Coweta County Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Coweta County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was down 41% compared to July (333 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Special Use Permit for cell tower at 2257 Old Corinth Road

Approved.

Special use permit to construct a 195-foot monopole telecommunications tower plus 4-foot lightning rod (199-foot overall) on approximately 0.15 acres (80x80 lease area) of a 45.79-acre parcel zoned RC Rural Conservation at 2257 Old Corinth Road, Noonan, District 2. Filed by Steve Watkins, agent for Gulf South Towers. Tower designed for minimum four additional tenants. Approved with all staff conditions on a voice vote.

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Amendment to Article 26 Overlay/Quality Development Corridor Districts

Deferred.

Proposed amendment to Appendix A, Zoning and Development, Article 26 (Overlay Districts / Quality Development Corridor Districts), Section 261. Would modernize cladding materials (ACM panels, synthetic stone, thin brick, tilt-up), add a new district at Collinsworth Road/I-85 interchange and Highway 29 North & 154, modify Highway 29 South district to terminate at Bridgeport Parkway, and remove the Vernon Hunter Parkway district. Heavy public opposition tied to Project Oak/Bridgeport data center. Board chose to close the public hearing and re-advertise once a revised amendment is ready; no vote taken on the amendment itself. Chairman indicated he wants the Highway 29 South corridor kept to the Moreland city limit.

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Variance 26-21 at 253 Timber Creek Estates, Sharpsburg

Approved.

Petition variance 26-21, filed by Gary Adams, requesting a variance from Article IV, Section 47 to reduce the required distance between buildings/accessory structures from 10 feet to 7 feet for a proposed covered patio addition on the rear of the existing residence, located approximately 7 feet from the existing pool. The ~2.025 acre property is zoned RC (rural conservation) and contains a 3,567 sq ft single-family residence. The Board voted unanimously to recommend approval with three conditions. Final decision by the Board of Commissioners will be September 22, 2026.

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Acceptance of additional right-of-way along Greentop Road at Everhour Subdivision

Approved.

Acceptance of donation of additional right-of-way along Greentop Road, approximately 1.67 acres / 72,830 square feet, submitted by DRP Multistate PLLC in relation to a residential development adding turn lanes. County attorney reviewed and found suitable.

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Acceptance of roadways, greenway dedication, open space restriction - Smoky Hills Estates Phase 1

Approved.

Acceptance of deed of open space restriction and greenway dedication for Smoky Hills Estates subdivision, phase one, District 2, submitted by JV Each Construction Incorporated. Open space totals approximately 119 acres plus 25-foot greenway donation. Grading, storm drainage, curb, gutter and street base completed on Smoky Estates Drive, Smoky Oak Lane, and Smoky Pine Trail. Maintenance bond of $65,642 posted. County attorney reviewed documents.

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Amendment to Chapter 6 Alcohol Ordinance regarding wholesale distilled spirits

Approved.

Amendment to Chapter 6, Alcohol Beverages, Article 2, Sections 6-37 and 6-46 to add distilled spirits as an allowable wholesale dealer category along with malt beverage and wine, and establish distance requirements from churches, schools, and alcohol treatment centers. Staff recommended approval.

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• zoning: 31 instances
• industrial: 23 instances
• rezoning: 12 instances
• commercial: 10 instances

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