Jasper Planning Commission | May 26, 2026

The Jasper Planning Commission meeting held on May 26, 2026, primarily focused on a proposed text amendment to the city's zoning ordinance concerning off-street parking design standards for non-residential uses. The amendment aimed to revise requirements to allow vehicles to back out onto one-way streets, facilitating increased angled parking availability downtown, particularly on Wall Street, which is proposed to become a one-way street. The discussion included considerations of traffic flow improvements, compliance with state Department of Transportation (GDOT) regulations, and the impact on commercial developments such as Hensley Plaza. The commission addressed concerns about parking variances, state road jurisdiction, and ADA compliance issues raised by residents. After deliberation, the commission voted to approve the text amendment as presented, enabling more flexible parking arrangements on one-way streets to support downtown development and traffic management.