Pooler, Georgia

City Council Regular Meeting

Planning & Zoning Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Workshop

Development Authority Meeting

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Development Authority Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Workshop

City Council Regular Meeting

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Development Authority Meeting

City Council Workshop

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

Planning & Zoning Meeting

City Council Workshop

City Council Regular Meeting

Development Authority Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

Planning & Zoning Meeting

Development Authority Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Workshop

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will approve the release of a maintenance bond for $305,080.50 and a sidewalk performance bond for $83,835.00 for Drayton Park Phase II/North Trail Way, Fern Road, and Freemont Lane. The council will also consider several special event permits, an amendment to the 2026 schedule of fees, a contract award for water and sewer extensions on Old Louisville Road, and an agreement with Peachtree Recovery Services for property‑damage recovery.

• Release of $305,080.50 maintenance bond and $83,835.00 sidewalk bond for Drayton Park Phase II/North Trail Way, Fern Road, and Freemont Lane
• Special event permit for temporary alcohol service at Elegance Community Fest, 120 Towne Center Drive, Aug 1 2026
• Resolution R2026-07.A – amendment to the 2026 schedule of fees
• Award contract for Old Louisville Road water and sewer extensions
• Agreement with Peachtree Recovery Services for property‑damage recovery service

City Council Workshop

The Pooler City Council will hear the Planning & Zoning Commission Report, review the upcoming meeting agenda, and hold an open dialogue among council members. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Planning & Zoning Commission Report
• Council Meeting Agenda Review
• Open Dialogue (Council only)

Development Authority Meeting

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Pooler Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an ordinance to amend zoning regulations to establish development impact fees. The commission will also hear a conditional use request for a tank wash facility by Total Clean, LLC at 6 A.J. Garcia Road, a major subdivision plan for 7 lots on Canal Bank Road, and a site development plan for a storage building at 210 Dublin Road.

• Ordinance to establish development impact fees
• Conditional use for tank wash and maintenance facility (Total Clean, LLC) at 6 A.J. Garcia Road
• Major subdivision plan for 7-lot single-family subdivision on Canal Bank Road (revision to A25-0152)
• Site development plan for metal storage building in I-1 zoning at 210 Dublin Road

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on several conditional use requests and site development plans, including two hotels and a commercial building. The body will also address the 2026 millage rate adoption and a PUD amendment for a multi-use project. Public hearings are scheduled for various zoning and variance requests.

• PUD Amendment for 1,060 multi-family residential units and 'The District' multi-use project
• Site plan for two four-story hotels (LivSmart and StudioRes) at 850 Patel Drive
• 2026 Millage Rate Adoption
• Release of sidewalk performance bonds for $56,438.00 and $69,154.80
• Variance request for Culver’s drive-thru canopy expansion at 121 Tanger Outlets Boulevard

The City Council approved multiple site plans, special event permits, and conditional use requests. A request to rezone parcels for 'The District' multi-family project was postponed indefinitely.

• Approved Consent Agenda with exception of June 15 Executive Session minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Savannah Tacos and Treats Festival permit (5-0-0)
• Approved Patriot Day Celebration permit (5-0-0)
• Approved site plan for two hotels at 850 Patel Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved site development plan for commercial building at 200 Suri Avenue (5-0-0)
• Approved mobile Italian ice business home occupation at 1114 Forest Drive (5-0-0)
• Denied tobacco retail establishment request at 329 Southeast US Highway 80 (5-0-0)
• Approved retreat conditional use at 1336 South Rogers Street (4-1-0)

Development Authority Meeting

The Pooler Development Authority will meet to take final action on a draft Impact Fee Ordinance. The body will also review façade grant applications and receive an update on right-of-way banners.

• Final review and action on Draft Impact Fee Ordinance
• Review of Façade Grant Applications
• Right-of-Way Banners update
• Finance Report

City Council Workshop

The Pooler City Council holds a workshop to discuss Ordinance O2026-03.C on impact fees, a flood insurance forum, and a presentation from the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing. No votes or final decisions will be taken—items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Ordinance O2026-03.C – Impact Fees
• Flood Insurance Forum
• Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Presentation
• Planning & Zoning Commission Report
• Council Meeting Agenda Review and Open Dialogue

The City Council held a workshop to hear presentations on planning, impact fees, flood insurance, and community housing. No official decisions or votes were recorded for any discussion items.

