Upson County holds first readings on R‑2 lot‑size amendment and truck‑parking ordinance; no public comment

At its May 26 meeting, the Upson County Board of Commissioners opened public hearings for first readings on two zoning-related items — a text amendment adjusting R‑2 lot‑size rules for public water and a proposed truck‑parking ordinance — and recorded no public comments on either matter.

The chair asked for a motion to open the R‑2 lot‑size public hearing and, after no speakers appeared, commissioners closed the hearing by motion. Staff said they had taken the proposed R‑2 text amendment to the planning and zoning commission, which offered no substantive comments and recommended waiting to fold changes into a larger zoning rewrite later this summer; staff nevertheless presented the item to the full board for consideration.

Similarly, the board opened and closed the public hearing for the truck‑parking ordinance after staff reported no comments. No votes on adoption were taken; both items remain at the first‑reading stage, meaning further review and subsequent readings are expected before any ordinance would be adopted.

Commissioners discussed next steps for the R‑2 amendment, with one commissioner stressing the importance of following planning commission process and providing staff reports prior to first‑reading votes. The board indicated the planning/zoning rewrite is expected by late June or July, and it may defer ordinance changes to that broader revision.