Commissioners adopt broad updates to Fulton County Rural Zoning Resolution, adding EV charging, solar rules and reorganizing document

Aug 13, 2026

Fulton County Commissioners approved Resolution 2026-518 adopting comprehensive amendments to the 2011 Rural Zoning Resolution, including format reorganization, updated agricultural language to match ORC, added EV charging and solar regulations, clarified fence and sign rules, and updated parking and site plan processes.

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The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted 2-0 on Aug. 13 to adopt a substantially rewritten Rural Zoning Resolution, updating the county's 2011 rules to reflect current state law and new land-use considerations. The revisions, prepared by Zoning Solutions and presented by Regional Planning Director Christy Shadbolt, reorganize the document for readability and add or clarify uses and standards across districts.

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