• No substantive decisions were made during this workshop

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a second reading for a hotel-motel excise tax ordinance and a resolution to transmit the Pooler Comprehensive Plan Update draft. The body will also review special event permits and several project agreements.

• Release of Maintenance Bond for Drayton Park Phase 1 for $309,907.73
• Ordinance O2026-05.A regarding Hotel-Motel Excise Tax
• Resolution R2026-06.B for the Pooler Comprehensive Plan Update Draft
• S.H. Morgan Parkway Overlay Project award
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for former alley at West Whatley Street

The City Council approved a $246,734.00 contract for the S.H. Morgan Parkway Overlay Project and a development agreement with Quiktrip Corporation. Several special event permits were also approved, while a property purchase agreement was postponed until July.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved Donate to Dunk Family Fun Day permit (5-0-0)
• Approved Holiday Fireworks Sale permit (5-0-0)
• Approved EggRoll Food Truck permit (5-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance O2026-05.A Hotel-Motel Excise Tax second reading (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution R2026-06.B Comprehensive Plan Update transmittal (5-0-0)
• Awarded S.H. Morgan Parkway Overlay Project to Crossroads, Inc. for $246,734.00 (5-0-0)
• Approved Quiktrip Corporation development agreement (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider multiple conditional-use requests, site development plans, and a variance. Key items include two four-story hotels (121 and 124 rooms), a tobacco retail store, and a draft update to the city's comprehensive plan.

• Site plan for two hotels (LivSmart 121 rooms, StudioRes 124 rooms) at 850 Patel Drive in Godley Station PUD
• Conditional use for tobacco retail at 329 SE US Hwy 80 in C-1 district and Main Street Overlay
• Variance to expand non-conforming canopy at 121 Tanger Outlets Boulevard
• Conditional use for material-testing laboratory in I-1 district at 195 Nordic Way
• Draft Pooler 2046 Comprehensive Plan Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning map amendment to rezone 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway from light industrial to heavy commercial for a building material supply company with retail. A first reading of an ordinance to impose a hotel-motel excise tax will also be presented. Additional items include site plan approval for a Georgia United Credit Union branch, a 50-unit townhome subdivision, and conditional use requests for a home-based seamstress service and a tank wash facility.

• Ordinance O2026-05.A – Hotel-Motel Excise Tax (First Reading)
• Site plan for one-story commercial building for Georgia United Credit Union at 2221 Pooler Parkway
• Major subdivision for Tract W Townhomes, Phase 2 (50 townhomes) at Cross Creek Drive
• Zoning map amendment to rezone 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway from I-1 to C-2 for building material supply company (Public Hearing, Action)
• Conditional use for tank wash facility by Total Clean, LLC at 6 A.J. Garcia Road (Public Hearing, Action)

Council approved a major subdivision for 50 townhomes in Jabot PUD and rezoned property at Jimmy Deloach Parkway for heavy commercial use, which will add housing units and change zoning rules for that address. The council also cleared a site plan for a credit union branch at Mosaic Town Center and advanced a hotel-motel excise tax ordinance. All items passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Tract W Townhomes Phase 2 subdivision in Jabot PUD, requiring developer-funded road improvements before occupancy permits issue (4-1)
• Approved zoning change from light industrial to heavy commercial at 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway for a building supply company (4-1)
• Approved site plan for Georgia United Credit Union branch at 2221 Pooler Parkway in Mosaic Town Center (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for a seamstress home occupation at 646 Wyndham Way, limiting business hours to 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O2026-05.A establishing a hotel-motel excise tax (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including May 18 meeting minutes (5-0)

Development Authority Meeting

City Council Workshop

The Pooler City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Planning & Zoning Commission report and review the upcoming council meeting agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is primarily procedural.

