Board defers Banes Road 5-acre-variance request, asks for water, septic and setback studies

Sep 18, 2026

The Coffee County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to defer a request to split a roughly 9-acre parcel on Banes Road after neighbors raised concerns about water access, septic feasibility and runoff; the board requested a water/runoff study, clear setbacks and a site plan.

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The Coffee County Board of Zoning Appeals deferred action on a request to subdivide a roughly 9‑acre parcel on Banes Road so the applicant can provide additional technical information. Applicant Jeff Dean asked to create a 3‑acre lot for a relative to build a single‑family residence; neighbors urged caution and more documentation.

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