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.
3,787 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
- Kennesaw, GA (131)
- Atlanta, GA (120)
- Roswell, GA (106)
- Columbia County, GA (96)
- Cobb County, GA (88)
- Pooler, GA (87)
- Commerce, GA (86)
- Mableton, GA (77)
- DeKalb County, GA (75)
- Glynn County, GA (72)
- Coweta County, GA (71)
- Jackson County, GA (71)
Latest matching meetings
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.
Planning Commission reviews five rezoning and special use permit requests
The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission is reviewing land use requests for properties in the city and county. These include requests for rezoning and special use permits for specific residential uses. Decisions will later be acted upon by the Floyd County Commission and Rome City Commission.
Cobb County Planning Commission to review 13 zoning and land use cases
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding zoning and land use permits. The agenda consists of 13 specific property cases across four districts.
Board to consider reducing buffer between gas station and daycare from 600 to 10 feet
The Board of Adjustments will hear 11 variance requests, including several to reduce setbacks and buffers for churches, gas stations, and residential properties. Notably, two applications seek to dramatically reduce minimum buffer distances for convenience gas stations, including one that would allow a gas station…
Preliminary zoning review for 4479 Atlanta Road in District 2
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing on August 18, 2026. Commissioners will discuss three preliminary zoning cases: OB-44-2026 for 4479 Atlanta Road (District 2), OB-45-2026 for 440 Interstate North Parkway (District 2), and OB-46-2026 for 1185 Ernest Barrett Parkway (District 1). They…
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear 10 variance requests
The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a variance hearing on August 12, 2026, to consider 10 new variance petitions for properties across Districts 1, 2, and 3. The board will decide whether to grant variances from zoning requirements for each property. Detailed property descriptions are on file at the…
Commission will consider zoning variances and rezoning, including 504 Craigtown Rd.
The Gordon County Planning Commission will discuss several zoning variance requests for properties ranging from 0.59 to 51.57 acres. It will also consider rezoning applications that would change land from agricultural (A-1) to single‑family residential (R-1) for parcels such as 504 Craigtown Rd and 192 Timms Loop. All…
Planning Commission considers telecom tower and zoning variances
The Lumpkin County Planning Commission will review requests for a new telecommunication tower and several zoning variances, including setbacks and lot size adjustments. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes and the consideration of a new subdivision plat.
Rezone request for 490 Clover St from single‑family to mixed‑density residential
The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission will consider several land‑use actions, including a rezoning of 490 Clover St, a planned development change for 940 College Avenue, and special‑use requests on multiple US‑29 properties. New business includes comment‑only preliminary planned developments at 660 West Broad…
Commission to hear rezoning and variance requests
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a variance request and a conditional use request. The Board of Commissioners will hear these items on August 18, 2026.
Planning Commission to consider data center ordinance amendment
The Rome/Floyd Planning Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) regarding data centers. The agenda also includes several special use permit and rezoning requests for properties in the city and county. Public hearings on these applications will be held later in August by…
Rezoning requests for industrial storage and a single family home
The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests. One involves changing land use to heavy industrial for truck and equipment storage, while the other proposes converting commercial land for a single family residence.
Agency will consider a TAD application for Match Point Way by RNG Investments
The Rome Redevelopment Agency will open the meeting, approve the minutes from its September 5 2025 meeting, and consider a TAD application submitted by RNG Investments, LLC for the Match Point Way project. Any additional items will be addressed under Other Business.
Zoning and land use cases on 4 properties set for Aug 4 hearing
The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, to consider four items: two zoning applications (Z-29-2026 at 1665 Joyner Avenue and Z-30-2026 at 2214 Roswell Road) and two land use plan amendments (LUP-16-2026 at 1096 Allgood Road and LUP-17-2026 at 1665 Joyner Avenue). No details…
Planning board to review subdivisions and mini-storage permit
The Kingsland Planning & Zoning Board will consider final plats for two subdivisions and a preliminary plat for a large single-family development. The board will also review a special use permit for a mini-storage facility and approve home occupation permits.
Planning Commission to review industrial park rezoning and new annexations
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning, conditional use permit, and parking variance for a 157.99-acre industrial site. The body will also review two property annexations and two ordinances amending the Land Use Management Code.
Planning Commission to consider two rezoning requests, including heavy industrial on Riverside Pkwy
The Mableton Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 30, 2026. The agenda includes one unfinished business item: a rezoning from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a truck/equipment storage facility at 630 Riverside Pkwy. Also on the agenda is a new business item: a rezoning from General…
Planning Commission to consider rezone and billboard request in Kingsland
The Planning Commission will review one request to rezone 4.72 acres from Agricultural Forestry to Commercial Neighborhood. The body will also consider five zoning variance requests and a proposal for a billboard installation.
Board to consider $1.6M park project and commercial rezoning
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several SPLOST infrastructure projects and a public hearing for a commercial shopping center rezoning. The body is also reviewing a draft action plan for CDBG and HOME funds totaling over $1.8 million.
Board of Zoning Appeals to review five variance requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider variance applications for five different properties. The board will review requests for sites on Chestnut Hill Rd, Whitlock Ave, Marbury Ct, Kenview Dr, and Sandtown Rd.
