Council adopts revised public‑participation rules after debate on social media and meeting locations

South Fulton City Council voted Aug. 26 to adopt changes to the city’s public participation requirements for zoning cases after a lengthy debate about how to ensure residents receive timely notice.

The amended rules require developers to hold hybrid public participation meetings, mail notice to residents at least 45 days before a hearing and offer United States Postal Service Every Door Direct Mail as an option for neighborhood notice. Council members also amended the draft to require that in‑person meetings be held within the city limits whenever feasible; the council removed a proposed requirement that the city itself must publish meeting notices on…