• Planning & Zoning Commission Report
• Council Meeting Agenda Review
• Open Dialogue (Council only)

The City Council held a workshop on May 18, 2026. No actions were taken on the Planning & Zoning Commission report, agenda review, or open dialogue. Councilmember John Wilcher moved to adjourn, and the motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). The workshop adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

• Motion to adjourn workshop passed (5-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing participation in an amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton before the Georgia Court of Appeals. A public hearing (no action) on the Pooler 2046 Comprehensive Plan Update draft will be held. The council will also discuss an agreement under the FY2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program and a proposal for a copier purchase and service agreement. Consent agenda items include an alcohol license change for Metro Diner and several bond actions.

• Resolution R2026-05.A - Authorizing participation in an amicus brief in Chang v. City of Milton
• Pooler 2046 Comprehensive Plan Update Draft Review Public Hearing #2 (no action)
• Agreement under FY2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program
• Proposal from Ashley’s Business Solutions for Copier Purchase and Service Agreement
• Alcoholic Beverage License Application for MD Pooler, LLC DBA Metro Diner at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard, Suite 200 (change of licensee)

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including bond releases and approvals. It also approved two special‑event permits, two resolutions, a grant agreement, and a copier purchase contract. All actions passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (bond releases, performance bonds, vehicle surplus, easement) (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for TNT Fireworks Sales (no alcohol) (5-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit with fee waiver for Alive Fall Festival (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution R2026-05.A authorizing participation in amicus brief (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution R2026-05.C purchasing ~27.662 acres at 1301 & 1323 East US Highway 80 for $1,500,000 (5-0-0)
• Accepted FY2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Agreement: $240,000 grant + $60,000 local match (total $300,000) (5-0-0)
• Accepted Ashley’s Business Solutions copier purchase and service agreement, subject to City Attorney (5-0-0)
• Entered Executive Session (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a zoning map amendment to rezone 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway from light industrial (I-1) to heavy commercial (C-2) for a building material supply company with retail. Also on the agenda are conditional use requests for a home occupation seamstress at 646 Wyndham Way and a tank wash facility at 6 A.J. Garcia Road. A major subdivision plan for 50 townhomes in the Jabot PUD and a site plan for a Georgia United Credit Union at 2221 Pooler Parkway are proposed. Bond approvals for infrastructure projects are also discussed.

• Conditional use for home occupation seamstress at 646 Wyndham Way (A26-0083)
• Conditional use for tank wash facility by Total Clean, LLC at 6 A.J. Garcia Road (A26-0109)
• Rezoning of 1400 Jimmy Deloach Parkway from I-1 to C-2 for building material supply (A26-0110)
• Major subdivision plan for 50 townhomes in Jabot PUD at Cross Creek Drive (A25-0171)
• Site plan for Georgia United Credit Union at 2221 Pooler Parkway (A25-0226)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will consider several development actions, including a public hearing and action on a zoning map amendment to rezone 1400 Canal Bank Court from R‑A to R‑3A for a 303‑unit multifamily development. Other items include site plans for a 354‑unit residential project, retail outparcel, and conditional use requests for a contractor office and a manufacturing facility. The council will also adopt a resolution for the Chatham County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and review temporary event permits.

• Zoning map amendment to rezone 1400 Canal Bank Court to R‑3A for 303‑unit multifamily homes (public hearing, action)
• Site plan for 354‑unit multi‑family development at 130 Towne Center Drive
• Site plan for two one‑story retail/commercial buildings at 1567 Pooler Parkway (Lowe’s outparcel)
• Conditional use request for a contractor office in the Godley Station PUD C‑2 District at 125 Southern Junction Blvd
• Resolution R2026-04.B authorizing adoption of the Chatham County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Pooler City Council approved a series of development actions, including a 303‑unit multi‑family zoning amendment, a 354‑unit residential site plan, and conditional uses for commercial projects. A hazard‑mitigation resolution and a special event permit for a Bagel Dock Express opening were also adopted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution R2026-04.B adopting Chatham County Hazard Mitigation Plan (4-0-0)
• Approved 354‑unit multi‑family site plan at 130 Towne Center Drive (4-0-0)
• Approved Lowe’s outparcel site plan at 1567 Pooler Parkway with $2,850 Tree Fund donation (4-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use for Contractors Office at 125 Southern Junction Blvd, no material storage (4-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use for Mana Nutrition facility at 5158 Old Louisville Road, 20‑ft planted buffer (4-0-0)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 1400 Canal Bank Court for 303‑unit multi‑family development with 75‑ft vegetative buffer (4-0-0)
• Approved Temporary/Special Event Permit for Bagel Dock Express Grand Opening on May 30, 2026 at 101 East Marketplace Way (4-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will hold two public hearings: one on the Capital Improvement Element (with a resolution to transmit to state agencies) and one on the Pooler 2046 Comprehensive Plan update (no action). The consent agenda includes an alcohol license transfer, release of a $3.4 million bond for Harmony Phase 8A, and three special event permits. New business includes several contract awards for infrastructure and recreation improvements.