Board to approve $21,364,924.99 GMP amendment for Court Buildings and Sheriff’s Office renovations
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will vote on a GMP amendment worth $21,364,924.99 for the Court Buildings and Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Renovations. The agenda also includes approvals for a $33,710 hazard‑mitigation plan update, several grant acceptances, and multiple contract and task order approvals…
Board and Planning Commission hold work session to update Unified Development Ordinance
The Newton County Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission will convene a work session on July 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Admin Building, 1st Floor Large Conference Room, 113 Usher Street, Covington, GA. The session is designated to provide an update on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)…
Board of Zoning Appeals to review setback variances and conditional use permits
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider four land-use petitions. The body will decide on setback variances and conditional use permits for properties in Newnan and Sharpsburg.
Planning Commission to hear variance requests for Brand Road property
The Loganville Planning Commission will meet to consider five major variance requests for a property at 530 & 540 Brand Road. The requests, submitted by GBT Realty Corporation, seek relief from landscape buffer, stream buffer, and parking regulations. The body will also elect a new chairman and approve minutes from a…
Woodstock Council to consider rezoning and $438,961 playground renovation
City Council will vote on several land-use requests, including the annexation and rezoning of 545 Dobbs Road and amendments to the South on Main project. The body is also deciding on a contract for downtown playground renovations and a new parking citation collections agreement.
Historic Preservation Commission to review four Certificates of Appropriateness
The commission will review four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in Monroe. The body will also consider the minutes from the June 23, 2026, meeting.
Planning Commission to consider ordinance amending Development Code and Technical Manual
The Sandy Springs Planning Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the April 22, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes. Commissioners will hear a work‑session update titled “The Next Chapter Updates.” The commission will consider Case 2026-0002 TA-26-2, an ordinance to amend the Development Code and Technical…
Public hearing on rezoning 501 West Gordon St to low‑density residential
The City Council will hold a first‑read public hearing on a rezoning and variance request for 501 West Gordon Street, changing its use from professional‑industrial to R1 low‑density residential. A similar hearing will be held for 601 South Center Street, changing its use from neighborhood commercial to R1 low‑density…
Board to consider conditional use request for a telecom tower on Brownwood Road
The commissioners will review Tillman Infrastructure’s request for conditional use approval to locate a telecommunications tower on 33.69 acres on Brownwood Road (Tax Parcel 030-030B). They will also consider extending the moratorium on Planned Unit Developments and Community Mixed‑Use districts, a 120‑day extension…
Gordon County Board to consider nine rezoning and land use applications
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and a conditional use permit for poultry houses. The meeting also includes votes on professional service contracts and a proposed wage and compensation study.
Board to approve transfer of county land to the City of Covington
The Newton County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to transfer county-owned real property to the City of Covington. Other agenda items include several grant‑funded professional services contracts for the juvenile and resource courts, a fire‑department fee schedule revision, and the repeal and…
Commission will consider amending the zoning ordinance to regulate data centers
The Augusta City Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that would set land‑use criteria for data centers. It will also vote on several rezoning petitions, including a day‑care at 2933 Deans Bridge Road and an extended‑stay hotel at 1310 Walker Street. The agenda includes…
Approve LED retrofit at Southeast Clarke Park ballfields, saving $42,900 yearly.
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple approvals, such as a federal grant for opioid response, a tax commissioner salary adjustment, and several water and sewer projects. Public input will be taken on the consent items and on planning commission…
Planning & Zoning Board holds regular meeting with public hearing
The Clarkston Planning & Zoning Board will conduct its routine agenda items, including call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and review of minutes. A public hearing will be held, allowing residents up to three minutes each to address the board. The board will also consider any presentations, old business…
City Council to vote on budget amendments and zoning ordinances
The Chamblee City Council will consider budget amendments for FY2025 and FY2026, approve the award of road resurfacing and park construction bids, and vote on several zoning ordinances.
DDA to consider expanding downtown district and finalizing facade program
The Downtown Development Authority will meet on July 21, 2026, to decide on final approval of the DDA Facade Building and Enhancement Program, a resolution to expand the downtown district, and a job description for an Executive Director. Other agenda items include budget discussions, a Hispanic Business Expo…
Board to consider a 2KM award for a school gym renovation
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a variance request for a storage structure at 3630 Bethany Court. They will also consider a one‑day alcohol license for the 32nd Annual Blind Willie McTell Festival and the use of the Government Center Grounds for the Camellia City…
Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the July 7 meeting and confirm a natural gas service contract for Fire Station #10. Commissioners will conduct public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and a rezoning petition for Walt Sanders Road. The board will also consider several…
Board to vote on contracts, zoning changes, and road abandonment
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda of service agreements and funding requests, including a plumbing fixture replacement for the Sheriff's Office and a resolution to abandon a portion of Morris Callaway Road. The board will also consider several zoning changes and a…
Z-1-2026 rezoning request for 895 Elnora Drive in District 3
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning meeting on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Commissioners will consider a series of zoning and land‑use applications, including rezoning cases such as Z-1-2026 (895 Elnora Drive), Z-13-2026 (Hickory Grove Road), and Z-17-2026 (1795 Old Canton Road, 1785 Old Canton…