Cobb County, GA — rezoning & P&Z cases
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Z-20-2026 — PBSH (Purpose-Built Student Housing)
This case involves a site plan approval for student housing development of 294 units with approximately 57,800 SF of building area on 6.64 acres currently zoned OS (Open Space). The project requires 485 parking spaces and must comply with fire apparatus access requirements including multiple fire hydrants and sprinkler systems. The developer must address traffic study requirements, curb/gutter/sidewalk improvements along Chastain Center Boulevard, and airport clearance due to proximity to Cobb County International Airport.
Z-26-2022 — Purpose-Built Student Housing (off-campus student apartment, mid-rise, 4-10 floors, 588 bedrooms)
This is a rezoning application for an off-campus student housing development with 588 bedrooms and mid-rise (4-10 floor) construction on Chastain Center Boulevard. The property is located within a Regional Activity Center (RAC) office subarea, and staff recommends approval as the proposed use aligns with comprehensive plan policies supporting mid- to high-rise residential in RAC designations. The development requires traffic study approval, aerial fire apparatus access, and coordination with airport authorities due to proximity to McCollum Field.
Z-25-2026 — rezoning
This rezoning petition requests changing the zoning from GC/NS to NRC for a 3807 Due West Road property currently developed with a building and parking lot, with wooded rear acreage. The site is within a Neighborhood Activity Center future land use designation and is subject to specific area policies requiring unified development planning and low-intensity commercial uses compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
LUP-12-2026 — More vehicles parked outside than Code allows
This case involves a temporary land use permit request to allow parking in excess of code-specified limits at a property on Pearson Road. The property is in the 19th District and the applicant seeks relief from standard parking restrictions. Developers should monitor if this sets precedent for parking variance approvals in the area.
Z-27-2022 — Coffee/donut shop with drive-through window and no indoor seating
This rezoning case proposes a coffee/donut shop with drive-through on Mars Hill Road, which is designated as a Neighborhood Activity Center in the Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with surrounding commercial and residential uses. Staff analysis indicates the development will not adversely affect existing properties or create excessive burden on streets and utilities. The project will require traffic impact study submission and right-of-way donations on Mars Hill Road, along with various Fire Department and infrastructure improvements.
16-2026 — Additional single-family residential lot; lot division to allow construction of a new single-family house
This rezoning request would allow the subdivision of a 0.53-acre R-20 parcel into two residential lots (approximately 10,290 and 11,440 square feet each) zoned R-12, enabling construction of an additional single-family residence. The proposal includes variances for reduced front setbacks (25' instead of 40'), reduced minimum lot sizes, and parking on non-hardened surfaces, with staff recommending approval subject to departmental conditions including fire access, site plan review, and a recorded lot-split plat.
Z-12-2026 — townhomes
Dennis Tidwell is requesting to rezone 1471 Bells Ferry Road from R-20 (single-family residential) to RM-12 (multifamily residential) to develop townhomes. The case has been held and continued multiple times since April 2026 and is scheduled for hearing before the Cobb County Planning Commission on June 2, 2026.
Z-16-2024 — climate-controlled self-storage
This rezoning proposal seeks to convert a property near Scufflegrit and Sandy Plains Roads to climate-controlled self-storage use, consistent with the Neighborhood Activity Center future land use designation. The project includes mixed-use commercial components (mini warehouse, shopping strip plaza, and restaurant uses) generating approximately 939 daily vehicle trips, requiring right-of-way donations and roadway improvements as conditions of approval.
LUP-10-2026 — Light automotive repair
McEachern Memorial Methodist Church is requesting a Temporary Land Use Permit to operate light automotive repair services at its property on Hopkins Road. This use requires special approval and has been held from the April 7, 2026 hearing until this May 5, 2026 hearing. Developers should monitor the approval conditions and any restrictions that may affect future similar uses in the area.
LUP-10-2024 — Light automotive repair services (non-profit), youth and adult ministry activities, and multipurpose gathering/storage space
McEachern Memorial Methodist Church is seeking a 24-month Temporary Land Use Permit to construct a multi-purpose facility on its 15.33-acre property that will include light automotive repair services as part of its Matthew 25:40 Car Care Ministry, along with youth and adult ministry activities. The proposed use includes strict conditions such as indoor-only repairs, limited hours (Thursdays 5pm-9pm and Saturdays 8am-6pm), no heavy automotive work, and extensive landscaping screening to protect adjacent residential neighbors on Hopkins Road.
