Cobb County Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Cobb County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 17 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (64% approval rate), 4 denied, 6 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Denial of LUP 1-2026 Jonathan and Sarah Elmer Dog Breeding

Denied.

Land use permit for dog breeding at 4998 Lost Valley Lane was denied. Applicants had 18 dogs with 8 breeding dogs, licensed by Georgia Department of Agriculture. Neighbors opposed citing noise, safety concerns, and incompatibility with R-30 residential character. Board determined breeding is only permitted in LI or HI zones, not residential.

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Z-5 of 2026 - Revive Land Group Single-Family Community

Denied.

10.7-acre tract on Barrett Parkway at Old Horseshoe Bend Road requesting rezoning from R-20 to RA-5 for 43 detached single-family homes. Applicant requested 11 variances including lot size reduction from 7,000 to 3,700 square feet. Opposition cited traffic impacts on Barrett Parkway, environmental concerns about tree removal, and density incompatible with adjacent R-20 neighborhood.

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LUP-1 of 2026 - Elmer Dog Breeding Permit

Approved.

Request for temporary land use permit for dog breeding at 4998 Lost Valley Lane on 4-acre R-30 property. Applicants have 18 adult dogs (miniature poodles, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Havanese), 9 breeding. Homeschool family with 9 children. Opposition from 4 of 6 neighbors in Valley at Lost Mountain cited noise, loose dogs, and covenant violations.

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Consent Agenda Approval

Approved.

Board approved consent agenda including: Z3-2026 Forrest Boss (GC to LI rezoning at Atlanta Road/Ledford Street), Z7-2026 Red Ridge Properties LLC (R-30 to R-20 at Henry Road), LUP 3-2026 Faygo Santos (outdoor photography renewal), LUP 4-2026 Jean Jean Baptiste (additional people/vehicles), OB 1-2026 Roscoe Jackson (lot size reduction), OB 4-2026 Stuart Napchin (road frontage reduction), OB 7-2026 Brookstone HOA Inc (site plan amendment), OB 8-2026 ECAT Manager LLC (site plan amendment), OB 9-2026 Town Park Apartments LLC (stipulation amendment).

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Denial of LUP 49-2025 Dares and Har

Denied.

Land use permit for additional people and vehicles at Highland Terrace, West of Canton Road was denied. Applicant was not present at this hearing or December hearing. Staff and planning commission recommended denial due to code enforcement violation.

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Approval of OB 5-2026 Early Education LLC Road Frontage Variance

Approved.

Approved reduction of required public road frontage from 75 feet to zero feet for Early Education LLC at eastern end of Russell Drive in Land Lot 120 of 17th District. Property is adjacent to existing Montessori school/daycare. Applicant plans to build single-family home for retirement. Seven neighbors initially opposed citing concerns about rental property and past tenant issues.

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Variance Denial for Shed at Piedmont Glen Court

Denied.

Anna Major's variance request to reduce setbacks for an existing 192 sq ft shed from required 35 feet to zero feet adjacent to northeastern property line and 3 feet adjacent to southeastern property line was denied. The shed was built without permit 6 years ago and is located within 10 feet of a sewer easement and in the floodway. Applicant ordered to remove shed within 60 days and meet with zoning office to permit relocation.

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Consent Agenda Approval - Seven Variance Cases

Approved.

Board approved consent agenda including: V-23 (Wendell Floyd) sign variance at Powers Ferry Road/Interstate North Parkway; V-24 (Vinings Church) sign variance at Atlanta Road/Winchester Parkway; V-25 (Eric Burris) setback reduction at San Andre Drive; V-26 (Brandy Weldy) pool equipment variance on Holly Springs Road; V-27 (Malone Construction) impervious coverage increase to 63.4% and pool equipment setback at Rivers Call Boulevard; V-30 (Ron King Classic LLC) side setback reduction to 17 feet on Velma Drive; V-18 (Ernest Crumley) front setback and accessory structure setback at Lattimore Farm Drive/Covell Court with amended rear setback to 7 feet.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 17 recorded zoning decisions. See all Cobb County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RMR (33 units/acre), RHR (66 units/acre) → RM-24 (24 units/acre), RM-60 (60 units/acre) at Regional Activity Centers (Cumberland, Town Center areas along I-75 corridor) (Cobb County Community Development)
• Current NAC standards (5 units/acre) → MXN Mixed Use Activity Center Neighborhood (8 units/acre, 40 feet height) at Neighborhood Activity Centers countywide (Cobb County Community Development)
• Current CAC standards (5 units/acre) → MXC Mixed Use Activity Center Community (16 units/acre) at Community Activity Centers countywide (Cobb County Community Development)
• UVC, PVC, RRC districts → MXR Mixed Use Activity Center Regional (60 units/acre, 135 feet height) at Regional Activity Centers (I-75 corridor) (Cobb County Community Development)
• GC → LI at Southwest side of Atlanta Road and North side of Ledford Street, Land Lots 371 and 422, 17th District (Forrest Boss)
• R-30 → R-20 at East side of Henry Road across from Creek Park Drive and Timberbluff Drive, Land Lots 533 and 548, 16th District (Red Ridge Properties LLC)
• GC → LI at Southwest side of Atlanta Road, north side of Ledford Street (Land Lots 371 and 422, 17th District) (Forrest Bosp)
• GC → LI at Northwest corner of Old 41 Highway and Hames Road (Land Lot 934, 19th District) (Cauliflower Inc.)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 136 instances
• residential: 108 instances
• commercial: 74 instances
• rezoning: 60 instances
• land use: 59 instances

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