Cobb County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Cobb County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 30 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 19 approved (90% approval rate), 2 denied, 9 deferred. Activity was down 12% compared to April (691 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning Z10-2026 RaceTrac at Bells Ferry Rd & Ernest Barrett Pkwy

Denied.

RaceTrac Inc. request rezoning from PSC and NRC for a convenience food store with fuel sales in land lot 583 of 16th district, located at NW intersection of Bells Ferry Road and Ernest Barrett Parkway. 28 people opposed, none in support. District commissioner moved denial citing nothing materially changed since prior hearing and proximity to Bells Ferry Elementary and KinderCare. Represented by Kevin Moore.

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OB26-2026 lot size reduction for livestock (pet goats) on Ebenezer Court

Denied.

Kyle and Jade Shankman request a lot size reduction from required 2 acres to 2.53 acres reference [sic] and other variances to keep two pet goats on ~0.5-acre property, east side of Ebenezer Court at Shadowwood Drive, land lot 376 of 16th district. No opposition; ~9-10 supporters present. Motion to deny carried, but applicants permitted to keep existing goats until they die with no replacements.

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OB25-2026 Lowell Drive Townhomes private road and stream buffer averaging

Deferred.

Hampton 193 LLC requests making Lowell Drive Townhomes subdivision a private road and to allow stream buffer averaging, east end of Lowell Drive, land lot 64, 17th district. RM12 zoning, 22 townhomes proposed. 11 opposed (Lowell Drive residents, petition submitted). Held 30 days to June 16th meeting to bring in an all single-family proposal. Developer Brian Ponder.

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Variance V13 - 5037 Canopy Drive (initial tabling)

Deferred.

Gary Bryant Gilmore requested a variance to increase maximum allowable impervious coverage to 61%, reduce rear setback to 13 ft, reduce front setback to 23 ft, and reduce outdoor fireplace setback to zero at 5037 Canopy Drive. Board tabled the item so the applicant could obtain clarification/consent from the Cobb County School District regarding paver encroachment. Passed.

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OB20-2025 private road and gate for The Paddock subdivision

Approved.

JW Collection LLC requests installing a gate and making The Paddock subdivision a private road, south end of Gelding Court, land lots 626 and 671 of 16th district. R20 zoning, 13 homes (~$2M each). Three opposed (Vermillion subdivision residents); opposition wanted public ungated extension. Approved, Commissioner Gamble in opposition. Represented/presented by Michelle Horstemeyer of JW Collection.

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Variance V13 - 5037 Canopy Drive (final approval)

Approved.

After being tabled, V13 (Gary Bryant Gilmore, 5037 Canopy Drive) returned with an updated site plan keeping all hardscape on the applicant's property, removing pavers encroaching on school district land, and a 2,479-gallon underground rainwater collection/cistern system capturing impervious overage. Approved, with the board directing the applicant to work out the encroachment agreement with the Board of Education.

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Temporary land use permit for car-care ministry at McEacher Memorial Methodist Church on Macklin Road (LUP-10)

Approved.

McEacher Memorial Methodist Church Inc requested a temporary land use permit for light automotive repair in land lots 463, 464, 499 and 500 of the 19th district, south side of Macklin Road west of Hopkins Road. 54 in support, 3 opposed. Building reduced to multi-purpose with a fixed firewall separating car-care from church activities, an 8-foot wooden privacy fence along the rear of 2300 and 2320 Hopkins Road, limited to two days a week (Thursday/Saturday). Approved for 24 months over staff recommendation of denial.

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LUP11 auto broker renewal on Shiloh Rd (consent)

Approved.

Faust Properties LLC requests a temporary land use permit renewal for an auto broker in land lots 59 and 94 of the 20th district, south side of Shiloh Road, west of I-75 east of Cherokee Street. Approved on consent for 24 months.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 30 recorded zoning decisions. See all Cobb County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• GC → NRC at East side of Kent Rd, south of Kurtz Rd, land lot 733 of 16th district, Cobb County (Wadi Investments LLC)
• PSC → NRC at NW intersection of Bells Ferry Road and Ernest Barrett Parkway, land lot 583 of 16th district, Cobb County (RaceTrac Inc.)
• NRC → NRC at SE intersection of Scuffle Grit Road and Sandy Plains Road, land lot 776 of 16th district, Cobb County (Sugar Bear Properties LLC)
• GC → NRC at east side of Canton Road, south of Kurtz Road (Landlot 733, 16th District) (Wadi Investments LLC)
• PSC → NRC at NW intersection of Bells Ferry Road and Ernest Barrett Parkway (Landlot 583, 16th District) (Racetrack Inc)
• NRC → NRC at SE intersection of Scufflegrit Road and Sandy Plains Road (Landlot 776, 16th District) (Sugar Bear Properties LLC)
• R-20 → R-15, ~12 acres at west side of Old Canton Road and north/south sides of Clackam Road (land lots 768 and others, 16th District) (Jairo Murillo)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 135 instances
• variance: 82 instances
• residential: 45 instances
• subdivision: 45 instances
• commercial: 42 instances

What to Watch

• Subdivision mentions were up 165% from April.

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