• Public hearing and resolution to transmit Capital Improvement Element to Coastal Regional Commission and Georgia DCA
• Public hearing on Pooler 2046 Comprehensive Plan update (no action)
• Release of $3,448,621.50 performance bond for Harmony Phase 8A at Andante Way
• Award contract for traffic signal installation at Mulberry Boulevard and Benton Boulevard intersection
• Accept proposal for design and engineering services for Pooler Recreation Complex Phase V baseball field expansion at 200 Preston Stokes Drive

The Pooler City Council approved the consent agenda, several special event permits with fee waivers, and a resolution to send the draft Capital Improvement Element to regional agencies. It also approved a site‑plan for the SRM railyard, contracts for wastewater pipe replacement, tree maintenance, traffic signal installation, and design services for a recreation‑complex baseball field expansion.

• Approved Consent Agenda (including bond releases) (4-0-0)
• Approved Art Market special event permit with fee waiver (4-0-0)
• Approved WingStock special event permit (4-0-0)
• Approved Tanger Back to School Color Dash & Splash event permit (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution R2026-04.A to transmit Draft Capital Improvement Element (4-0-0)
• Approved SRM Railyard site plan with conditions (4-0-0)
• Awarded Wastewater Treatment Plant Reject Pond Pipe Replacement contract to Ryjack Enterprises, up to $191,509.00 (4-0-0)
• Awarded Tree Maintenance Services contract to Kolcun Tree Care, up to $150,000.00 annually (4-0-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council of Pooler is holding a workshop meeting with no substantive agenda items. The only topics are a Planning & Zoning Commission report, a review of a future council meeting agenda, and open dialogue among council members. No votes, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled.

The workshop included a Planning & Zoning Commission report and agenda review, but no actions were taken on those items. Councilmember John Wilcher moved to adjourn, and the motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

• Motion to adjourn passed (4-0-0)

Development Authority Meeting

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a PUD amendment for a multi-family and multi-use project called “The District”. The body will also consider conditional use requests for a contractor's office and a manufacturing facility. Additionally, two site development plans for residential and retail projects are on the agenda.

• Jabot PUD Amendment 19: 1,060 multi-family units and “The District” multi-use project
• Conditional Use request for Mungo Homes office at 125 Southern Junction Blvd
• Conditional Use request for Mana Nutrition manufacturing facility at 5158 Old Louisville Rd
• Site Development Plan for 354-unit multi-family residential at 130 Towne Center Drive
• Site Development Plan for two retail/commercial buildings at 1567 Pooler Parkway

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will consider releasing a $2,588,955.83 performance bond and accepting maintenance and sidewalk bonds for Forest Lakes Phase 12, subject to City Attorney approval. It will also release a $209,255.75 maintenance bond for Forest Lakes Phase 10. Additional items include two alcoholic beverage license applications and several zoning map amendments that will be heard publicly.

