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Upson County board approves 60-day moratorium on appeals to rewrite zoning appeal process

Upson County Board of Commissioners · May 12, 2026
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The Upson County Board of Commissioners voted to impose a maximum 60-day moratorium on appeals from the planning director to permit a text amendment and study of the county's zoning appeals process; staff and the planning commission aim to return a draft by July.

The Upson County Board of Commissioners on May 12 approved a maximum 60-day moratorium on appeals from the planning director while county staff and the planning commission prepare a text amendment to the zoning ordinance.

Chairman Bruce raised concerns that the current ordinance allows applicants to appeal administrative decisions by the planning director to the planning commission, creating a potential structural conflict the board should…

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