Zoning & land use in Georgia local government
What Georgia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
4,601 Georgia meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Georgia with the most zoning & land use activity
- Athens, GA (127)
- Kennesaw, GA (125)
- Atlanta, GA (122)
- Roswell, GA (112)
- Rome, GA (106)
- South Fulton, GA (98)
- Columbia County, GA (97)
- Commerce, GA (90)
- Cobb County, GA (87)
- Pooler, GA (87)
- Newton County, GA (86)
- Mableton, GA (82)
Latest matching meetings
Board considers two zoning variances for gas station buffer and parking reduction
The Rome Board of Adjustments will hear two variance applications at its October 15, 2026 meeting. One seeks to reduce buffer distances between a proposed convenience gas station and nearby homes and parks. The other requests fewer parking spaces for a duplex development.
Board of Zoning Appeals hears 14 variance requests Oct 14
The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a variance hearing on October 14, 2026, to consider 14 new variance cases across multiple districts. The agenda lists each case by ID, district, and address, but does not specify the nature of the variances. Property descriptions are available for public inspection at…
Putnam County P&Z to hear 7 requests including 4 rezoning and 2 variances
The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 6, 2026, to consider seven requests: two yard setback variances, one conditional use, and four rezoning applications. These items will also be heard by the Board of Commissioners on October 21, 2026. The agenda is limited to these…
Cobb Planning Commission hears 21 zoning and land-use cases
The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a regular zoning hearing to consider 12 rezoning applications (Z-33 through Z-44), 7 land-use permit requests (LUP-29 through LUP-35), and 2 special land-use permits (SLUP-8 and SLUP-9). The agenda lists only case numbers and addresses; no details on the nature of each…
Planning Commission reviews five zoning and use permit requests for Floyd County properties.
The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will review five county applications, including one special use permit and four rezoning requests. These items are currently in the planning stage; the Floyd County Commission will hold a public hearing on October 27, 2026, to act on them. The meeting also includes standard…
Commission to hold public hearing on rezoning 342.87 acres on Dennis Station Road
The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider a rezoning request from Putnam County Stone, LLC, on behalf of Weyerhaeuser NR Company. The request involves changing 342.87 acres on Dennis Station Road from agricultural (AG) to industrial-manufacturing (I-M) zoning. The meeting…
Board to hear six variance requests, including setback and lot width reductions
The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider six variance applications at its September 17, 2026 meeting. These requests involve reductions in setbacks, lot widths, and driveway widths, as well as waivers for accessory structure placement, solar panels, and fence construction. The board will also approve minutes from…
Waiver sought to cut private easement spacing from 500ft to 70ft on Woodrow Kay Rd
The Development Waiver Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a waiver request from Tyler Wilson / Wilson Quality Homes LLC. The applicant seeks to reduce the required 500-foot separation between private easement subdivisions along a county road to 70 feet for a property off Woodrow Kay Rd in Land Lot…
Committee reviews waiver to reduce private easement spacing from 500ft to 70ft
The Development Waiver Review Committee is holding a public hearing to review a waiver request for a 10.009-acre property off Woodrow Kay Rd. The applicant seeks to reduce the required distance between private easements along a County Road from 500 feet to 70 feet to allow for a new access point. The agenda also…
DWRC to hear waiver to cut private easement spacing from 500ft to 70ft
The Paulding County Development Waiver Review Committee will hold a public hearing on September 15, 2026, to consider a waiver request by Tyler Wilson / Wilson Quality Homes LLC. The request seeks to reduce the required 500-foot separation between private easement subdivisions to 70 feet for a property on Woodrow Kay…
Cobb BOC zoning hearing to consider four preliminary cases
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing to consider four preliminary cases, each listed as 'Other Business Cases' on the agenda. These cases are at the preliminary stage, meaning the board is reviewing them for initial approval or discussion, and no final decisions are indicated in the agenda…
Planning Commission to vote on dog kennels at 2199 Horsley Mill Rd.
The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide a request for a conditional use permit for dog kennels. The property is currently zoned for Agriculture. The agenda contains only this one substantive request alongside standard procedural items.
Planning Commission reviews three Heartwood site plans
The Richmond Hill Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review three initial site plans for projects in the Heartwood development: a campus, a bank, and a retail plaza. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 10 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.
Planning Commission to review industrial subdivision and variance requests
The Lumpkin County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider two new business items: a preliminary plat for a 7-lot industrial subdivision and a variance request. The meeting will also include approval of the August 10, 2026 minutes and other procedural matters.
Council to pick hiring firm for city manager search
The Loganville City Council will hold a combined work session and regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. Key actions include selecting a firm to hire for the city manager position, considering a moratorium extension on rezonings and annexations, setting the 2026 millage rate, and approving…
Board to hear two variance requests, including a stream buffer variance
The Mableton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests. The board will also handle routine items such as approving minutes and organizational matters. The first request seeks to reduce rear and side yard setbacks for a shed, and the second seeks a stream buffer variance for…
Zoning board to vote on 182-acre Wilson Drive rezoning and conservation subdivision
The Henry County Zoning Advisory Board will consider a rezoning request for 181.79 acres south of Wilson Drive from residential-agricultural to single-family zoning, along with a conservation subdivision proposal. The board will also review a postponed wireless communications facility request and a residential…
Council to vote on rezoning 1516 West Oak Drive to commercial use
The Marietta City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for 1516 West Oak Drive from R-2 residential to CRC commercial, with the Planning Commission recommending amended approval to OI (Office Institutional). The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including a $405,250…
Council to discuss Costco rezoning, housing update, and contract awards
The Lawrenceville City Council is holding a work session to discuss general city business, including a 6-month update on the First Housing Center, several rezoning and special use permit applications, and multiple contract awards for engineering, construction, and emergency services. No public comment is allowed…
Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals to hear 10 variance requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider variance petitions for 10 different properties. These cases are distributed across District 1 and District 3.
