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Lee County board holds over zoning code change to create a zoning hearing officer for further work
Summary
The board agreed to hold petition 25-PC-78 — which would replace the Zoning Board of Appeals with a Zoning Hearing Officer and create standards for amending previously approved special-use permits — to the April meeting for additional work and review.
On an item that drew specific caution from several board members, the Lee County Board voted to hold over petition 25-PC-78, a proposed revision to Title 10 of the Lee County Code of Ordinances that would replace the Zoning Board of Appeals with a Zoning Hearing Officer and establish standards for amending previously approved special-use permits.
Nancy moved to hold the petition over to the April County Board meeting; Mr. Kitson seconded the motion and it carried by voice vote. Board members said the change will require refinement and follow-up. One member who has consulted with DeKalb County described that county’s earlier transition as a learning process that involved initial “hiccups” but ultimately led to a functioning system; the speaker urged patience and additional work to adapt the process to Lee County conditions.
The board’s action was procedural (postponement for further consideration) and does not alter current practice pending additional drafting and public review. The item will return to the April agenda with further materials for the board and public.
