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Cedartown commission approves conditional use for coin-operated amusement machines at 821 East Avenue
Summary
The Cedartown City Commission unanimously approved a conditional-use permit allowing six coin-operated amusement machines at 821 East Avenue, subject to two conditions: machines may not generate more than 50% of business revenue and all COAM regulations must be followed.
The Cedartown City Commission on March 9 unanimously approved a conditional-use permit to allow coin-operated amusement machines at 821 East Avenue.
At a public hearing opened by City Attorney Mike McRae, the applicant spoke in favor, saying he intended to open a gift shop that would include six coin-operated amusement machines. The applicant is recorded in the agenda as Yuvraj Panchal; the transcript also refers to him as Yuvraj Patel.
Commissioners approved the permit with two conditions: no more than 50% of the business’s revenue may be derived from the coin-operated amusement machines, and the business must adhere to all COAM regulations. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Jessica Payton and seconded by Commissioner Dale Tuck; the vote was recorded as unanimous, with all commissioners voting "Aye."
Why it matters: conditional-use approvals set local limits and conditions on how businesses may operate in commercial zones. The revenue cap and the requirement to follow COAM regulations narrow the approval and give the city a compliance framework to enforce.
What was said: the applicant told the commission he planned a gift shop that would include the machines. "I was opening a gift shop that would include the 6 coin operated amusement machines," the applicant stated during the hearing.
What happens next: the approval is effective immediately under the stated conditions. The record does not specify a post-approval inspection schedule; compliance with COAM regulations will be enforced by city staff as applicable.
