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Athens commission adds 'condominium' to zoning use chart, approves definition to send to council
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved amending Chapter 22 to add 'condominium' to the zoning use chart and to add a definition, while noting the text of definitions still requires City Council approval; a resident raised an audio concern during the hearing.
The Athens Planning & Zoning Commission on April 6 voted to add the land-use category 'condominium' to the city’s zoning use chart and to add a corresponding definition to Appendix A of Chapter 22.
City Manager Elizabeth Borstad told commissioners that earlier ordinance text had omitted the condominium use and definition when an amendment was drafted; the commission opened a public hearing and resident Patrick Wallace said he could not hear the board. After the hearing, Member Von Thomas moved to approve the amendment; the motion was seconded by Chairperson Brian Schutt and the minutes record unanimous approval.
Why it matters: Adding 'condominium' to the zoning chart and defining the term provides a clear regulatory foothold for condominium development and ensures the use appears in future zoning reviews. Borstad noted that the formal definition language remains subject to City Council approval.
What’s next: The commission’s approval forwards the change to City Council for final action and the formal definition text will be reviewed by council.
