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Commission votes to disapprove rezoning for 5385 Washington Road after neighbor concerns

Columbia County Planning Commission · November 12, 2025
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Summary

A proposed rezoning of roughly 12.5 acres at 5385 Washington Road from RA to S1 for an outdoor vehicle-storage yard was disapproved by the Planning Commission amid staff recommendation against approval and residents citing traffic, safety and rural-character concerns.

The Columbia County Planning Commission disapproved a rezoning application for about 12.5 acres at 5385 Washington Road on Monday, declining a request to change the property from RA to S1 to allow an outdoor vehicle storage yard.

Will, planning staff, said the property is largely surrounded by RA (rural agricultural) zoning and staff did not recommend approval because the proposed use is inconsistent…

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