Council to hear rezoning requests and vote on new police chief
The Mableton City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss three rezoning requests, vote on designating an interim police chief, and consider ordinance updates. The meeting includes public hearings, consent agenda items, and unfinished business such as second readings of ordinances.
Council to vote on conditional height permit for multifamily development on College Street
The College Park City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional height permit for a multifamily residential development at 3636 College Street and 0 College Street. The agenda also includes several contract approvals, a special event permit, and a no-left-turn ordinance. The meeting includes routine…
Council to vote on conditional height permit for multifamily development on College Street
The College Park City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional height permit for a multifamily residential development at 3636 College Street and 0 College Street. The agenda also includes several consent items, such as contracts for police and fire equipment, festival funding, and a renovation…
Committee to review subdivision classes and multi-family housing rules
The Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes and to review specific sections of Chapter 26 of the Land Development code, including Class V and Class VI subdivision classes and Article XXI on multi-family housing. Public comments will be heard. The agenda…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews bylaws and considers exterior renovations
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from August 2026, discuss proposed updates to its bylaws, and review a design request for exterior renovations at 691 East Main Street. Ten minutes are allotted for public input.
Planning Commission to hear Costco rezoning and two special-use permits
The Lawrenceville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning matters: two special-use permit requests and one rezoning. The special-use permits are for properties at 272 Hurricane Shoals Road and 401 Industrial Park Drive, and the rezoning is for Costco at 2555 University Parkway. The commission…
Council to review 71-lot subdivision plat on Davis Lake Road
The Locust Grove City Council is meeting to approve minutes, accept financial statements, and act on several items including a preliminary plat for a 71-lot subdivision on Davis Lake Road, a resolution for a mural project, and multiple special event permits. The agenda also includes an ordinance to appoint a Public…
Planning board to weigh assisted living permit, light industrial rezoning
The Kingsland Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for an assisted senior living facility at 1323 Hospitality Drive and a rezoning of 0.9 acres at 1363 Harriet's Bluff Rd. to light industrial. The board will also consider four home occupation permits, a planned…
Greene County BOC to review plats, airport bid, liquor licenses
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering zoning and subdivision plats, business items including appointments, a deannexation resolution, an airport construction contract, and two alcohol beverage licenses. The agenda includes both preliminary and final plat approvals for…
Committee discusses park improvements and easement agreements
The Development and Planning Services Committee will review several infrastructure contracts and land use agreements. The agenda includes boardwalk replacements at Reed Creek and bank stabilization at Savannah Rapids Park.
Council to hear millage rate increase, sign rules, impact fee plan
The Forest Park City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed 2026 millage rate that, despite keeping the rate at 16.74 mills, would raise property taxes by 10.34% due to rising property values. The council will also consider a text amendment to tighten rules on nonconforming signs and authorize transmittal of…
City Council to vote on tax increase, IT contracts, and sign rules
The Forest Park City Council will discuss a 10.34% property tax increase due to rising property values, approve IT and janitorial service contracts totaling $599,000, and consider a text amendment to regulate nonconforming signs. The meeting also includes a presentation on the millage rate and a proposal to authorize…
Roswell Board of Zoning Appeals to consider corner lot variance for Holcomb Bridge Rd redevelopment
The Roswell Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss a variance request to remove corner lot Build-to-Zone requirements for a proposed commercial redevelopment at 1329 Holcomb Bridge Road. The project involves demolishing an existing bank to construct two drive-thru restaurants and a new bank. The agenda also includes a…
Board to vote on solar farm, battery storage, and data center ordinances
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed changes to the county code, including updates to technical codes, repeal of public nuisance dwelling rules, and expansion of Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts. The board will also discuss and potentially act on solar farm…
Planning Commission to vote on Holbrook Woodstock retirement unit increase
The Woodstock Planning Commission will hold public hearings and votes on several zoning items, including amendments to increase retirement units at Holbrook Woodstock, a variance for a porch at 202 Brighton Blvd, and a warehouse development at 125 Lorraine Parkway. They will also consider a text amendment regarding…
City Council to vote on rezonings, annexations, and major purchases
The Monroe City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on multiple rezoning requests along E. Fambrough Street and Jim Daws Road, two annexation proposals, and several contracts including a John Deere loader purchase and a Kenworth T880 truck. The meeting also includes updates on grants, a river park project, and…
City Council to vote on major rezonings and housing fund updates
The Canton City Council will hold public hearings and vote on multiple rezoning requests, annexations, and conditional use permits for developments including Riverstone, Pearidge Road, and Railroad Street. They will also discuss updates to the Canton Housing Fund and review the July financial report.
Board to consider 2027 budget, capital plan, and impact fee update
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting and public hearings. Key actions include considering the 2027 proposed budget, the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program, and the 2025 annual update to the Impact Fee Program. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts, change orders, and…
Planning Commission votes on Holbrook Woodstock expansion to 230 units
The Woodstock Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on four development applications, including a request to increase the Holbrook Woodstock retirement community from 175 to 230 units. The body will also consider a variance for a porch enlargement at 202 Brighton Blvd and a condition amendment for a…
Committee reviews financial report and new development application
The Water and Sewer Committee will approve the August 6, 2026 minutes and review the financial report presented by Rhinehart. The only specific new business item is the Kolton Homes/Kingston Downs Development, presented by DCCM Engineering. The agenda contains no other detailed proposals, dollar amounts, or public…