrade to the E911 recording system
- Approve addition of an E911 dispatcher training console
The commissioners unanimously approved the creation of a special tax district to fund streetlights for the Ashton Ridge multi‑family project. They also approved a proclamation designating August 11, 2025 as Jackson County 811 Day, an amendment to the Reeves Young contract for $124,143 to add transit bus shelters, and a letter requesting a procedural change for CUVA renewal notices. No formal actions were taken on items discussed in the work session.
- Approved streetlight special tax district for Ashton Ridge (5-0)
- Approved proclamation of Jackson County 811 Day (5-0)
- Approved amendment to Reeves Young contract $124,143 for transit shelters (5-0)
- Approved letter to Board of Assessors for CUVA notice change (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several applications. Applicants seek special use permits for outdoor storage, display, or a landscaping business at various sites, and one applicant requests a rezoning from agricultural to residential. One request also asks to change the character area and future land‑use designations from agricultural to suburban and commercial.
- SU-25-0087 – Ron Coffey, 11425 Lewis Braselton Boulevard, Braselton; 13.106 acres – special use for outdoor storage/display in overlay district
- MA-25-0164 – Thomas Benton, 771 Wheeler Road, Commerce; 4 acres – change Character Area from Agricultural to Suburban and Future Land Use from Agricultural/Forestry to Commercial
- RZ-25-0262 – Alexander Purcell, Hoods Mill Road / Waterworks Road, Commerce; 5.715 acres – rezoning from A-2 Agricultural Rural Farm to R-1 Residential Low-Density Single-Family
- SU-25-0089 – James Bouchard, 4689 Maysville Road, Commerce; 3.79 acres – special use for outdoor storage/display in overlay district
- SU-25-0090 – James Brooks, 7467 Highway 82 Spur, Maysville; 20.4 acres – special use to operate a landscaping company in A-2 Agricultural Rural Farm district
Board of Commissioners
The commissioners will consider a resolution to hold a special election on imposing a one‑percent Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST). They will also discuss adopting new environmental health fees, creating a streetlight special tax district for Fields of Walnut Creek Pod A, and updating the Triple Surface Improvement List. Several contract awards and rezoning requests are on the consent agenda and zoning business items.
- Resolution to call a special election for a 1% TSPLOST
- Adopt resolution to reduce ad valorem millage rate if TSPLOST passes
- Award FY 2025 asphalt paving contract
- Award bid for HVAC system at Gordon Street Gym
- Award bid for roundabout at Ridgeway Church Road, SK Boulevard, and Steve Reynolds Industrial Parkway
The commissioners approved an increase to the Environmental Health Fees and created a special tax district for streetlights in the Fields of Walnut Creek subdivision. They revised the 2024/2025 Triple Surface Improvement List, adding Howington Road and Mauldin Road while removing Tolberts Trail and Fairview Road. The board also approved the Sheriff’s Office budget adjustment and a set of capital projects funded with SPLOST dollars. Two zoning applications were tabled and one was denied without prejudice.
- Approved increase in Environmental Health Fees (6‑0)
- Approved creation of Streetlight Special Tax District for Fields of Walnut Creek Pod A (6‑0)
- Approved revision of Triple Surface Improvement List: add Howington Rd & Mauldin Rd, remove Tolberts Trail & Fairview Rd (6‑0)
- Approved Sheriff’s Office budget adjustment request (Item G) (6‑0)
- Approved Sheriff’s Department capital projects using SPLOST funds (protective barriers, ballistic film, shooting range upgrades, courthouse entry renovations, modular training building) (6‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (including multiple contracts) (6‑0)
- Tabled rezoning request RZ‑25‑0258 to next meeting (6‑0)
- Denied withdrawal request for MA‑25‑0161 (6‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Adjustments
The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on three applications. One request seeks to increase parking capacity to 35 spaces for a car wash at 5784 Highway 124 in Hoschton. Two other requests seek to reduce left‑side building setbacks for accessory structures at 643 Nichols Road in Pendergrass and 574 Watkins Trail in Nicholson.
