Coweta County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Coweta County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 12 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (82% approval rate), 2 denied, 1 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

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

Denied.

Petition VAR 26-02 (26-002) filed by Virginia Singh for a 4,700 sq ft convenience store with fuel sales on a 1.83-acre C-old commercial parcel. Requested to reduce the 50-foot buffer to 15 feet on the west and 25 feet on the south. Board of Zoning Appeals recommended denial. Board denied on a 4-1 voice vote citing intersection safety concerns.

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Front building setback variance at State Route 34 West and Bruce Jackson Road

Denied.

Petition VAR 26-03 (26-003) filed by Virginia Singh to reduce the front building setback along Highway 34 from 135 feet to 93 feet from center of right-of-way (canopy setback). Board of Zoning Appeals voted to deny. A motion to approve with staff conditions (including a left turn lane on Highway 34) failed; a subsequent motion to deny carried.

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Guest house acreage variance at 344 Bill Hart Road (Variance 26-11)

Approved.

Jeffrey Grubbs requested a variance under Article 7, Section 72, Item 11B to reduce the minimum acreage requirement for a proposed 896-square-foot guest house from 10 acres to approximately 7.63 acres on an RC (Rural Conservation) property. The guest house would be located toward the rear of the property, approximately 115 feet from the principal dwelling, to be utilized by a family member. Board recommended approval; final decision by Board of Commissioners June 16, 2026.

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Rezoning/points exception at 296 Fisher Spur Road, Hudgens Road, and Palmetto Tyrone Road

Approved.

Petition REZ 26-02 (2602) filed by Robert Materi, Carol Hamza/Materi, and Catherine Lannan to rezone approximately 51.21 acres, zoned RC Rural Conservation, via a points exception from the LDGS to develop a 23-lot subdivision with two-acre minimum lots (density 0.45 units/acre). Approved by voice vote with staff conditions plus a clarifying sentence added to condition three regarding Hudgens Road realignment timing.

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Front setback variance at northwest corner of Highway 29 and Pine Road

Deferred.

Petition VAR 26-01 (2601) filed by Blue Frog Engineering on behalf of TSP LLC for a two-story approximately 5,500 sq ft Sweetwater Veterinary Hospital. Requesting front setback reductions on Highway 29 (from 135 ft to 105 ft, a 30 ft reduction) and Pine Road (from 100 ft to 60 ft, a 40 ft reduction). Board of Zoning Appeals recommended denial. Tabled to June 2 to obtain answers on sewer tie-in and 135-foot setback alternatives.

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Front building setback variance at 1640 Hines Road, Moreland

Approved.

Petition VAR 26-09 (2609) filed by Brian Cahoon for a front setback reduction from 100 feet to 83 feet from the right-of-way for a proposed guest home whose foundation was poured at 83 feet due to a permitting miscommunication. Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval unanimously. Board approved with condition and refunded the $500 variance fee.

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Front setback variance at 9 West Shore Trace (Variance 26-10)

Approved.

Andrew and Elizabeth Strassel requested a front setback variance under Article 23 to reduce the required 50-foot front setback to 40 feet along West Shore Trace for a proposed 22-foot by 22-foot detached garage on a 0.812-acre RC (Rural Conservation) property in the Lake Redwine Plantation subdivision. Board recommended approval; final decision by Board of Commissioners June 16, 2026.

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Transmit Comprehensive Plan 2026-2046 to Three Rivers and DCA

Approved.

Request to execute a letter transmitting the Comprehensive Plan 2026-2046 to the Three Rivers Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for final review. Extensive discussion of the plan's revised vision statement, transfer of development rights (TDR) program targeted for 2030, and mill village revitalization. Passed by voice vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 12 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, and Catherine Lannan)

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