Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Peachtree City council tables proposal to allow burn permits for large lots after prolonged debate
Summary
After extensive public comment and council debate, the Peachtree City Council agreed to table an amendment that would allow burn permits for lots of a specified minimum size and to study options further before returning in February.
Peachtree City Council on a voice vote decided to table for further study an amendment that would restore limited outdoor burn permits for owners of large residential lots.
Councilwoman Suzanne Brown reintroduced the measure, proposing that properties of 1 acre or larger be eligible for burn permits under the earlier permit rules (daily permits, size limits, attended fires, extinguish at sunset). Brown said her goal was to reduce the financial and logistical burden on owners of heavily wooded lots who must otherwise pay commercial haulers or accumulate debris on site.
Multiple residents, including Kimberly Shainske, Stacia Bannerman and Randy Huff,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
