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OTC25-0002 — Agritourism special events facility in Newton County, GA
This case proposes an overlay tier change from Almon Tier 1 Residential to Almon Tier 2 Non-Residential/Mixed Use on a 109.58-acre parcel currently zoned R-2 in District 4. The applicant seeks to establish an agritourism special events facility on the property. The Planning & Zoning board recommended approval 4-1, subject to obtaining a conditional use permit.
| Case number | OTC25-0002 |
|---|---|
| Type | Specific Use Permit |
| Location | 620 River Field Ln, Covington, GA 30014 |
| County | Newton County |
| Parcel / legal | Map & Parcel Number: 0043 038 |
| Acreage | 109.58 |
| Current zoning | R-2 (Single-Family Residential) |
| Proposed use | Agritourism special events facility |
| Owner | Jason Jones |
| Hearing | 2026-01-27 |
| Hearing body | Newton County Planning & Zoning |
| Staff recommendation | approve with conditions |
| Status | continued |
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- First seen — 2026-07-26: First seen on an agenda (backfilled from our archive) · Newton County, TX Planning & Zoning
- Staff recommendation — 2026-01-27: Staff recommendation: approve with conditions · Newton County Planning & Zoning
Also on the 2026-01-27 Newton County agenda
- REZ25-000010 — Rezoning
- FLU25-000008 — Rezoning
- REZ25-000011 — High Density Residential
- CUP25-000014 — Special events facility with alcohol sales for on-premises consumption
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