Cobb County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Cobb County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 25 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 14 approved (88% approval rate), 2 denied, 9 deferred. Activity was down 25% compared to May (603 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 1471 Bells Ferry Rd (Z-12 of 2026)

Denied.

Dennis Tidwell requests rezoning from R-20 to RM-12 for 15 owner-occupied workforce-housing townhomes in Landlot 870 of the 16th District, west side of Bell's Ferry Road north of Adair Drive. Commission recommended denial, following staff recommendation for denial. Commissioner Beloyed noted Commissioner Micheletto was inclined to support staff comments but asked to move it to the Board of Commissioners.

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Other Business 30 of 2026 road frontage reduction (Emanuel E. Ahima)

Approved.

Considered a reduction of required public road frontage from 75 feet to zero feet for Emanuel E. Ahima to split Tract 2 of his 2.82-acre property into two residential lots, on the south side of Mackinac Road, land lot 454 of the 19th district. Three neighbors opposed citing a prior BZA variance limiting to three homes. Approved with condition of no further lot split; Commissioner Gamble in opposition.

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Rezoning at Atlanta Rd and West Village Way (Z-24 of 2026)

Approved.

RB 448 Atlanta Road, Southeast, LLC requests rezoning of 0.31 acres from R-20 to PVC for inclusion in a mixed-use development in Landlot 748 of the 17th District, southeast corner of Atlanta Road and West Village Way. The parcel assembles with ~0.8 acres already zoned PVC for a Cafe Racer restaurant with drive-through. Three opposed (residents of 4400 West / West Village) offering conditional support with seven requests (stop sign, driveway relocation, pedestrian crossing, 6am-11pm hours, drive-through orientation, dumpster relocation, 14-day notice). Commission recommended approval with recommendations attached.

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Variance V67 at Macklin Road (Jeff Taylor)

Deferred.

Request to reduce setbacks for a proposed 2,400 sq ft garage from 100 feet to 86 feet adjacent to eastern property line, allow a second electrical meter, and allow non-hardened gravel surface, land lots 401 and 414 of the 19th district, north side of Macklin Road. Opposition (Don Patterson, 1900 Macklin Road) cited illegal slab construction, stop work orders (March 2 and February 26, 2026), erosion/sedimentation into his lake, and code findings under Section 134-94. Held for 60 days with conditions/recommendations. Vote.

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Variance V70 at Sanibel Lane (Juan C. Garcia and Mara Garcia)

Deferred.

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

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Rezoning Z19 of 2026 at Harold Ave and Patmel Road

Approved.

David Allison requested rezoning from R-20 to R-12 for an additional single family residence (lot split into two lots) at the northwest corner of Harold Avenue and Patmel Road, land lot 372 of the 17th district. Approved with amended DOT comments: five-foot right-of-way donation on Patmel and Harold and waiver of payment in lieu of sidewalks. Motion carried with Commissioner Borle in opposition.

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Rezoning Z24 of 2026 (RB 4448 Atlanta Road SE LLC)

Approved.

RB 4448 Atlanta Road Southeast, LLC requested rezoning from R-20 to PBC for a mixed-use development in land lot 748 of the 17th District, at the southeast corner of Atlanta Road and West Village Way. Approved on consent 5-0 subject to Planning Commission recommendation.

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Rezoning Z12 of 2026 (Dennis Tidwell) on Bills Ferry Road

Deferred.

Dennis Tidwell requested rezoning from R-20 to R-12 for 15 owner-occupied townhomes (workforce housing) on a 1.4-acre site, land lot 870 of the 16th District, west side of Bills Ferry Road north of Adair Drive; density 10.7 units/acre. Staff recommended denial. Board held the case one month to work with staff on reduced density; motion carried.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 25 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 Bills Prairie 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 Harold Avenue and Patmel Road (northwest corner), 17th District (David Allison)
• R-20 → RM-12, 1.4 acres at 1471 Bells Ferry Rd, Marietta (Dennis Tidwell)
• R-20 → RM-8, 2.7 acres at Greer's Chapel Road, north of Barrett Lakes Boulevard, 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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