• Release of $2,588,955.83 performance bond, acceptance of $240,083.50 maintenance bond and $146,880.00 sidewalk performance bond for Forest Lakes Phase 12, Como Drive (subject to City Attorney approval)
• Release of $209,255.75 maintenance bond for Forest Lakes Phase 10, Champlain Drive (subject to City Attorney approval)
• Alcoholic Beverage License application for Publix Super Markets #1364 at 467 Pooler Parkway (grocery)
• Alcoholic Beverage License application for CGNPM, LLC DBA 509 Vibes at 120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 100 (restaurant/bar lounge)
• Zoning Map Amendment to rezone six parcels from R-1-A to R-4 at 328 Old Pine Barren Road (public hearing, action)

The City Council approved the Zoning Map Amendment to remove two existing conditions and add five new conditions for industrial warehouse development and a new access road at 200 Jesup Road (5-0-0). The council also approved several site plans, a major subdivision plan, a private school conditional use, and fee‑waived special event permits. No action was taken on two withdrawn items.

• Approved industrial warehouse zoning amendment at 200 Jesup Road with conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved Site Plan for 123‑room hotel and restaurant at 200 Suri Avenue (6-0-0)
• Approved Site Plan for Outpost Bay Subdivision Amenity Center at 161 Jetty Circle with stipulation (6-0-0)
• Approved Major Subdivision Plan for 9‑lot subdivision on Canal Bank Road (6-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use for private school at Rothwell Baptist Church, 216 East Rothwell Street (6-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit (no alcohol) for Pooler Pollinator Palooza, April 18, 2026, with fee waiver (6-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit (no alcohol) for Children’s Market, May 9, 2026, with fee waiver (6-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit (no alcohol) for Motors for Moms Car Show & Wing Fest, May 16, 2026, with fee waiver (6-0-0)

Development Authority Meeting

City Council Workshop

The Pooler City Council workshop will hear a report from the Planning & Zoning Commission. Council members will review the agenda for the upcoming council meeting. They will discuss Ordinance O2026-01.A, which concerns a new Code of Ethics. An open‑dialogue session for council members will conclude the meeting.

• Planning & Zoning Commission Report
• Council Meeting Agenda Review
• Consideration of Ordinance O2026-01.A – Code of Ethics
• Open Dialogue (Council only)

The March 16, 2026 Pooler City Council workshop held at City Hall included a Planning & Zoning Commission report, a review of the council meeting agenda, and a presentation on the Code of Ethics. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken on any of these items. The workshop was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will consider releasing maintenance bonds for two residential developments and approve contracts for road construction and design. The meeting also includes public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan and second readings of ordinances regarding special events, fire hydrants, and speed zones.

• Release of Maintenance Bond for Westbrook Phase 5 ($88,884.40)
• Release of Maintenance Bond for Harmony Phase 7 ($482,574.70)
• Award Contract for Pooler Parkway/Pine Barren Road Intersection Improvements
• Award Contract for Quacco Road Improvements, Phase II
• Second Reading of Ordinance O2026-01.B – Speed Zone Revisions

The City Council approved the consent agenda and a series of no‑alcohol special event permits. It passed second‑reading votes on three ordinances covering special events, fire hydrants, and speed zones. The council awarded a $179,400 contract to JQOL for the Pooler Parkway/Pine Barren Road intersection improvement and an $883,500 contract to Kimley‑Horn for Quacco Road Phase II design services, and approved the lump‑sum purchase of 302 Old Pine Barren Road for public purposes.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved America’s Best Easter Egg Hunt special event permit (no alcohol) (6-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance O2025-05.A – Special Events (second reading) (6-0-0)
• Awarded $179,400.00 contract to JQOL for Pooler Parkway/Pine Barren Road intersection improvement (6-0-0)
• Awarded $883,500.00 contract to Kimley‑Horn for Quacco Road Phase II design services (6-0-0)
• Approved lump‑sum purchase of 302 Old Pine Barren Road for public purposes (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Pooler Planning & Zoning Commission approved several zoning changes, including a conditional use for a private school and a 303-unit multifamily development, along with site plans for a hotel and restaurant. The body also approved the release of performance bonds for the Outpost Bay subdivision.

