Newton County, GA — rezoning & P&Z cases
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PP26-000003 — 310 single-family detached houses (Sherod Farms Development)
Dinah Pace Holdings, LLC is presenting a preliminary plat for Sherod Farms Development, a 399.3-acre residential project on Dinah Pace Road in District 4 that would include 310 single-family detached houses on property currently zoned R-2 (Single-Family Residential). The project's approval would introduce significant residential development to this area, potentially affecting land use patterns and infrastructure demands across multiple parcels.
FLU26-000001 — rezoning
A 14.75-acre agricultural property on Woodlawn Road is being rezoned from Agricultural (A) to Rural Estate (RE) to facilitate a family conveyance. The future land use map designation is also being amended from Agriculture/Forestry (AF) to Rural Residential (RR) as part of this rezoning request.
REZ26-000004 — Multi-tenant retail building
This case seeks to rezone 3.63 acres from single-family residential (R-2) to commercial general (CG) zoning to allow development of a multi-tenant retail building. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 5-0, suggesting potential conflicts with the existing land use character or comprehensive plan.
PP26-000002 — Towns at Yellow River residential subdivision
This case involves a preliminary plat extension request for a 28.16-acre residential subdivision project at 730 & 740 North Crowell Road in Newton County. The Planning Commission denied the request 4-1, which could affect development timelines for this residential project. Developers should monitor the outcome and any potential resubmittal strategies.
PP26-000001 — Mixed Use Development - 28 townhomes and 3,900 square foot retail building (Riverstone Grove)
The preliminary plat for Riverstone Grove Mixed Use Development on 4.35 acres along Salem Rd was denied by the Planning & Zoning Commission on a 5-0 vote. The project proposed 28 townhomes and approximately 3,900 square feet of retail space across multiple parcels with mixed zoning designations.
AUP26-000003 — Place of worship in an existing commercial suite
An administrative use permit was approved to allow Kingdom Living Life Center to operate a place of worship within an existing commercial suite at 3253 Salem Rd on 6.83 acres zoned Highway Commercial. This case demonstrates a religious use being accommodated in a commercial corridor without requiring rezoning.
REZ26-000003 — Convenience store with gas pumps
This rezoning request seeks to convert 1.93 acres from single-family residential to general commercial (CG) zoning to develop a convenience store with gas pumps in the Salem Tier 2 Moderate Commercial Overlay. The case was tabled for 60 days with a 5-0 vote, so it will not proceed at this meeting.
UDOAMD26-001 — other
This case proposes amendments to Chapter 1, Article 5, Division 510-200 of the Newton County Zoning Ordinance regarding convenience store regulations. The amendments will modify the zoning code provisions that govern how convenience stores are permitted and regulated in the county. Developers should review these amendments to understand any changes to convenience store use requirements, density standards, or operational requirements that may affect commercial development projects.
OSPEC26-000001 — Dobbs Landing subdivision with private streets on the portion south of Harold Dobbs Rd
The applicant is seeking a special exception to use private streets instead of public streets for the southern portion of the Dobbs Landing subdivision, which spans 108.174 acres of the 213.854-acre project. This exception to the Almon Overlay zoning requirements could affect infrastructure and accessibility standards for the development.
REZ26-000002 — rezoning
Clint Harris is seeking to rezone a 1-acre tract (Tract 2) from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural Residential (AR) zoning for a family conveyance. The rezoning affects only one acre of an 11.03-acre property currently zoned Agricultural with FLUM designations of AF and RR.
NTL26-000001 — Wireless telecommunications tower facility
A conditional use permit is being requested to develop a wireless telecommunications tower facility on a 3.36-acre property zoned for single-family residential use. The actual project area is limited to 0.29 acres, indicating a small footprint for the tower structure. This case may be relevant to developers seeking to install or collocate on wireless infrastructure in the Newton County area.
