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25-005 — Private family cemetery in Coweta County, GA
Sherrie Britt is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to establish a private family cemetery on 13.6 acres of Rural Conservation zoned property in Newnan, with the burial area limited to approximately 300 square feet. Staff found no expected adverse impacts to the street system, public facilities, or surrounding properties, but a neighboring property owner raised concerns about property value impacts and environmental hazards. The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4-1 to recommend approval with conditions including boundary recording and safety protocols.
| Case number | 25-005 |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Location | 1501 Boone Road, Newnan |
| County | Coweta County |
| Parcel / legal | 013-4094-002 |
| Acreage | 13.6 |
| Current zoning | RC (Rural Conservation) |
| Proposed use | Private family cemetery |
| Petitioner | Sherrie Britt |
| Hearing | 2026-03-26 |
| Hearing body | Board of Zoning Appeals |
| Staff recommendation | approve with conditions |
| Status | continued |
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