• Zoning Map Amendment to allow all C-2 uses at 1322 Quacco Road
• Conditional Use request for a private school at 216 E. Rothwell St
• Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 1400 Canal Bank to R-3A for 303 units
• Site Development Plan Approval for a 123-room hotel at 200 Suri Avenue
• Release of $5.9M in bonds for Outpost Bay subdivision at 0 Jimmy Deloach Parkway

The commission approved several land‑use actions. It adopted a zoning amendment for 1322 Quacco Road allowing specific commercial uses, approved a private‑school conditional use at 216 E. Rothwell St, and approved site‑plan permits for a 123‑room hotel at 200 Suri Avenue and an amenity center at 161 Jetty Circle with conditions. The rezoning of 1400 Canal Bank Court to R‑3A was approved by a 4‑1 vote, while a variance request for 840 Towne Center Blvd was tabled. All motions passed unanimously except the rezoning vote.

• Approved minutes of February 9, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment for 1322 Quacco Road with stipulations (5-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use for private school at 216 E. Rothwell St (5-0-0)
• Tabled variance request for 840 Towne Center Blvd (5-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1400 Canal Bank Court to R‑3A (4-1-0)
• Approved site‑plan for 123‑room hotel and restaurant at 200 Suri Avenue (5-0-0)
• Approved site‑plan for Outpost Bay Subdivision Amenity Center at 161 Jetty Circle with stipulations (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will consider a consent agenda of recent meeting minutes and a new alcoholic beverage license for Element Hotel Pooler. Several ordinances will receive readings and public hearings, including revisions to the Tree Fund, Special Events, Fire Hydrants, and Speed Zones. New business includes multiple zoning map amendments, a conditional use request, and site development plan approvals. The council will also review special event permit applications for upcoming community events.

• Alcoholic Beverage License Application for BPR Savannah Airport Hotels, LLC DBA Element Hotel Pooler at 100 Davol Street (new license)
• Ordinance O2025-12.A – Tree Fund Ordinance Revisions (Second Reading)
• Ordinance O2025-05.A – Special Events (First Reading; Public Hearing, Action)
• Zoning Map Amendment to rezone six parcels from R-1-A to R-4 at 328 Old Pine Barren Road (Public Hearing, Action)
• Zoning Map Amendment to add six new zoning conditions for industrial warehouse at 200 Jesup Road (Public Hearing, Action)

The Pooler City Council approved several special event permits, moved several ordinances to their next reading, and confirmed the appointment of a Development Authority director. Two zoning map amendments were postponed to the April 6, 2026 meeting. The council also approved a conditional use request for a 21‑acre multi‑use development and site plans for a childcare center and a restaurant.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved three no‑alcohol special event permits (6-0-0 each)
• Approved second reading of Tree Fund Ordinance Revisions (6-0-0)
• Approved first readings of Special Events, Fire Hydrants, and Speed Zone Revisions ordinances (6-0-0 each)
• Approved Resolution appointing a Director to the Pooler Development Authority (5-1-0)
• Postponed Zoning Map Amendment for six parcels at 328 Old Pine Barren Road to April 6, 2026 (6-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Request for a multi‑use, self‑storage and assisted‑living project at Merlot Lane and Cheval Lane (5-1-0)
• Approved Site Development Plan for a childcare facility at 500 East Marketplace Way (6-0-0)

Development Authority Meeting

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several proposed ordinances and reports. The session includes reviews of special events, fire hydrant maintenance, and speed zone revisions.

• Ordinance O2025-05.A regarding Special Events
• Ordinance O2025-12.C regarding Fire Hydrant Testing and Maintenance
• Ordinance O2026-01.B regarding Speed Zone Revisions
• Tischler-Bise Impact Fee Report
• Planning & Zoning Commission Report

The February 17, 2026 workshop reviewed several items—including special events, fire hydrant testing, speed zone revisions, an impact fee report, and a planning commission report—but no motions were adopted, denied, or postponed. The council adjourned at 6:05 p.m. with all items remaining pending.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pooler City Council will consider revisions to the Tree Fund Ordinance and approve a contract for road condition monitoring hardware. The meeting also includes the approval of alcoholic beverage licenses and special event permits.