Z-04-2026 — Indoor sports training facility with 4 indoor infield fields and netted practice/training areas
This rezoning proposal seeks to convert 3381 & 3391 Ernest Barrett Pkwy from LRO & O&I zoning to CRC zoning to accommodate a 30,000 square foot indoor sports training facility. While staff finds the use compatible with neighboring commercial and residential properties, the proposal conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan's Neighborhood Activity Center designation, which typically supports small offices, limited retail, and grocery stores rather than recreational facilities. The project generates approximately 602 daily vehicle trips and requires compliance with fire access, water/sewer, and stormwater management standards on a property within an AE flood hazard zone.
26-035 — Convenience store/gas station with 5 pumps (10 vehicle fueling positions) and 6,300-SF convenience store
This case involves a traffic impact study submittal for a proposed convenience store/gas station development with 5 pumps and a 6,300-SF store at Frey Road and George Busbee Parkway NW. The developer must submit a revised Submittal 1 and then a full traffic study (Submittal 2) addressing Cobb DOT comments, including additional study intersections and more conservative trip generation calculations. This is a Category 2 classification project requiring a ten-year horizon year analysis.
Z-14-2024 — Warehouse (30,000 sq ft)
This rezoning case proposes a warehouse use (30,000 sq ft) on property designated for Industrial Compatible and Low Density Residential uses. The proposal includes code-required buffering where the property abuts residential areas to the north and northwest, and staff determined the warehouse use would be suitable for the industrial-compatible location given limited delivery times and proximity to existing train tracks.
SLUP-01-2026 — Timber reduction to firewood operation (tree service)
This is a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) for Dane Tree Service operations involving timber reduction to firewood at a Light Industrial-zoned property. The application requires compliance with a 40-foot natural buffer stipulation from a prior 1998 zoning hearing and must meet fire access, fire hydrant distance, and DOT requirements including deceleration lanes and curb/gutter replacement. Code enforcement has documented violations and the property owner has retained legal counsel to address buffer requirements and obtain an as-built survey.
25-142 — Convenience store/gas station with car wash and food tenant
This case proposes a convenience store/gas station with car wash and food tenant at a high-traffic intersection (South Cobb Drive and River View Road). The project requires extensive traffic mitigation including left turn lanes, driveway spacing adjustments, and right-of-way improvements, which could impact neighboring developments or access patterns in the South Cobb corridor.
Z-27-2025 — convenience food store with self-service fuel sales
Knight Partners is seeking to rezone two parcels at the corner of South Cobb Drive and River View Road from residential/transportation-supporting zoning to commercial retail corridor to develop a convenience store with fuel sales. This case has been continued multiple times since November 2025, suggesting potential opposition or conditions requiring resolution.
LUP-05-2026 — Daycare (renewal)
Early Education, LLC is seeking renewal of a temporary land use permit for an existing daycare facility at 488 Hurt Road that has operated for several years without compatibility concerns in a low-density residential area. The daycare employs 8 staff members, receives minimal deliveries (1-3 per week), and operates Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with on-site parking and no known neighborhood complaints.
Z-09-2026 — Restriping business
This rezoning changes the property from GC (General Commercial) to LI (Light Industrial) zoning to align with the property's Industrial Compatible future land use designation. The proposed restriping business is compatible with surrounding industrial and commercial uses, and staff analysis concludes the change will not adversely affect adjacent properties or burden existing infrastructure.
Z-08-2026 — Very Low Density Residential (VLDR)
This rezoning of approximately 3545 Hiram Lithia Springs Rd from R-30 to RA-5 proposes a very low-density residential development with increased impervious coverage allowance (35% to 40%). The project involves elimination of an existing pond ("Stansel Pond") and requires significant stormwater management infrastructure, stream buffer compliance, and connection to South Cobb WRF for sewer service.
