Newton County, GA — rezoning & P&Z cases
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REZ26-000005 — rezoning
Rezoning case for 1042 Woodlawn Rd from Agricultural (A) zoning to an unspecified zoning district. The property is currently designated Rural Residential (RR) on the Future Land Use Map and has a companion case referenced in the agenda.
FLU26-000002 — Snapping Shoals EMC office and operations expansion project
Snapping Shoals EMC seeks a future land use map amendment from Residential to Transportation/Communications/Utilities and concurrent rezoning from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) & R-2 (Single-Family Residential) to CG (General Commercial) across 11.57 acres to support an office and operations expansion project. Staff recommended approval 5-0.
NTL26-000002 — 150 ft. monopole-style wireless communications facility for Verizon Wireless
Conditional use permit for a 150-foot monopole-style wireless communications facility for Verizon Wireless on 0.23 acres at 3325 Hwy 162. The facility is proposed in A-R and R-1 zoned districts. Staff recommended approval by a 5-0 vote.
AUP26-000004 — Place of worship
Request for an administrative use permit to operate a place of worship in an existing building on a 1.4-acre property zoned Neighborhood Commercial. Staff approved the request 5-0.
FLU26-000001 — rezoning
Rezoning of 14.75 acres to A-R (Agricultural Residential) district to facilitate subdivision for a family conveyance. Staff recommends approval.
FP26-000001 — Subdivision into two single-family home parcels
This final plat request seeks to subdivide a 2.29-acre Agricultural Residential parcel on Cook Road into two lots for single-family residential development. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-0 to deny the application, which may indicate concerns with the subdivision layout, access, or consistency with area development patterns.
PP26-000004 — Single-family residential development (222 detached houses)
The Easthampton Development preliminary plat for 222 single-family homes on 89 acres along Harold Dobbs Road was denied 3-0 by the Planning Commission. This rezoning case in District 3 on currently R-2 zoned land was rejected, which could affect similar residential development proposals in this area.
CUP26-000003 — Farm wedding ceremonies only
Applicant has withdrawn their request for a conditional use permit to operate farm wedding ceremonies on a 36-acre property zoned Agricultural and Agricultural Residential. This case is no longer active and does not impact development planning.
REZ26-000003 — Convenience store with gas pumps
This 1.93-acre rezoning request seeks to convert single-family residential land to commercial (CG) zoning to develop a convenience store with gas pumps within the Salem Tier 2 Moderate Commercial Overlay. The Planning Commission recommended denial unanimously, indicating this proposal does not align with the area's zoning policies despite being in a designated commercial overlay.
PP26-000003 — Sherod Farms Development - 310 single-family detached houses
The preliminary plat for Sherod Farms Development on 399.3 acres at 10287 Dinah Pace Rd proposes 310 single-family detached homes in a currently R-2 zoned area. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny this plat application, which may affect any development timeline or strategy for this property.
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.
CUP26-000002 — Auto parts business (AutoZone)
This is a conditional use permit request for an AutoZone auto parts facility on 1.62 acres zoned General Commercial in District 4. The case was tabled by the Planning Commission on 3/24/26 for 60 days and is now before the full board on the May 2026 agenda.
FLU25-000009 — Family conveyance
This rezoning request seeks to rezone 1 acre of a larger 11.03-acre property from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural Residential (AR) zoning for a family conveyance. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously (5-0), indicating favorable staff position on this subdivision and zoning change.
UDOAMD26-001 — other
This case proposes amendments to Chapter 1, Article 5, Division 510-200 of the Newton County Zoning Ordinance governing convenience stores. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendments by a 5-0 vote. Developers should monitor whether these ordinance changes affect convenience store development standards, permitted uses, or operational requirements in Newton County.
OSPEC26-000001 — Dobbs Landing subdivision with private streets on portion south of Harold Dobbs Rd
The applicant is seeking a special exception to the Almon Overlay's public street requirement to allow private streets for the Dobbs Landing subdivision on 108 acres. The Planning Commission denied the request 5-0, indicating opposition to the private street approach in this overlay district.
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.
CUP26-000001 — Office with outside storage/fleet parking
This case seeks a conditional use permit for an office use with outside storage and fleet parking on a 1.94-acre parcel in the Almon Tier 2 overlay district. The Planning Commission recommended approval, making this a straightforward administrative matter for developers evaluating commercial opportunities on Highway Commercial-zoned land in Newton County.
REZ25-000012 — Family conveyance
This rezoning request seeks to change 4.7 acres from Agricultural (A) to Agricultural Residential (A-R) zoning to facilitate a family conveyance of property on Bates Road in District 1. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval unanimously (4-0).
OSPEC25-000001 — Wireless telecommunications tower for T-Mobile
This case involves a conditional use permit for a new wireless cell tower on a 0.23-acre lease lot within an R-2 residential zone at 12011 Brown Bridge Rd. The applicant is also seeking a waiver of Salem Overlay landscape buffer requirements, which was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
CUP25-000015 — Upholstery business in a 1,280 sq. ft. accessory structure with customer contact for home occupation
This case requests a conditional use permit to operate an upholstery business in a 1,280 sq. ft. accessory structure on a 6.59-acre Agricultural Residential property in District 1. The staff has recommended approval by unanimous vote (4-0), indicating the proposed home occupation use is consistent with the area's character. Developers should note this approval establishes a precedent for home-based commercial uses in A-R zoned areas.
REZ25-000010 — rezoning
This rezoning case involves two parcels at Highway 212 with current zoning of Neighborhood Commercial and Agricultural-Residential districts. The Future Land Use Map designation is Commercial, indicating potential for conversion to commercial use. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in Highway 212 commercial properties or are planning competing projects in the area.
FLU25-000008 — rezoning
This case involves rezoning two parcels (0.55 and 0.51 acres) to the RMF (Multi-Family Residential District) in Newton County following their deannexation from the City of Covington. The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 5-0 vote, making this a favorable rezoning for multifamily residential development.
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 special events facility in the Highway Commercial zone at Salem Rd would operate as a 6.83-acre venue with alcohol service. The planning staff unanimously recommended approval (5-0 vote), indicating no significant zoning conflicts with the existing CH zoning and Tier 2 overlay.
FLU25-000004 — Convenience 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 Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval on a 5-0 vote, indicating strong support for the commercial development.
OTC25-0002 — Agritourism special events facility
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.