- VA-25-0315: Increase parking/stacking spaces to 35 total for a car wash at 5784 Highway 124, Hoschton (7.509 acres)
- VA-25-0321: Reduce left‑side building setback from 40 ft to 26 ft for an accessory structure at 643 Nichols Road, Pendergrass (2 acres)
- VA-25-0320: Reduce left‑side building setback from 40 ft to 10 ft (measured from easement) for an accessory structure at 574 Watkins Trail, Nicholson (8.43 acres)
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will discuss several new business items, including a resolution to call a special election on a one‑percent Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST). They will also review an intergovernmental agreement with the county’s nine municipalities related to the same tax. Additional items include grant approvals, a property sale, and various contract awards.
- Approve FY2026 CJCC State Grants for the Jackson County Drug Court and Piedmont Circuit Veterans Court
- Authorize sale of a remnant parcel of property on Storey Porter Road
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with all nine Jackson County municipalities for TSPLOST
- Adopt resolution calling for a special election on a one‑percent Transportation SLOST
- Award FY 2025 asphalt paving contract for resurfacing projects
The commissioners unanimously approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). They also unanimously approved a FY2026 CJCC state grant to fund the Jackson County Drug Court and Piedmont Circuit Veterans Treatment Court (6‑0). Finally, the board unanimously authorized the sale of a remnant parcel on Storey Porter Road (6‑0).
- Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (vote 6‑0)
- Approved FY2026 CJCC state grant for drug and veterans courts (vote 6‑0)
- Approved sale of Storey Porter Road remnant property (vote 6‑0)
Planning Commission
The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several land‑use requests. Items include a rezoning of 19.36 acres at 4191 Maysville Road from Agricultural Rural Farm District to Highway Retail Commercial District, and multiple requests to change character area and future land‑use designations for parcels in Braselton, Hoschton, and Jefferson. The commission will also review special‑use applications for outdoor storage and vehicle repair on the same 19.36‑acre parcel.
- MA-25-0160: Change Character Area Map from Agricultural to Suburban and Future Land Use Map from Agricultural/Forestry to Residential for 21.28 acres at 710 Curk Roberts Road, Braselton.
- MA-25-0161: Keep Character Area Map Suburban and change Future Land Use Map from Residential to Commercial for 5.98 acres at 6491 Jackson Trail Road, Hoschton.
- MA-25-0162: Keep Character Area Map Suburban and change Future Land Use Map from Residential to Commercial for 2.08 acres at 12 Elias Hayes Trail, Jefferson.
- MA-25-0163: Keep Character Area Map Suburban and change Future Land Use Map from Residential to Commercial for 1.56 acres at 1510 Tapp Wood Road, Hoschton.
- RZ-25-0259: Rezone 19.36 acres at 4191 Maysville Road, Commerce from A-2 (Agricultural Rural Farm) to HRC (Highway Retail Commercial) to resolve a nonconforming situation.
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 16, 2025 will consider a tax levy resolution in connection with the Jackson County Board of Education’s issuance of general obligation bonds. The board will also vote to increase the capital budget for the EMS department to purchase an ambulance, raising project 240008 from $280,000 to $317,957. Additional items include approving contracts for engineering services, lighting upgrades, and a guaranteed maximum price for New Kings Bridge Park, as well as several zoning and special‑use requests. The meeting will also address a nomination to the Industrial Development Authority and provide an economic development update.
