License and Variance Board Meeting

The City of Smyrna, Georgia License and Variance Board held a public meeting on July 22, 2026, to consider two variance requests related to residential property modifications. The first item involved a variance to allow a second kitchen in an existing single-family home, which had been constructed without prior approval but was supported by the Community Development staff with stipulations to prevent rental use. The board approved the variance after the applicant explained the timing and intent behind the addition. The second item was a variance request to permit a 6-foot wooden fence in the front yard of a corner lot, exceeding the standard 4-foot allowance. The applicant had obtained HOA approval with minor conditions, and the city engineer confirmed no sight distance issues. The board approved this variance with a standard stipulation to comply with submitted plans. Additionally, the board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were discussed during this session.