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Tift County proposes zoning code changes to restrict where new private schools may locate

Tift County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Community Development Director Chad Branch said the UDC amendment would allow newly established private schools only in AG, CC, GB or WLI zoning subject to supplemental standards, narrowing the current practice of allowing both public and private schools in every zoning classification.

Community Development Director Chad Branch presented a proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to add supplemental standards for private schools.

"As it currently stands both public and private schools are allowable in every zoning classification. However, public schools are subject to additional layers of State regulation that do not apply to…

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