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Council holds first reading on Hooper Street rezoning for 5.13‑acre multifamily proposal; neighbor opposes
Summary
Ordinance 56‑25 was introduced May 19 to rezone 5.13 acres at 111 Hooper Street from R‑1/R‑2 to R‑3 to allow multifamily affordable housing; council scheduled a public hearing for June 2 and heard one nearby homeowner oppose the rezoning.
Athens City Council conducted a first reading May 19 of Ordinance 56‑25, a rezoning request to change approximately 5.13 acres at 111 Hooper Street from R‑1 and R‑2 residential zoning to R‑3 (multifamily residential). The planning commission recommended the rezoning on April 2, 2025, and the ordinance states the change is intended to allow development of affordable multifamily housing consistent with the Athens 2040 comprehensive plan.
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