- Increase EMS capital budget by $37,957 to $317,957 for ambulance purchase from Emergency Vehicle Sales (EVS)
- Adopt tax levy resolution for the Jackson County Board of Education’s general obligation bonds
- Approve contract with Hussey Gay Bell for professional engineering services for the Hoods Mill/Waterworks Road roundabout project
- Approve guaranteed maximum price with Reeves Young for construction of New Kings Bridge Park
- Consider rezoning request RZ-24-0229 to change 7212 Winder Highway from A-2 to PCFD for a commercial outdoor recreational facility
The commissioners unanimously adopted a tax levy resolution to enable the Board of Education to issue general obligation bonds. They also increased the EMS capital budget by $37,957 to fund an ambulance purchase and approved several consent‑agenda contracts, including lighting upgrades, engineering services, a park construction price, and a capacity agreement with the state corrections department. Joshua Cain Thurmond was appointed to the Jackson County Industrial Development Authority, and the board approved road dedication and a streetlight special tax district for local developments. Zoning actions included denying one special‑use request and approving two rezoning applications.
- Appointed Joshua Cain Thurmond to Jackson County Industrial Development Authority (5‑0)
- Approved consent agenda items: agricultural facility lighting upgrade, engineering contract for Hoods Mill roundabout, GMP for New Kings Bridge Park, FY2026 capacity agreement with Georgia Dept. of Corrections (5‑0)
- Increased EMS capital budget by $37,957 for ambulance purchase (5‑0)
- Adopted Tax Levy Resolution for Board of Education bond issuance (5‑0)
- Approved dedication of roads and right‑of‑way in Phase 3 of Pod C Traditions of Braselton (5‑0)
- Approved creation of streetlight special tax district for Rosewood Phase 2 (5‑0)
- Denied special use request SU‑25‑0084 for event facility (5‑0)
- Approved rezoning RZ‑25‑0257 to Community Retail Commercial District (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Adjustments
The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider several variance applications. Applicants are seeking reductions in building setbacks and county‑imposed stream buffers for properties in Braselton, Athens, and Jefferson. The Board will also approve the May 1, 2025 draft minutes and discuss hearing procedures. Decisions will affect building permits, accessory structures, parking areas, and driveway installations.
- VA-25-0312 – Agustin Then, 258 Cooper Bridge Rd, Braselton – reduce left‑side building setback from 40 ft to 11.3 ft
- VA-25-0313 – Micah McGhee, 50 Cedar Creek Ln, Braselton – request accessory structure >1,000 sq ft in residential zoning
- VA-25-0318 – Micah McGhee, 50 Cedar Creek Ln, Braselton – reduce rear building setback from 40 ft to 5 ft
- VA-25-0311 – Uriel Rodriguez, 1290 Mary Collier Rd, Athens – reduce stream buffer from 50 ft to 0 ft for parking, accessory structure, and manufactured home
- VA-25-0316 – David Elder, 621 Westminster Dr, Athens – reduce stream buffer from 50 ft to 0 ft for driveway
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Office and engineering services for State Route 332. The meeting also includes several appointments to county and regional boards. A work session will discuss projects including the New Kings Bridge Park and a roundabout at Hoods Mill/Waterworks Road.
- Award bid for ten new vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
- Contract with Precision Planning, Inc. for SR 332 School Access Improvements
- Proposed GMP with Reeves Young for New Kings Bridge Park construction
- Proposed contract with Hussey Gay Bell for Hoods Mill/Waterworks Road roundabout
- FY2026 Capacity Agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections
The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting. They appointed Sherry Moore to the Advantage Behavioral Health Systems board and reappointed several members to county boards. The board also approved the award of a $475,590 bid to Akins Ford for ten new Sheriff’s Department vehicles. Additionally, a $327,000 contract with Precision Planning, Inc. for SR332 school access improvements was approved.
- Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (Vote 5‑0)
- Appointed Sherry Moore to Advantage Behavioral Health Systems board (3‑year term) (Vote 5‑0)
- Reappointed Dennis Sikes to Jackson County Board of Assessors (3‑year term) (Vote 5‑0)
- Reappointed Ken Bray to Jackson County Board of Assessors (3‑year term) (Vote 5‑0)
- Reappointed Rachel Duke to Department of Family & Children Services board (5‑year term) (Vote 5‑0)
- Approved award of bid to Akins Ford for ten new Sheriff’s Department vehicles, total $475,590 (Vote 5‑0)
- Approved contract with Precision Planning, Inc. for SR332 School Access Improvements, $327,000 (Vote 5‑0)
- Tabled request for Industrial Development Authority District 3 representative (Vote 5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Jackson County Planning Commission will discuss an old‑business special‑use request for a 7.39‑acre site on Savage Road in Bogart. New‑business items include several rezoning applications for parcels on Highway 334, Highway 53, and other locations, a change‑of‑condition request for a site on Jefferson Road, and an amendment to the Unified Development Code addressing emergency‑preparedness requirements for new gas stations. The commission’s recommendations will be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners at a public hearing on June 16, 2025.
- SU-25-0084: Special‑use request for a special event facility on 1846 Savage Road, Bogart (7.39 acres)
- RZ-25-0256: Rezone 18.612 acres at Highway 334/Tal Phillips Road, Commerce from PCFD to A‑2
- RZ-25-0257: Rezone 5.62 acres at 97 Highway 53, Hoschton from A‑2 to CRC
- CC-25-0012: Change of condition for 5.97 acres at 7998 Jefferson Road, Athens to allow CRC use
- UDC Text Amendment: Amend Article 3, Sections 3‑058 and 3‑059 for emergency‑preparedness at new gas stations
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several zoning requests, including industrial expansion for a Toyota plant and new residential developments. The body is also considering a property purchase for EMS Station #2 and a grant application for the Village of Hope project.
- Purchase and Sale Agreement with Board of Education for EMS Station #2 on Panther Drive
- Rezoning of 12.401 acres at 1056 Highway 334 to Light Industrial for Toyota plant expansion
- Rezoning of 10.016 acres at 4033 S Apple Valley Road for a 6-lot residential subdivision
- Special use request for a commercial outdoor recreational facility at 7212 Winder Highway
- Grant writing services for a CDBG Innovative Set-Aside Grant for the Village of Hope
The Jackson County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, a contract amendment for the Cave Springs Baptist Church community park, and multiple rezoning applications, including a large Light Industrial rezoning for Greenland Opportunities. It denied a special‑event facility request and a map‑amendment to change a rural area to commercial. All votes and actions were recorded in the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items: road dedication, vehicle surplus, EMS Station #2 purchase, grant‑writing services (5‑0)
- Approved Cave Springs Baptist Church community‑park contract amendment (5‑0)
- Denied special‑event facility special‑use request (4‑1)
- Approved rezoning Greenland Opportunities to Light Industrial District (5‑0)
- Approved rezoning Joseph Carter to Manufactured Housing District (5‑0)
- Approved rezoning Stanton Porter to Residential Low‑Density District (5‑0)
- Denied map amendment MA‑25‑0154 to change Rural to Urban/Commercial (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will appoint two members to the Water Sewerage Authority. A work session will include discussions on a property agreement for EMS Station #2 and the dedication of roads in Oconee Station Subdivision. No formal action will be taken during the work session portion of the meeting.
- Appointment of Christopher Nichols and James Dove to the Water Sewerage Authority
- Purchase and Sale Agreement with Board of Education for EMS Station #2 on Panther Drive
- Request to dedicate roads and right-of-way in Oconee Station Subdivision
- Authorization to surplus excess vehicles and inventory via GovDeals and Enterprise
- Grant writing services from Northeast Georgia Regional Commission for Village of Hope project
The board approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the appointment of Michael Cronic to the Jackson County Water & Sewerage Authority for a three‑year term starting July 1, 2025. Additionally, the board reappointed Jim Dove to the same authority for another three‑year term beginning July 1, 2025. All three actions passed with a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Michael Cronic to Water & Sewerage Authority (4-0)
- Approved reappointment of Jim Dove to Water & Sewerage Authority (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a request to reduce the right‑side building setback from 30 feet to 10 feet for an accessory structure on 111 River Bend Drive in Hoschton. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of April 3, 2025 draft minutes, planning staff comments, and a reading of hearing procedures.
