Commission unanimously backs Patton request to rezone for backyard chickens
Oct 27, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
The planning commission unanimously recommended rezoning 1.06 acres on North Lee Drive from R-2 to R-5 so Julie Patton can keep a small flock of chickens and ducks; staff had recommended approval and no opposition was recorded during the public portion.
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The Whitfield County Planning Commission unanimously recommended rezoning a 1.06-acre lot on North Lee Drive from R-2 to R-5 to allow homeowner Julie Patton to keep a small flock of chickens and ducks. The recommendation will go to the Whitfield County commissioners for final approval.
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