• Ordinance O2025-12.A – Tree Fund Ordinance Revisions (First Reading)
• Award Contract for Road Condition Monitoring Hardware to Roadway Management Technologies, LLC
• Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for Cocina Tex-Mex, Pooler Dual Hotel, and Krazy Taco
• Special Event Permits for Ribeye Guys, Cirque de Paris, and Pooler St. Patrick’s Day Shuttle
• Resolution R2026-02.A – Amendment to the 2026 Schedule of Fees

The council approved several special event permits, adopted the first reading of the Tree Fund Ordinance revisions, amended the 2026 schedule of fees, and awarded a road‑condition monitoring hardware contract. All actions were approved by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved Ribeye Guys special event permit (no alcohol) (6-0-0)
• Approved Cirque de Paris special event permit (no alcohol) with advertising restrictions (5-1-0)
• Approved Pooler St. Patrick’s Day Shuttle special event permit with fee waiver (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Tree Fund Ordinance Revisions (6-0-0)
• Approved amendment to the 2026 Schedule of Fees (6-0-0)
• Awarded $28,472 road condition monitoring hardware contract to Roadway Management Technologies, LLC (6-0-0)
• Entered Executive Session (6-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The commission will consider several zoning amendments and site plan approvals, including a 21-acre multi-use project. The body will also review a tree protection ordinance amendment and various commercial and residential development plans.

• Conditional Use request for assisted living, self-storage, and multi-family units at Merlot Lane and Cheval Lane
• Rezoning of 328 Old Pine Barren Road from R-1-A to R-4 for townhouses and condominiums
• Zoning amendment for industrial warehouse buildings and a new access road at 200 Jesup Road
• Site plan approvals for a childcare facility at 500 E. Marketplace Way and a restaurant at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard
• Text amendment to Pooler Code of Ordinances Chapter 42 regarding the Tree Fund

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City Council Regular Meeting

The council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including the release of a $1,658,213.57 maintenance bond for the Benton Tract Master Infrastructure project and a $92,051.25 sidewalk performance bond for Canal Towns Phase 1. It will also review two new alcoholic‑beverage license applications for restaurants at 220 Tanger Outlets Boulevard and approve special‑event permits for the Savannah Food Fest (with alcohol) on March 28 and the Big Bash Car Show (no alcohol) on April 18. Additionally, the council will take the second reading of Ordinance O2025‑11.B concerning street and development naming. Withdrawn conditional‑use requests will be noted, followed by public comment and an executive session.

• Release of Maintenance Bond for Benton Tract Master Infrastructure at 0 Benton Drive, $1,658,213.57
• Release of Sidewalk Performance Bond for Canal Towns at Savannah Quarters, Phase 1, $92,051.25
• Alcoholic Beverage License Application for YuriYuri, LLC DBA MBR Savannah at 220 Tanger Outlets Boulevard, Unit 102 (Restaurant; New License)
• Alcoholic Beverage License Application for YulYulYul, LLC at 220 Tanger Outlets Boulevard, Unit 105 (Restaurant; New License)
• Temporary/Special Event Permit for Savannah Food Fest and Craft Fair (dispensing alcohol) on March 28, 2026, at 200 Tanger Outlets Boulevard

The City Council approved its consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a temporary special event permit with alcohol for the Savannah Food Fest and Craft Fair on March 28, 2026, and a special event permit without alcohol for the Big Bash Car Show on April 18, 2026. The second reading of Ordinance O2025-11.B, concerning street and development naming, was approved. Two conditional‑use requests were withdrawn by the petitioners and no action was taken.

• Consent agenda approved (6-0-0)
• Temporary/Special Event Permit (alcohol) for Savannah Food Fest approved (6-0-0)
• Special Event Permit (no alcohol) for Big Bash Car Show approved (6-0-0)
• Second reading of Ordinance O2025-11.B approved (6-0-0)
• Conditional use request for 114 East US Highway 80 withdrawn, no action taken
• Conditional use request for 104 East US Highway 80 withdrawn, no action taken
• Meeting adjourned (6-0-0)

Public Event

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss infrastructure improvements and land acquisitions for Pooler Parkway, Mill Creek, and Benton Boulevard. The body is also reviewing a street naming ordinance and an agreement for canal maintenance with Chatham County.

