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Nichols - Variance — Variance in Douglas County, GA
Applicant seeks a variance to allow a fully enclosed batting cage structure that does not comply with setback requirements and metal siding standards on residential property in Lithia Springs. The structure has been in continuous use since 2023 for youth sports instruction with no neighbor complaints filed. The decision hinges on whether the public benefit to youth athletes outweighs the zoning code deviations, with applicant indicating the structure could be relocated to a 36-acre parcel if denied.
| Case number | Nichols - Variance |
|---|---|
| Type | Variance |
| Location | Lithia Springs, Georgia (property behind applicant's home) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Petitioner | Derek Nichols (applicant) and Joe Fowler (applicant's representative) |
| Hearing | 2026-09-21 (in 6 days) |
| Hearing body | Planning Zoning Variance |
| Status | new |
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- First seen — 2026-09-15: First seen on a Planning Zoning Variance agenda · Planning Zoning Variance
- Staff recommendation — 2026-09-21: Staff recommendation: none stated · Planning Zoning Variance
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