Cobb County Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Cobb County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 51 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 34 approved (83% approval rate), 7 denied, 10 deferred. Activity was up 71% compared to June (455 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Variance V84 - setback/gravel variances on Harris Drive (used-car broker)

Approved.

Louise Aldridge (authorized rep for owner Rosine Silva) requested variances at 24 Harris Drive (0.428 acre, general commercial) to reduce setbacks for an existing ~1,840 sq ft building (48 ft southern, 13 ft northern, 3 ft western), reduce setbacks for a 344 sq ft trailer, and allow maneuvering on gravel; land lot 1207 of 16th district. Board approved variance 1 (three-bay building) and variance 3 (gravel), but DENIED variance 2 (trailer), which must be removed within 30 days. Approved with conditions.

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Rezoning at 3807 Due West Road (Z25-2026)

Deferred.

Elite Engineering (Will Summey) requested rezoning from GC and NS to NRC for an existing convenience store with fuel sales at 3807 Due West Road, Land Lot T96 of the 20th District, southwest side of Due West Road northwest of Lisa's Drive. Applicant seeks to rebuild the store and add a fifth pump; same owner. 2 opposed citing traffic and light pollution. Held to August meeting to work through landscaping and stormwater.

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Rezoning Z12-2026 (Dennis Tidwell) townhomes on Bells Ferry Road

Denied.

Dennis Tidwell requested rezoning from R-20 to RM-12 for workforce-housing townhomes in Land Lot 870 of the 16th District, west side of Bells Ferry Road, north of Adair Drive. Applicant sought 15 attainable homes with voluntary deed restriction at 120% AMI. Denied without prejudice on a 4-1 vote with Chairwoman Cupid in opposition.

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OB-33-2026 (Hosilio Cruz) lot size reduction on Woods Lane

Approved.

Lot size reduction from required 20,000 sq ft to 14,664 sq ft (Tract 1) and 14,665 sq ft (Tract 2) and other variances for Hosilio Cruz, east side of Woods Lane, south of Harris Court, Land Lot 91 of 17th District. Pulled from consent due to opposition from adjacent owner at 540 Harris Court; resolution reached (eight-foot fence, plantings, tree retention, rainwater). Added back to consent 5-0.

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OB-34-2026 (Casey Bowers) buffer modification on Woolwich Court

Denied.

Amendment to stipulations and site plan for Casey Bowers regarding rezoning Z76 of 1992, northeastern terminus of Woolwich Court, west side of County Line Road, Land Lot 155 of 20th District. Applicant sought to remove the 75-foot undisturbed buffer for a pool/backyard. Denied.

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OB-38-2026 (Michael Heck) site plan amendment on Due West Road

Denied.

Amendment to stipulations and site plan for Michael Heck regarding rezoning Z19 of 2025, northeast side of Due West Road, northwest of Burnt Hickory Road, Land Lot 296 of 20th District. Applicant sought a second driveway/access with a deceleration lane for an office building. Staff opposed adding a second access. Denied.

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Lot size reduction/variances OB 33 (Hosilio Cruz)

Approved.

Lot size reduction from required 20,000 sq ft to 14,664 sq ft (tract 1) and 14,665 sq ft (tract 2) and other variances for Hosilio Cruz, east side of Woods Lane south of Harris Court, land lot 91 of the 17th district. Pulled off consent due to opposition (Candace Giuliano, 540 Harris Court), applicant and opposition reached resolution, added back to consent. Approved.

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Rezoning Z12 of 2026 (Dennis Tidwell) - townhomes

Denied.

Rezoning from R20 to RM12 for townhomes in Landlot 870 of the 16th District, west side of Bells Ferry Road north of Adair Drive, for Dennis Tidwell (workforce housing, 15 attainable homes). Denied without prejudice 4-1 with Chairwoman Cupid in opposition. Concerns cited: density, location, and infrastructure.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 51 recorded zoning decisions. See all Cobb County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• OS → RRC at West side of Chastain Center Boulevard, south of Chastain Road, Land Lots 363 and 430, 16th District (Campus Realty Advisors, LLC)
• R-20 → RM-12 at West side of Bells Ferry Road, north of Adair Drive, Land Lot 870, 16th District (Dennis Tidwell)
• OS → RRC at west side of Chastain Center Boulevard, south of Chastain Road, Landlots 363 and 430 of the 16th District (Campus Realty Advisors LLC)
• R-20 → RM-12 at west side of Bells Ferry Road, north of Adair Drive, Landlot 870 of the 16th District (Dennis Tidwell)
• HI → RRC at Northwest corner of Atlanta Road and Plant Atkinson Road (Branch Acquisition Company LLC)
• Zoning change at Landlots 894 and 900 of the 17th District, northwest corner of Atlanta Road and Plant Atkinson Road (Connor Thorpe)
• R-20 → R-15, 11.81 acres at West side of Old Canton Road and north/south sides of Clackam Road, Landlots 768 and 817 of the 16th District (Harold Murillo)
• GC → NRC at 3807 Due West Road, Landlot T96 of the 20th District

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 161 instances
• variance: 92 instances
• rezoning: 65 instances
• commercial: 62 instances
• industrial: 57 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 73% from June.
• Rezoning came up 67% more often than June.
• Commercial saw 88% more mentions month-over-month.
• Industrial is new this month with 57 mentions, not present in June.

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