Coweta County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Coweta County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (83% approval rate), 2 denied, 1 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Buffer variance at SW corner of State Route 34 West and Bruce Jackson Road

Denied.

Petition VAR 26-02 by Virginia Singh to reduce 50 ft zoning buffer to 15 ft on west side (35 ft reduction) and to 25 ft on south side, for a 4,700 sq ft convenience store with fuel sales on 1.83-acre C-old commercial parcel zoned since 1969. BZA recommended denial. Board denied.

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Front setback (canopy) variance at SW corner of State Route 34 West and Bruce Jackson Road

Denied.

Petition VAR 26-03 by Virginia Singh to reduce front building setback along Highway 34 from 135 ft to 93 ft from center of right-of-way for fuel canopy. BZA voted to deny. Motion to approve with conditions failed; subsequent motion to deny carried.

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Variance 26-11 guest house acreage reduction at 344 Bill Hart Road

Approved.

Board recommended approval of a variance to reduce the minimum required acreage for a guest house from 10 acres to approximately 7.63 acres to allow an 896 sq ft guest house ~115 feet behind the principal dwelling, to be used by an 82-year-old family member. Property ~7.63 acres, zoned RC (Rural Conservation). Applicant Jeffrey Grubbs. Final decision by Board of Commissioners June 16, 2026.

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Front setback variance for Sweetwater Veterinary Clinic at Highway 29 and Pine Road

Deferred.

Petition VAR 26-01 by Blue Frog Engineering on behalf of TSP LLC for a two-story ~5,500 sq ft veterinary clinic; requesting front setback reduction from 135 ft to 105 ft on Highway 29 (30 ft reduction) and 100 ft to 60 ft on Pine Road (40 ft reduction). BZA recommended denial. Tabled to June 2nd for applicant to explore keeping 135 ft setback on 29 and water/sewer connection.

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Front setback variance for guest home at 1640 Hines Road, Moreland

Approved.

Petition VAR 26-09 by Brian Cahoon for a front setback reduction for a proposed guest home; foundation poured at ~83 ft instead of required 100 ft from right-of-way due to a permitting miscommunication. BZA recommended approval unanimously. Board approved with condition and refund of the $500 variance fee.

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Variance 26-10 front setback reduction at 9 West Shore Trace

Approved.

Board recommended approval of a front setback variance reducing the required 50-foot front setback to 40 feet along West Shore Trace to allow a 22ft x 22ft detached garage in the Lake Redwine Plantation subdivision. Property is ~0.812 acres, zoned RC (Rural Conservation). Applicants Andrew and Elizabeth Strassel, represented by Mark Murphy. Recommending board only; final decision by Board of Commissioners June 16, 2026.

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Rezoning/LDGS points exception at Fisher Spur Rd, Hudgens Rd, Palmetto Tyrone Rd

Approved.

Petition REZ 26-02 by Robert Materi, Carol Materi, and Catherine Lannan to develop a 23-lot subdivision (each min 2 acres) on approximately 51.21 acres zoned RC Rural Conservation, via a points exception from the LDGS (property scored 5 points; 6 required for 2-acre lots). Two-phase development. Approved by voice vote with staff conditions plus added sentence to condition three.

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Transmittal of Comprehensive Plan 2026-2046 to Three Rivers and Georgia DCA

Approved.

Board approved execution of a letter transmitting the Comprehensive Plan 2026-2046 to the Three Rivers Regional Commission and Georgia Department of Community Affairs for final review. Plan includes a streamlined format, revised vision statement referencing 'unique character', and a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program targeted for creation in 2030 via a separate ordinance. Carried by voice vote amid public opposition.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 recorded zoning decisions. See all Coweta County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RC → RC, 51.21 acres at 296 Fisher Spur Road, Hudgens Road, and Palmetto Tyrone Road, Newnan (Robert Materi, Carol Materi, Catherine Lannan)

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