Cobb County Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Cobb County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. Activity was down 87% compared to July (779 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning Z17 of 2026 - Enclave at East Cobb subdivision on Clackam Road

Deferred.

Hero/Heido Murillo requests a rezoning from R-20 and R-30 to R-15 OSC (revised to R-15) for a residential subdivision in Landlots 768 and 817 of the 16th District, west side of Old Canton Road and north and south sides of Clackam Road. Approximately 11.81 acres, reduced from 18 to 14 single-family homes (15 lots created), ~4,800 sq ft homes with 5 bed/5 bath at $1M+ price point, developed by HomeStars DGS Realty and DGS Contractors. Four opposed, eight in support. Motion to hold until September meeting passed; applicant to return with distributed guest parking plan, buffer clarification, and stream determination for piping.

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Rezoning Z13 of 2026 - Prestwick senior living apartments on Hickory Grove Road

Deferred.

Prestwick Companies requests a rezoning from RSL supportive to RSL non-supportive for senior living apartments in Landlot 55 of the 20th District, north side of Hickory Grove Road and south side of Hickory Grove Place. Proposal is 73 units on twice the acreage of a comparable 74-unit project; revised to a 3-story/2-story split with two stories facing north residential, no access on Hickory Grove Place, shared commercial driveway on Hickory Grove Road, and sidewalks along frontage. Motion to hold for 30 days to allow another community meeting passed, with Commissioner Micheletto dissenting.

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Rezoning Z28 of 2026 - Smith Douglas Homes subdivision on Brown Road

Deferred.

Connor Thorpe (Smith Douglas Homes) requests a rezoning from R-30 to RE-4 (revised to R-20) for a single family subdivision in Landlot 1194 of the 19th District, east and west sides of Brown Road south of Brownwood Drive. Plan reduced from 79 lots (RA4) to 60 lots (R-20), with larger product than adjacent Sagebrook subdivision at expected mid-to-high $400,000s price points. Five opposed. Opposition cited flooding, siltation of creeks, and unhonored promises from prior developer Inline. Motion to hold until October meeting (60-day hold) passed.

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Z-1 of 2026 continued (Francisco J. Garcia Sanchez)

Deferred.

Rezoning case Z-1 of 2026, Francisco J. Garcia Sanchez, was continued by the Planning Commission until the September 1st, 2026 Planning Commission Zoning Hearing and will not be heard today.

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Z-13 of 2026 held (Press with Companies)

Deferred.

Rezoning case Z-13 of 2026, Press with Companies, was held by the Planning Commission until the September 1st, 2026 Planning Commission Zoning Hearing and will not be heard today.

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Z-17 of 2026 held (Jairo Murillo)

Deferred.

Rezoning case Z-17 of 2026, Jairo Murillo, was held by the Planning Commission until the September 1st, 2026 Planning Commission Zoning Hearing and will not be heard today.

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Z-21 of 2026 continued (Branch Acquisition Company LLC)

Deferred.

Rezoning case Z-21 of 2026, Branch Acquisition Company, LLC, was continued by staff until the September 1st, 2026 Planning Commission Zoning Hearing and will not be heard today.

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Z-22 of 2026 continued (The Haven at Eastside Inc.)

Deferred.

Rezoning case Z-22 of 2026, The Haven at Eastside, Inc., was continued by staff until the September 1st, 2026 Planning Commission Zoning Hearing.

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Zoning Changes

• RSL → RSL at Hickory Grove Road and Hickory Grove Place, Landlot 55 of the 20th District (Prestwick Companies)
• 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 (Melissa Murillo)
• R-30 → R-20 at East and west sides of Brown Road, south of Brownwood Drive, Landlot 1194 of the 19th District (Smith Douglas Homes)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 25 instances
• rezoning: 21 instances
• subdivision: 17 instances
• residential: 11 instances
• commercial: 7 instances

What to Watch

• Subdivision mentions were up 143% from July.

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