- Approval of April 3, 2025 draft minutes
- Planning staff comments
- Reading of Board of Adjustments hearing procedures
- Blanket swearing
- Public hearing: request to reduce setback at 111 River Bend Drive (1.75 acres)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including rezoning for industrial and residential development. The body will also consider requests to change the Character Area and Future Land Use maps in Commerce.
- RZ-25-0253: Rezone 12.401 acres at 1056 Highway 334 from A-2 to LI for Toyota plant expansion
- RZ-25-0255: Rezone 10.016 acres at 4033 S Apple Valley Road from A-2 to R-1 for a 6-lot subdivision
- SU-25-0084: Special use request for a special event facility at 1846 Savage Road
- RZ-24-0229 and SU-24-0080: Rezone and special use request for a commercial outdoor recreational facility at 7212 Winder Highway
- MA-25-0154 and MA-25-0155: Map change requests for properties on US Highway 441 in Commerce
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including a FY2024 end‑of‑year budget adjustment, an economic‑development services agreement with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and a supplemental paving list for 2025. New business includes a proclamation naming April Safe Digging Month, a formal vote on the estimated rollback millage rate, approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with Reeves Young for a new fleet maintenance and public works facility, and a request to dedicate roads and right‑of‑way in the Camden Farms subdivision. The meeting also contains a zoning‑related segment with multiple rezoning and special‑use requests.
- FY2024 End‑of‑Year Budget Adjustment Resolution
- Economic Development Services Agreement with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
- Approve supplemental paving list for 2025
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) with Reeves Young for new Fleet Maintenance and Public Works Facility
- Request to dedicate roads and right‑of‑way within Camden Farms Subdivision
The Jackson County Board unanimously approved several items, including a budget adjustment, an economic development agreement, a supplemental paving list, a Safe Digging Month proclamation, an estimated rollback millage rate, a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $8,823,840 for a new Fleet Maintenance and Public Works Facility, and the dedication of roads in the Camden Farms Subdivision. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved FY2024 end‑of‑year budget adjustment (4‑0)
- Approved Economic Development Services agreement with the Chamber of Commerce (4‑0)
- Approved supplemental paving list for 2025 (4‑0)
- Approved proclamation naming April as Jackson County Safe Digging Month (4‑0)
- Approved estimated rollback millage rate of 5.371 mills (4‑0)
- Approved GMP $8,823,840 for new Fleet Maintenance and Public Works Facility (4‑0)
- Approved dedication of roads and right‑of‑way within Camden Farms Subdivision (4‑0)
- Approved multiple rezoning requests for parcels in Jefferson County (4‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including approving the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes and appointing a member to the Northeast Georgia Region 2 Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. The board will adopt proclamations for Donate Life Month and National County Government Month, and name the county Transfer Station. In the work session, the board will vote on a resolution to adjust the FY2024 end‑of‑year budget, enter an Economic Development Services agreement with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and approve a supplemental paving list for 2025.
- Approve March 17, 2025 draft minutes
- Appointment to the NEGA Region 2 Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
- FY2024 end‑of‑year budget adjustment resolution
- Economic Development Services agreement with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
- Approve supplemental paving list for 2025
The Board unanimously approved naming the county’s solid waste transfer station the Tom Page Solid Waste Transfer Station. It also approved two proclamations designating April as Donate Life Month and National County Government Month. Additionally, the Board appointed Jason Baker to the Northeast Georgia Region 10 Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council and approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approved naming of the Transfer Station as Tom Page Solid Waste Transfer Station (4‑0)
- Approved appointment of Jason Baker to the Northeast Georgia Region 10 EMS Advisory Council (4‑0)
- Approved proclamation designating April as Donate Life Month (4‑0)
- Approved proclamation designating April as National County Government Month (4‑0)
- Approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
Board of Adjustments
The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will approve the March 6, 2025 draft minutes and review staff comments. It will read the Board of Adjustments hearing procedures and conduct a public hearing on a request (VA-25-0306) to lower the minimum lot width from 25 feet to 22 feet for a 66‑unit townhome development on Commerce Road/Wilhite Road in Jefferson, covering 11.77 acres.
