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Dalton council approves rezoning, extends moratorium and green-lights fines, leases and a 1% pension COLA
Summary
Dalton Mayor and Council on Dec. 15 approved Ordinance 25-24 rezoning a 0.25-acre parcel for duplexes, accepted a Public Safety Commission finding imposing a $1,000 fine on Big Time Billiards, extended a business-opening moratorium to March 31, 2026, approved a two-year lease extension for Emory Center Inc., authorized a small HVAC change order and adopted a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for most retirees.
The Dalton Mayor and Council on Dec. 15 took a package of routine municipal actions, including a rezoning approval for a small Riverbend Road parcel, an enforcement finding against a licensed establishment, municipal property and lease approvals, and a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for certain pension beneficiaries.
Rezoning and land use: An unidentified council member described Ordinance 25-24, a rezoning request from Wayne Burgess for 0.25 acres at 913 Riverbend Road to change zoning from M-2 (heavy manufacturing) to R-5 (rural residential). The council heard that the petitioner plans to remove the existing house and build duplexes, which are allowed in R-5. The council moved, seconded and approved the ordinance on its second reading by voice vote.
Licensing and enforcement: City staff summarized a Public Safety Commission hearing that found All American Entertainment…
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