Johns Creek meetings outline FY2027 budget, millage rate hearings, zoning and parks changes
Johns Creek residents saw a packed two weeks of city meetings, but no minutes have been published yet for any session held between July 8 and July 15. All items below reflect what was on the agendas; no votes or final decisions can be confirmed until minutes are released.
Land use petition at 6975 McGinnis Ferry Road
A July 8 public participation meeting addressed a land use petition involving rezoning (RZ-26-0002), a special use permit (SUP-26-0001), and two variances (VC-26-0002 and VC-26-0003) at 6975 McGinnis Ferry Road. The agenda called for an applicant presentation followed by a public question-and-answer session. No outcome is available.
City Council: zoning, river protection, and lease agreement
The City Council met July 10 and again July 13, with overlapping agendas. Items scheduled for consideration included:
- A lease agreement with Land Baron Properties, LLC for the Old Wilson Road right-of-way.
- A zoning text amendment to prohibit certain home occupation uses deemed incompatible with residential properties.
- A zoning text amendment to establish definitions and special uses for Advanced Air Mobility and vertiports.
- Metropolitan River Protection Act (MRPA) certificates for single-family residential development at 10555 Embry Farm Road and for a porch, deck, and bathroom extension at 9355 Riverclub Parkway.
Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether any of these items were approved, tabled, or continued.
FY2027 budget and parking ordinance
Work sessions on July 10 and July 13 included the initial presentation of the FY2027 Budget. Council also was scheduled to discuss text amendments to the Parking Ordinance, parking enforcement procedures and a penalties fee schedule, code revisions regarding e-bikes and electric scooters in parks, and Budget Amendment Number Two. A July 13 work session also listed a TSPLOST intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County.
No budget figures, vote tallies, or adoption outcomes are available from the agendas.
Millage rate public hearings
Johns Creek held multiple public hearings on the FY2026 millage rate — two on July 10 and one on July 13. Each hearing was dedicated to a presentation on the millage rate and public comment. The proposed tax rate itself is not specified in the agenda summaries, and no decision is recorded.
E-bikes and scooters in parks
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee met July 13 and July 15 to consider a proposed amendment to City Code Section 38-57 that would prohibit operating e-bikes and electric scooters within city parks. The proposal includes creating designated parking areas with bicycle and scooter racks at park entrances. The committee also was set to discuss whether the Boardwalk should be treated as a park or a trail facility.
Agendas also listed review of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and updates on facility improvements: Autrey Mill animal enclosures, Newtown Park clubhouse addition, and Cauley Creek parking lot construction.
What this means for residents
Several of these items — the property tax rate, the FY2027 budget, park rules for e-bikes and scooters, and new zoning definitions for vertiports — could directly affect household costs, recreation access, and future development patterns. Residents should watch for published minutes to learn what was decided.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Check the city's official calendar for any newly posted sessions.