- Approve March 6, 2025 draft minutes
- Reading of Board of Adjustments hearing procedures
- Public hearing on VA-25-0306: reduce lot width from 25 ft to 22 ft for 66‑unit townhome (Commerce Rd/Wilhite Rd, 11.77 acres)
Planning Commission
The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several rezoning applications for properties in Jefferson and surrounding areas. Applications include converting agricultural land to manufactured housing, highway retail commercial, and agricultural residential districts, as well as a special use request for an event facility. The commission will also consider amendments to the Unified Development Code concerning on-site generators for certain facilities. Decisions made will be recommended to the Board of Commissioners for a hearing on April 21, 2025.
- RZ-25-0241 & RZ-25-0242: Rezone 9.93‑acre and 1‑acre parcels at 1391 & 1439 Thyatira-Brockton Rd from A-2 to MH.
- RZ-25-0248 & RZ-25-0249: Rezone 1.94‑acre and 5.15‑acre parcels at 1998 & Highway 124 to HRC for commercial development.
- RZ-25-0251: Rezone 14.67‑acre parcel at 5631 Jackson Trail Rd from A-2 to AR for subdivision.
- SU-25-0083: Special use request for a special event facility on 1104 B Wilson Rd, Commerce.
- UDC Text Amendment: Amend Article 3 to require on-site generators for new shelters, crisis centers, retirement communities, and similar facilities.
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a transit ADA policy, a land purchase bid, and an impact‑fee agreement with Hoschton. New business includes proposals for two streetlight special tax districts and a contract to rehabilitate the airport west apron, contingent on a federal grant. The meeting also addresses zoning change requests for several parcels and an amendment to the Unified Development Code.
- Adopt Jackson County Transit ADA Reasonable Modification and No Show Policy
- Approve bid for purchase of surplus parcel #017A 071
- Enter intergovernmental agreement with the City of Hoschton on impact fees
- Award contract to Pittman Construction for airport west apron pavement rehabilitation, up to $911,930, contingent on FAA grant
- Create streetlight special tax districts for Traditions Pod X and Jackson Landing Phase 1
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Adjustments
The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider two development adjustment requests. The first request (VA‑25‑0302) seeks to reduce the building setback from 40 feet to 20 feet for an accessory structure on a 1.5‑acre parcel at 969 New Cut Road in Braselton. The second request (VA‑25‑0303) asks to eliminate the county‑imposed 50‑foot stream buffer for a proposed 66‑unit townhome development on an 11.77‑acre site at Commerce Road and Wilhite Road in Jefferson. The board will vote on these adjustments after staff comments.
- VA‑25‑0302: Reduce right‑side building setback from 40 ft to 20 ft on 1.5 acre at 969 New Cut Road, Braselton
- VA‑25‑0303: Reduce stream buffer from 50 ft to 0 ft for 66‑unit townhome project on 11.77 acre at Commerce Road/Wilhite Road, Jefferson
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on abandoning a portion of McMullan Road and a supplement agreement for Sam Freeman Road engineering. A work session will follow to discuss transit policies, a surplus parcel bid, and agreements with the City of Hoschton.
- Request to abandon 0.8 miles of unpaved McMullan Road to become a private road
- Supplement Agreement with Precision Planning, Inc. for Sam Freeman Road right of way acquisition
- Proposed Jackson County Transit ADA Reasonable Modification and No Show Policy
- Bid for the purchase of surplus parcel #017A 071
- Intergovernmental agreement with the City of Hoschton regarding impact fee collection
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use changes and one text amendment to the Unified Development Code. These items will be sent to the Board of Commissioners for a hearing on March 17, 2025.