Z-20-2025 — Hydraulics business expansion
This rezoning from GC to LI enables expansion of an existing hydraulic repair facility with a 1,400 square foot addition, requiring four setback and lot size variances. The property is 0.48 acres with minimal parking proposed, and staff recommends approval subject to multiple departmental conditions including compliance with water/sewer, fire, stormwater, and transportation requirements.
Z-02-2023 — Multifamily Housing (Mid Rise)
This rezoning petition seeks to convert a 4600 Atlanta Road property from General Commercial (GC) to Residential Residential (RRC) zoning to enable a mid-rise multifamily development of approximately 299 dwelling units. The project has triggered multiple requirements including traffic studies, stormwater management design, water/sewer capacity review, and right-of-way dedication negotiations with Cobb County DOT. Key concerns include Atlanta Road's existing Level of Service C, the need for improved access deceleration lanes, and stormwater impacts on downstream drainage systems.
Z-06-2026 — Light industrial expansion of existing business
This rezoning request proposes to change the property from General Commercial (GC) to Light Industrial (LI) to allow expansion of an existing industrial business. The property is located at the intersection of Old 41 Highway and Hames Road in an area designated for industrial compatible uses, with minimal traffic impact expected since the proposed use serves an existing industrial customer across the street. Multiple infrastructure improvements including right-of-way dedications, sewer connections, and roadway improvements are required as conditions of approval.
Z-05-2026 — Residential development (43 single family homes)
This 43-unit single family residential development near Ernest Barrett Parkway in Cobb County requires rezoning and will impact the already over-capacity Osborne High School (295 students over capacity). The project involves Ernest Barrett Parkway access requirements, traffic impact mitigation, and coordination with multiple county departments for infrastructure, fire access, and right-of-way abandonment of Old Horseshoe Bend Road.
18-2026 — 68 multifamily residential units (4.95 units/acre)
This rezoning case involves 17.81 acres in Cobb County transitioning from R-20 single-family residential zoning to RM-8 multifamily residential zoning, proposing 68 residential units at approximately 5 units per acre. The project is subject to significant environmental constraints including floodplain areas (4.1+ acres), stream buffers, and state stream considerations that will require comprehensive stormwater management design and permitting from state and federal agencies.
Z-02-2026 — other
This site plan review and development proposal involves 68 single-family attached homes near the Dickson Road and Bells Ferry Road intersection, requiring right-of-way donations and traffic access improvements. The project must relocate existing public sewer infrastructure, provide on-site sewer capacity of approximately 16,170 GPD average daily flow, and comply with multiple fire access and parking standards. Developers should note strict requirements for road-of-way compliance, median construction for traffic control, and infrastructure upgrades on both arterial and local roadways before project approval.
LUP-31-2023 — Outdoor photography business operated by appointment only with one employee and 2-5 customers per day, 15-20 customers per week
This is a renewal application for a temporary land use permit allowing an outdoor photography business on a 7.2-acre residential property. The applicant proposes limited customer traffic (2-5 per day, 15-20 per week) by appointment only with one employee and ample parking on-site. Staff analysis concludes the use is compatible with the residential area given the property size, long driveway, and low-intensity operations, with approval recommended for 24 months subject to specified conditions including one 6-square-foot sign and compliance with Fire and DOT comments.
Z-07-2026 — Single family residential (20 dwelling units)
This is a residential development proposal for approximately 20 dwelling units on Hembree Road within a Low Density Residential future land use area. The project requires roadway improvements including right-of-way dedication, sidewalk installation, deceleration lane construction, and compliance with fire access standards. Multiple department stipulations will apply including traffic, utility infrastructure, and site design requirements.
04-2025 — Hydraulics business
A hydraulics repair facility is seeking to rezone 0.48 acres from GC (general commercial) to LI (light industrial) to expand its existing operation with a 1,400 square foot addition. The rezoning requires multiple setback and lot size variances to accommodate the facility's expansion on this constrained property.
Z-03-2026 — Light Industrial
This rezoning request aligns an operational light industrial use with the Industrial Compatible future land use designation. The property has operated for approximately 20 years with minimal impact and no proposed operational changes. Staff recommends approval with enhanced buffering and right-of-way requirements to mitigate impacts on the adjacent Green Acres residential neighborhood.
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