Public Notice - Planning & Zoning

Five applications have been filed for land-use changes with regards to the Zoning Regulations of Franklin County, Georgia.

Marie Hendrix, 891 N Fairview Rd, Lavonia, Ga 30553 has filed a conditional use permit for an Event Venue on a +/- 23.93 acre tract. The property is located on 210 Thomas Rd and is further identified as tax parcel 053 169B.

Jason Eason, 2311 Starrs Bridge Rd, Canon, GA 30520 has filed for a conditional use permit for Two Poultry Houses on a +/- 50 acre tract. The property is located on Black Snake Rd and is further identified as tax parcel 057 094A.

Joey Gilbert, 205 Williams Bridge Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577 has filed for a conditional use permit for an Event Venue on a +/- 11.19 acre tract. The property is located at 1297 Franklin County Boat Ramp Rd and is further identified as tax parcel 070D 116.

Jeremy Stratton, 190 One Mile Lane, Carnesville, GA 30521 has filed for a conditional use permit for Retail Farm Store on a +/- 9.75 acre tract. The property is located at 190 One Mile Lane and is further identified as tax parcel 045 004.

The Franklin County Planning Department has submitted an application to consider the adoption of a new Unified Development Code with an accompanying updated zoning map.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive public comment regarding this application on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 5:30 PM at the Franklin County Justice Center located at 7085 Hwy. 145, Carnesville.    

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing for all who have an interest in this application on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 5:30 PM at the same location.

For additional information, please contact the Franklin County Planning Director, at 706-384-2483.