- MA-24-0151: Request to change map designations for 10.016 acres at 4033 S Apple Valley Road
- RZ-24-0237: Request to rezone 3.15 acres on Winder Highway from NRC to R-1 for a single-family home
- RZ-24-0240: Request to rezone 22.76 acres at Highway 60/Fairview Road/Murphy Road from A-2 to AR for 14 tracts
- UDC Text Amendment: Proposed change to Article 3, Section 3-119 regarding special event facilities in agricultural zoning
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve contracts for a bridge replacement and building property sale, and to authorize the surplus of vehicles and equipment. The agenda includes multiple requests for zoning changes and special use permits.
- Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement with City of Jefferson for old administration building property
- Authorization to surplus vehicles and equipment from old Administration Building (67 Athens St)
- Multiple zoning requests including changes to Residential, Commercial, and Industrial districts
- Request for Alcohol License for Redstone Operations, LLC.
- Resolution requesting local legislation to amend local act
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Adjustments
The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will consider two applications to reduce building setbacks for accessory structures. One request seeks to lower the rear setback from 40 ft to 10.35 ft on a 6.172‑acre parcel at 2782 Jackson Trail Road, Jefferson. The other seeks to lower the side setback from 40 ft to 22 ft on a 2.06‑acre parcel at 153 Watkins Farm Road, Nicholson.
- VA-24-0298 – Jason Sullins, 2782 Jackson Trail Road, Jefferson; 6.172 acres – reduce rear building setback from 40 ft to 10.35 ft for an accessory structure
- VA-24-0301 – Ashley Cook, 153 Watkins Farm Road, Nicholson; 2.06 acres – reduce side building setback from 40 ft to 22 ft for an accessory structure
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on accepting Parker Industrial Road and renewing a fiscal agent contract for Family Connections. A work session will discuss a purchase and sale agreement with the City of Jefferson and a GDOT bridge replacement on Wayne Poultry Road.
- Request to accept Parker Industrial Road and associated right-of-way
- Contract renewal for Jackson County to be fiscal agent for Family Connections
- Proposed GDOT bridge replacement on Wayne Poultry Road over Pond Fork Creek
- Proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement with City of Jefferson for old administration and EMS buildings
- Nomination for District 4 representative to the Jackson County Industrial Development Authority
Planning Commission
The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider four requests to change zoning classifications and one request for a special use permit. The Board of Commissioners will later review the commission's recommendation.
- MA-24-0141: Change Future Land Use from Commercial to Residential (4.46 acres)
- MA-24-0142: Change Future Land Use from Commercial to Residential (24.11 acres)
- MA-24-0145: Change Character Area from Agriculture to Suburban (45.53 acres)
- MA-24-0149: Change Character Area from Suburban to Urban (7.17 acres)
- SU-24-0082: Request for Special Use for a special event facility (6.46 acres)
Board of Commissioners
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public development retreat to review and discuss the county’s map amendment, the rezoning application process, and proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion of planning initiatives.
- Review of Map Amendment
- Discussion of Rezoning application process
- Consideration of proposed Unified Development Code text amendments
- Other planning related initiatives
Board of Commissioners
The board will approve the December 16, 2024 minutes, adopt the 2025 meeting calendar, select a Vice‑Chairman, and appoint members to county advisory boards. It will also consider new business items such as a professional engineering services agreement for SR 332 improvements, a proposed solid‑waste tipping‑fee increase, an alcohol‑license request for Royal Jefferson LLC, the abandonment of Hendrix Drive for a fleet maintenance building, and an objection to a Jefferson annexation and rezoning request.
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Precision Planning, Inc for SR 332 improvements & roundabouts at Sam Freeman Road and Boone Road
- Revise the Solid Waste Transfer Station tipping fee schedule
- Request for Class A‑1, A‑2, F‑1 and F‑2 Alcohol License for Royal Jefferson LLC in unincorporated Jackson County
- Request abandonment of Hendrix Drive (0.34 mi, 40‑ft right‑of‑way) to locate new Fleet Maintenance Building
- Objection to Jefferson Annexation/Rezoning R‑24‑J17