• Resolution R2026-01.A: Authorization for acquisitions and condemnations for Pooler Parkway/Mill Creek/Benton Boulevard Improvements
• Ordinance O2025-11.B: Street and Development Naming (Public Hearing)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County for Canal Maintenance
• Alcoholic Beverage License application for Murphy Oil USA, Inc. at 1555 Pooler Parkway
• Resolution R2026-01.B: Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Rate & Allocations

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda, a fee‑waived permit for the annual 5k Friendship Fun Run, and the first reading of a street‑naming ordinance. It also adopted resolutions authorizing land acquisitions for Pooler Parkway, Mill Creek and Benton Boulevard improvements and setting the hotel/motel excise tax rate and allocations. Additionally, the council approved agreements for third‑party credit‑card processing and for canal maintenance with Chatham County.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for 5k Friendship Fun Run (fee waiver) (4-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O2025-11.B Street and Development Naming (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution R2026-01.A authorizing acquisitions and condemnations for road improvements (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution R2026-01.B hotel/motel excise tax rate and allocations (4-0-0)
• Approved Agreement with Invoice Cloud for third‑party credit‑card processing (subject to attorney approval) (4-0-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Chatham County for canal maintenance (subject to attorney approval) (4-0-0)

City Council Workshop

The City Council will meet for a workshop to review a Planning & Zoning Commission report and the upcoming council meeting agenda. The session includes a period for open dialogue among council members.

• Planning & Zoning Commission Report
• Council Meeting Agenda Review

The workshop held on Jan 20, 2026 featured a Planning & Development presentation and an agenda review, but no actions, approvals, or votes were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

Public Hearing

Development Authority Meeting

Planning & Zoning Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on Jan 12 2026 to consider multiple conditional‑use requests, a PUD amendment, a site‑plan approval, and a final plat with a performance bond. It approved the golf‑cart rental conditional use at 1018 W US Hwy 80 Suite 501 with a condition prohibiting outdoor storage, denied several home‑occupation personal‑care requests, and approved a hardware store conditional use at 1276 W US Hwy 80 subject to Main Street Overlay standards. The commission also denied the Jabot PUD amendment to rezone three parcels to C‑2 Heavy Commercial, approved the Forest Lakes secondary access road site plan with conditions, and approved the final plat and acceptance of a $2,238,425.48 performance bond for Tract W Townhomes Phase 1 at Cross Creek Drive and Anthem Mill Drive.

• Conditional Use approval for Golf Cart Rental at 1018 W US Hwy 80 Suite 501 (no outdoor storage)
• Conditional Use denial for Personal Care Home at 309 W Whatley St.
• Conditional Use approval for Hardware Store at 1276 W US Hwy 80 (must meet Main Street Overlay standards)
• PUD amendment to rezone three Jabot parcels to C‑2 Heavy Commercial denied
• Final Plat and acceptance of performance bond $2,238,425.48 for Tract W Townhomes Phase 1 at Cross Creek Drive & Anthem Mill Drive approved

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss two proposed ordinances and the 2026 legislative agenda. The session includes a review of the council meeting agenda and a closed dialogue for council members.

• Ordinance O2025-11.B regarding Street and Development Naming
• Ordinance O2025-12.A regarding Tree Fund Ordinance Revisions
• 2026 Legislative Agenda

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on the Major Subdivision Plan for Forest Lakes Phase 13, which proposes 54 single‑family residential parcels. It will also hold public hearings and take action on a conditional use request for golf‑cart rental services in the C‑2 Heavy Commercial district at 1018 West US Highway 80, Suite 501, and a variance request for storm‑water buffer requirements for the Lanier Tract at 1323 East US Highway 80. Several alcoholic‑beverage license changes for existing businesses are included in the consent agenda. The meeting includes public comment, an executive session, and standard procedural items.

• Approval of Major Subdivision Plan for Forest Lakes Phase 13 – 54 single‑family parcels
• Conditional Use Request for golf‑cart rental/leasing in C‑2 zone at 1018 West US Highway 80, Suite 501
• Variance request to modify 50‑foot storm‑water buffer for Lanier Tract at 1323 East US Highway 80
• Alcoholic beverage license changes for five existing businesses (Jim ‘n’ Nick’s Bar‑BQ, ALDI #89, Logan’s Roadhouse, Costco Wholesale, Ruby Tuesday)