Planning commission approves framework to permit eVTOL 'vertiports' in Johns Creek
Jun 2, 2026
The commission approved a council-initiated text amendment (A-26-004) to add definitions and create a special-use permitting process for advanced air mobility (AAM) vertiports in select commercial and industrial zoning districts, with standards on setbacks, hours and required FAA/GDOT compliance.
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The Johns Creek Planning Commission voted 7-0 on June 2 to recommend approval of zoning ordinance text amendment A-26-004, a council-initiated measure that creates a special-use permitting pathway for advanced air mobility landing sites (often called vertiports).
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