AUP26-000001 — Child day care facility in a residential home
An administrative use permit (AUP26-000001) has been requested to authorize operation of a child day care facility within a single-family residential home on a 0.9-acre parcel in District 1. This case may be relevant to developers operating residential properties or considering child care-related uses in R-1 zoning districts.
CUP26-000002 — Auto parts business (AutoZone)
A 1.62-acre site in District 4 is seeking a conditional use permit to develop an AutoZone auto parts business within the CG zoning district under the Almon Tier 2 Non-Residential/Mixed Use Overlay. This overlay-governed conditional use permit will determine whether auto parts retail is an acceptable use in this development node location.
CUP26-000001 — Office with outside storage/fleet parking
This is a conditional use permit application for a 1.94-acre office operation with outside storage and fleet parking in the Almon Tier 2 Overlay district. The site is located in Newton County District 3 and is zoned Highway Commercial. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in commercial development within the Almon Tier 2 overlay area and need to understand how conditional use permits for office and storage uses are being approved.
REZ25-000012 — rezoning
This rezoning request seeks to change a 4.7-acre parcel from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural Residential (A-R) zoning to facilitate a family conveyance. The property is located in District 1 and currently zoned for agricultural use, with a Rural Residential future land use designation. If approved, the A-R zoning would permit residential development that may affect land use compatibility in the surrounding agricultural area.
OSPEC25-000001 — Wireless telecommunications tower
T-Mobile is seeking a conditional use permit to construct a new wireless telecommunications tower on a 0.23-acre lease lot within an R-2 residential zone. The request includes a waiver of Salem Overlay landscape buffer requirements that would normally mandate 100% vegetative screening with 75% evergreen materials reaching 6 feet height within two years.
CUP25-000015 — Upholstery business in 1,280 sq. ft. accessory structure with customer contact for home occupation
This case involves a conditional use permit request to allow an upholstery business as a home occupation on a 6.59-acre rural residential property. The proposed use would operate from an accessory structure with customer contact permitted. Developers should monitor this case if they have interest in home-based commercial operations or agricultural-residential zoning flexibility in Newton County.
FLU25-000008 — rezoning
This case involves assignment of RMF (Multi-Family Residential) zoning to two small parcels totaling 1.06 acres that were recently deannexed from the City of Covington. Developers considering multi-family residential projects in Newton County should monitor whether this zoning assignment affects the availability or desirability of this newly unincorporated property.
REZ25-000011 — High Density Residential
This rezoning case involves two parcels at 91 & 100 Edgefield Lane in Newton County District 4 with a Future Land Use Map designation of High Density Residential. The current zoning is not specified in the agenda, but the property is being considered for rezoning in alignment with its HDR future land use designation.
CUP25-000014 — Special events facility with alcohol sales for on-premises consumption
This conditional use permit request seeks approval for a special events facility with on-premises alcohol sales on a 6.83-acre plaza site in the Highway Commercial zone. The applicant will need to demonstrate compliance with local operational and licensing standards for the proposed use. This case may be relevant if you are considering similar event venue or entertainment-oriented developments in Newton County.
FLU25-000004 — C-store with gas pumps and restaurant
This rezoning request seeks to convert 2.689 acres from Agricultural Residential to Highway Commercial zoning to accommodate a convenience store with gas pumps and restaurant. The project involves two properties and represents a significant change in land use from agricultural to commercial/retail purposes. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in Highway Commercial development or are affected by commercial intensification in the area.
OTC25-0002 — Agritourism special events facility
This 109.58-acre property seeks an overlay tier change from Almon Tier 1 (residential) to Almon Tier 2 (non-residential/mixed use) to enable an agritourism special events facility. The rezoning would convert current single-family residential zoning to allow commercial special events operations on a substantially sized parcel in District 4.
FLU25-000009 — Family conveyance subdivision
This is a rezoning request for an 11.03-acre parcel from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential zoning to enable subdivision for family conveyance purposes. The Future Land Use Map amendment from Agriculture/Forestry to Rural Residential supports the requested zoning change.