Peachtree City’s Planning Commission re‑elected Scott Ritenour as chair and Andrew Krizz as vice chair during its Jan. 12 meeting, moved a scheduled public hearing on a short‑term rental text amendment to Jan. 26 and approved exterior modifications for a new Biscuit Belly restaurant at 238 City Circle.

The meeting opened with procedural business and a staff announcement that the short‑term rental item had been added to the agenda in error and would be considered at the Jan. 26 meeting. Planning staff said the short‑term rental language is being drafted to allow temporary exemptions related to the Atlanta‑area World Cup period and that the commission will review the language Jan. 26 with a Feb. 9 adoption date and council review set for Feb. 12.

The commission voted by voice to retain Scott Ritenour as chair for 2026 and to confirm Andrew Krizz as vice chair. The commission also approved the minutes of the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting.

On a development item, staff presented proposed building elevation changes for Biscuit Belly at 238 City Circle, in The Avenue/Highway 54 West overlay. Staff described the proposal as using an updated 2020 design style and noted ‘‘painted brick is a permitted material’’ under that update; staff recommended approval. Bryson Brewer, director of operations for the Southeast representing Biscuit Belly, apologized that some exterior work and painting had already occurred and said the contractor acted with the landlord’s approval: "I can guarantee you that, no jumping ahead or anything like that will happen going forward." The commission approved the facade modifications by voice vote.

Commissioners expressed repeated frustration that landlords or contractors had begun work without prior planning commission review. Staff described ongoing communications plans (videos, emails, and software notifications) to remind property owners about approval requirements and explained that zoning violations are enforced through code enforcement processes. As staff described enforcement options, they noted fines are a judicial determination: "It does allow for up to... $1,000 a day," staff said, adding judges typically determine penalties and remediation.

Staff also reviewed a package of upcoming text amendments and related timelines. Topics previewed included revisions to the sign ordinance, a proposal to address cosmetic tattooing and microblading (scheduled for Feb. 12), review of native and invasive plant guidance, proposed golf‑cart parking language that could allow substitution of a limited number of vehicle parking spaces for golf‑cart spaces, and a simple change to list LED lighting among allowed lighting types. Staff said they are compiling ordinances into a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and are preparing an RFP for that work while seeking local contractors and continuing commission involvement in public engagement.

Votes at a glance: Scott Ritenour — retained as chair (voice vote); Andrew Krizz — confirmed as vice chair (voice vote); public hearing on short‑term rentals — moved to Jan. 26 (voice vote); Biscuit Belly building elevation modifications at 238 City Circle — approved (voice vote); minutes for Dec. 15, 2025 — approved (voice vote); meeting adjourned — approved (voice vote).

The commission scheduled follow‑up hearings and timelines for the text amendments and the UDO work; the public hearing on the short‑term rental amendment is set for Jan. 26, 2026. The commission adjourned following those items.