Cobb County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Cobb County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 29 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 18 approved (90% approval rate), 2 denied, 9 deferred. Activity was down 25% compared to May (605 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 1471 Bells Ferry Road (Z12 of 2026)

Denied.

Dennis Tidwell requests rezoning from R-20 to RM-12 for 15 owner-occupied workforce townhomes on 1.4 acres in Landlot 870 of the 16th District, west side of Bell's Ferry Road north of Adair Drive. Commissioner Beloyed moved for denial noting Commissioner Micheletto's preference to advance to the Board of Commissioners; recommendation for denial 4-0.

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OB25 private road and stream buffer for Hampton 193 LLC townhomes

Denied.

Hampton 193 LLC requested making Lowell Drive townhome subdivision a private road and stream buffer averaging for a 22-unit RM-12 townhome enclave at the east end of Lowell Drive in land lot 64 of the 17th district. Five opposed. Staff recommended denial. Motion for denial carried, then amended to denial without prejudice, also 5-0.

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Variance V67 - Jeff Taylor held 60 days

Deferred.

Request to reduce setback for a proposed 2,400 sq ft (40x60) garage from 100 ft to 86 ft adjacent to eastern property line, allow a second electrical meter, and allow gravel access, land lots 401 and 414 of 19th district, north side of Macklin Road, west of John Ward Road (approx 6.3 acres). Opponent Don Patterson of 1900 Macklin Road cited stop-work orders (Feb 26 and March 2, 2026), unpermitted slab construction near a state waterway, and lake sedimentation ($40,000 dredging estimate). Held 60 days. Vote.

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Rezoning at Atlanta Road and West Village Way (Z24 of 2026)

Approved.

RB 448 Atlanta Road, Southeast, LLC requests rezoning of 0.31 acres from R-20 to PVC (Planned Village Commercial) for inclusion in a mixed-use / drive-through restaurant development (Cafe Racer) in Landlot 748 of the 17th District, southeast corner of Atlanta Road and West Village Way. The 0.31 acres is being assembled with an adjacent ~0.8-acre PVC parcel. Three opposed offered conditional support. Recommended for approval 4-0 with recommendations.

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Variance V66 - David Campbell held 30 days

Deferred.

Request to allow gravel access, allow an existing 165 sq ft shed at front of principal building, and reduce shed setback from 12 ft to 1 ft, land lot 342 of 20th district, east side of Hiram-Ackworth Highway (Highway 92), south of Sayre Drive. Applicant is owner of 243 Hiram-Ackworth Highway SE, Dallas, GA; cited pending Highway 92 expansion (PI-002-0052) and financial hardship. Opposition (Joanna Smith) raised lake sedimentation concerns; applicant stated no land disturbance had begun on his property. Held 30 days for stormwater review. Vote.

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Variance V70 - Juan and Mara Garcia held 60 days

Deferred.

Request to reduce setbacks for an existing approx 368 sq ft pergola from 30 ft to zero feet adjacent to eastern and southern property lines, and increase maximum impervious coverage from 45% to 55%, land lot 233 of 17th district, 2711 Sanibel Lane. Opposition Shirley Knight of 2713 Sanibel Lane raised property-line encroachment (per McClung Surveyors), code enforcement violations, and impending litigation. Held 60 days to allow county staff to inspect for building code compliance and opposition to seek legal remedies. Vote.

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Rezoning Z24 at Atlanta Road and West Village Way

Approved.

RB 4448 Atlanta Road Southeast, LLC requests rezoning from R-20 to PBC for a mixed-use development in land lot 748 of the 17th district, southeast corner of Atlanta Road and West Village Way. Approved on consent subject to Planning Commission recommendation. Motion carried.

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Rezoning Z23 at 2997 Johnson Ferry Road

Approved.

2997 Johnson Ferry LLC (owner Reese Lewis) requests rezoning from GC to NRC for retail and commercial uses (head spa and ambulance company office) in land lot 539 of the 16th district, west side of Johnson Ferry Road south of Waterfront Drive. Two opposed on parking/water/dumpster concerns. Approved with prohibited-use and no-overnight-parking conditions. Motion carried.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 29 recorded zoning decisions. See all Cobb County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-20 → R-12 at Northwest corner of Harold Avenue and Patmel Road, land lot 372 of 17th district (David Allison)
• R-20 → R-8 at West side of Greer Chapel Road, north of Barrett Lakes Boulevard, land lots 208 and 209 of 20th district (Manor Restorations, LLC)
• R-20 → PBC at Southeast corner of Atlanta Road and West Village Way, land lot 748 of 17th district (RB 4448 Atlanta Road Southeast, LLC)
• R-20 → R-12, 1.4 acres at West side of Bells Ferry Road, north of Adair Drive, land lot 870 of 16th district (Dennis Tidwell)
• GC → NRC at West side of Johnson Ferry Road south of Waterfront Drive, land lot 539 of 16th district (2997 Johnson Ferry LLC)
• R-20 → R-12 at Northwest corner of Harold Avenue and Patmel Road, Landlot 372, 17th District (David Allison)
• R-20 → RM-12, 1.4 acres at 1471 Bells Ferry Road, Landlot 870, 16th District (Dennis Tidwell)
• R-20 → RM-8, 2.7 acres at West side of Greer's Chapel Road north of Barrett Lakes Boulevard, Landlots 208 and 209, 20th District (Manor Restorations LLC)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 93 instances
• variance: 80 instances
• residential: 43 instances
• rezoning: 39 instances
• density: 35 instances

What to Watch

• Density is new this month with 35 mentions, not present in May.

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