Cobb County Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Cobb County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 19 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 15 approved (100% approval rate), 4 deferred. Activity was down 55% compared to February (719 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Consent Agenda - Z-9-2026 Rezoning GC to LI

Approved.

Kopecky CRE Holdings LLC rezoning from GC to LI for contractor use on West Atlanta Street, South of South Cobb Drive in Land Lot 292 of the 17th District. Approved with conditions including site plan compliance, signage removal/repair, no outside storage within 35 feet of right of way, vehicles parked in striped paved spaces, and compliance with fire, stormwater, water/sewer, and DOT requirements.

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Z-1-2026 Tree Service Rezoning Held

Deferred.

Francisco J Garcia Sanchez request to rezone from R-20 to LI for tree service at western terminus of El Nora Drive, west of Shallowford Road in Land Lot 133 of the 16th District. Property has 1.44 acres. Staff recommended denial due to non-compliance with future land use map and surrounding residential properties. Held for 30 days to allow applicant to retain counsel and address multiple code violations including too many business vehicles, expired tags, non-compliance with single family dwelling regulations, and business equipment on residential property.

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Rezoning at Hiram Lithia Springs Road for Rock Built Homes/Habitat for Humanity (Z-8 of 2026)

Approved.

Approved rezoning from R-30 to RE-5 for 36-lot single-family subdivision on 11.5 acres on southeast side of Hiram Lithia Springs Road, southwest of Angham Road. Mixed-income development with Rock Built Homes (market rate) and Habitat for Humanity (one-third of homes for affordable housing at 80% AMI). Uses ARPA funding for land acquisition.

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Z-8-2026 Brock Built Homes 36-Lot Subdivision with Habitat for Humanity

Approved.

Brock Built Homes LLC rezoning from R-30 to R-5 for 36-lot single-family subdivision on 11.44 acres at Hiram Lithia Springs Road and Angham Road in Land Lot 809 of the 19th District. Partnership with Habitat for Humanity - one-third of homes (12 units) will be sold through Habitat's 80% AMI program targeting Cobb County employees, teachers, and first responders. Minimum lot size 7,000 square feet. Staff had recommended denial due to non-compliance with future land use map (very low density residential at 2 units/acre). Commission approved with mandatory left turn lane requirement.

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Rezoning at Barrett Parkway for Revive Land Group (Z-5 of 2026)

Approved.

Approved rezoning from R-20 to RA-5 for 36 detached single-family homes on 10+ acres on east and west sides of Ernest Barrett Parkway at Old Horseshoe Bend Road. Developer reduced from original 43 homes to 36 homes (3.6 units per acre). Piedmont Residential LLC/Revive Land Group is the applicant.

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Temporary Land Use Permit for Additional Vehicle Parking (LUP-2 of 2026)

Approved.

Approved temporary land use permit for April Merchanton to allow one additional vehicle (5 total outside) at property on southeast corner of Woodhill Drive and Shadowwood Court in Land Lot 376 of 16th District. Applicant operates car dealership and detailing business.

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Stipulation Amendment for Auto Use at Atlanta Road (OB-11 of 2026)

Approved.

Approved stipulation amendment for Jose R. Medina to change permitted use from restaurant-only to include light auto repair, auto detailing, restaurant, or community retail uses at property on west side of Atlanta Road, north of Mosey Drive.

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Consent Agenda Items Including Piedmont Residential Rezoning (Z-2 of 2026)

Approved.

Approved consent agenda including rezoning from R-20 to RM-8 for Piedmont Residential LLC single-family community on east side of Bells Ferry Road and north/west sides of Dixon Road, south of I-75. Also approved Kopecky CRE Holdings rezoning from GC to LI for contractor parking lot restriping, Early Education LLC daycare permit renewal, Dan Hilton road frontage reduction, and two EV charging station installations.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 19 recorded zoning decisions. See all Cobb County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-20 → RA-5, 10+ acres at East and west sides of Ernest Barrett Parkway at Old Horseshoe Bend Road, Land Lot 691 of 19th District (Revive Land Group LLC)
• R-30 → RE-5, 11.5 acres at Southeast side of Hiram Lithia Springs Road, southwest of Angham Road, Land Lot 809 of 19th District (Rock Built Homes LLC)
• R-20 → RM-8 at East side of Bells Ferry Road and north/west sides of Dixon Road, south of I-75, Land Lots 858, 859, 870, 871 of 16th District (Piedmont Residential LLC)
• GC → LI at East side of West Atlanta Street, south of South Cobb Drive, Land Lot 292 of 17th District (Kopecky CRE Holdings LLC)
• GC → LI at West Atlanta Street, South of South Cobb Drive, Land Lot 292 of 17th District (Kopecky CRE Holdings LLC)
• R-20 → LI, 1.44 acres at Western terminus of El Nora Drive, west of Shallowford Road, Land Lot 133 of 16th District (Francisco J Garcia Sanchez)
• R-20 → RM-8, 17.8 acres at East side of Bells Ferry Road and North/West sides of Dixon Road, South of I-75, Land Lots 858, 859, 870, 871 of 16th District (Piedmont Residential LLC)
• R-30 → R-5, 11.44 acres at Southeast side of Hiram Lithia Springs Road, Southwest of Angham Road, Land Lot 809 of 19th District (Brock Built Homes LLC)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 55 instances
• residential: 44 instances
• density: 41 instances
• rezoning: 31 instances
• land use: 25 instances

What to Watch

• Density mentions were up 52% from February.

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