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Bulloch County approves conditional use for Brooklyn farmers market on Bell Road
Summary
The board approved a conditional use permit allowing a farmers market and vendor events at a greenhouse property on Bell Road (AG‑5 zoning), following staff and Planning and Zoning recommendations and with no opposition registered.
Bulloch County commissioners approved a conditional use permit requested by Lloyd Strickland (represented at the hearing) to allow a property on Bell Road to host public and private vendor events, including a farmers market. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, and no members of the public signed up to oppose the request.
Why it mattered: the permit allows the property owner and market operator to run a recurring Saturday market (proposed hours: 2 p.m.–5 p.m.) with multiple vendors and temporary activities. Staff advised the project will follow supplemental standards for conditional uses in the AG‑5 zoning district rather than site‑specific conditions.
Applicant statement and staff notes Michelle Wilson, the operator identified herself as owner of the Brooklyn Farmers Market and the on‑site greenhouse business; she told the board the market moved to the greenhouse property to provide a better location for vendors, food trucks, bakers and artisans. Staff showed aerial photos, a site plan with vendor locations and a proposed parking area, and explained the property is on a county‑maintained dirt road.
Board action A motion to approve the conditional use passed unanimously; the chair noted no one signed up in opposition. Planning staff said supplemental standards in Section 14‑40 will apply and explained that conditions such as parking, setbacks and site circulation will be checked through permitting.
Ending Planning will issue the conditional‑use permit and monitor compliance with supplemental standards and any required driveway or parking improvements; the market operator said the market will operate on Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m.
