Paulding County Planning Commission Meeting (05/26/2026)

The Paulding County Planning Commission held a meeting on May 26, 2026, primarily to review zoning and rezoning applications, including requests for variances, site plan amendments, and special use permits. Key procurement-related discussions involved rezoning applications for commercial development, such as a 12.3-acre highway business district rezoning with a variance request for driveway frontage, and a 1.76-acre rezoning for a restaurant relocation with multiple stipulations including right-of-way donations and buffer requirements. The commission recommended approval of these applications with conditions, including traffic impact studies and coordination with the Georgia Department of Transportation. Public comments were heard, with some opposition citing concerns about noise, traffic, and neighborhood impact, while supporters emphasized community value and business continuity. Motions to approve with stipulations and variances were passed unanimously, and recommendations will be forwarded to the appropriate city councils or boards for final decisions. The meeting also included a deferral of a site plan amendment request to allow the applicant time for revisions.