Hall County public meetings in 2024
44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on five zoning items. Two are old business: a 74.38-acre mixed-use rezone at Ridge Road and a 22.45-acre natural gas facility at Roy Parks Road. Three new business items include a site plan amendment on Cornelia Highway, a rezone to single-family on Beards Road, and a 5-lot subdivision at E Reed Road. Items marked with ** are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners; others are final decisions subject to appeal.
- Rezone 74.38 acres at 0 & 4435 Ridge Road from PRD and S-S to PCD for mixed-use development (applicant Scott Puckett, Inc.)
- Rezone 22.45 acres at 4212 Roy Parks Road from AR-IV and H-B to PID for a natural gas facility (Clean Energy RNG, LLC)
- Amend conditions of zoning for 80.03 acres at 3835 & 3875 Cornelia Highway to expand uses in PID (DCCM, applicant)
- Rezone 2.50 acres at 3042 Beards Road from PCD to AR-III for a single-family residence (Tim Mooney, applicant)
- Rezone 4.07 acres at 4767 E Reed Road from AR-IV to R-I and approve use for a 5-lot subdivision (Cameron Henderson, applicant)
The Hall County Planning Commission approved a rezoning of 74.38 acres at 4435 Ridge Road from Planned Residential Development and Suburban Shopping to Planned Commercial Development for a mixed-use project with commercial, hotel, multifamily, townhomes, and single-family homes. They also approved amendments to zoning conditions for a cold storage facility at 3835 & 3875 Cornelia Highway, a rezoning at 3042 Beards Road to Agricultural Residential III, and a rezoning and special use for a 5-lot subdivision at 4767 E Reed Road. A request for a natural gas facility at 4212 Roy Parks Road was tabled to January 21, 2025. All votes were 3-0.
- Approved rezoning to PCD for mixed-use development at 4435 Ridge Road (3-0)
- Approved amended zoning conditions for cold storage facility at 3835 & 3875 Cornelia Highway (3-0)
- Approved rezoning to AR-III at 3042 Beards Road (3-0)
- Approved rezoning to R-1 and special use for 5-lot subdivision at 4767 E Reed Road (3-0)
- Tabled natural gas facility rezoning at 4212 Roy Parks Road to Jan 21, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved December 2, 2024 minutes (3-0)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to vote on notices of determination, releases, and homestead exemptions. The body will discuss and approve 45-Day Notices for the 2024 Tax Digest and vote on the 2025 Mobile Home Tax Digest.
- Approval of 2024 Tax Digest 45-Day Notices
- Vote on 2025 Mobile Home Tax Digest
- Vote on 2024 Public Utilities
- Vote on Homestead Exemptions
- Review of Real, Personal, and Motor Vehicle NODs and Releases
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors met on December 11, 2024, and approved several routine items, including the minutes, agenda, notices of assessment changes, homestead exemptions, the 2025 mobile home digest, and the 2024 public utilities. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also received updates on the Tyler Technologies demo, HB 581 seminar, and an exempt property status, but took no other substantive action.
- Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved list of NODs & Releases for real and personal property and motor vehicle appeals (5-0)
- Approved mailing of 30/45-day personal property notices (5-0)
- Approved new list of homestead exemptions for 2025 (5-0)
- Approved list of 45-day notices for 2024 tax digest (5-0)
- Approved 2025 mobile home digest (5-0)
- Approved 2024 public utilities (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing several requests for rezoning, amending zoning conditions, and land use approvals. These items include proposals for a truck terminal, residential developments, and auto sales.
- 2017 Athens Highway: Rezone and use request for a truck terminal on 18.06± acres
- 5552 Bogus Road: Rezone to PRD for a 15-lot residential development on 13.81± acres
- 5111 and 5079 Old Winder Highway: Rezone and amend conditions for 38 townhomes
- 4163 Cleveland Highway: Use request for used auto sales and repair on 4.41± acres
- 6000 Wellspring Trail: Amend conditions of zoning for expansion of services on 20.29± acres
Board of Tax Assessors
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on approving minutes, agenda changes, and several administrative items including a PILOT update for Cottrell, conservation use applications, and homestead exemption additions and removals. The board will also consider actions on the 2024 tax digest, including 45-day and 30-day notices and forwarding appeals to the Board of Equalization. A report on the Eggs & Issues event is scheduled, and public comments will be heard.
- Vote on Cottrell PILOT update
- Vote on conservation use applications
- Vote on new and removed homestead exemptions
- Vote on 2024 tax digest: 45-day and 30-day notices, forwarding to BOE
- Chief appraiser report on Eggs & Issues event (December 12)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review several land-use requests, including a large mixed-use development and a natural gas facility. The body will decide on a yard setback variance and provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for other rezoning and amendment requests.
- Rezone 0 & 4435 Ridge Road from PRD and S-S to PCD for mixed-use development on 74.38± acres
- Rezone 4212 Roy Parks Road from AR-IV and H-B to PID for a natural gas facility on 22.45± acres
- Variance for 4031 Brock Drive to reduce the left side yard setback for a detached garage
- Amend conditions of zoning for 6515 New Bethany Road to expand a storage area
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will vote on approval of minutes, agenda items, and a PILOT update for Cottrell. They will consider administrative votes on notices of default, conservation use, exempt property, and a homestead exemption. Key decisions include approval of 2024 tax digest items such as 45-day notices and motor vehicle notices. Public comments and an executive session are also scheduled.
- Vote on 2024 tax digest: 45-day notices, 30-day motor vehicle notices, ABOS and NADA schedules
- PILOT update for Cottrell
- Votes on NODs & Releases (real/personal/motor vehicles)
- Vote on Conservation Use, Exempt Property, and Homestead Exemption (Nutting)
- Property Transfers/Just Appraised Update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider an appeal of an administrative official, variance requests for a 6-lot subdivision, several use approvals, a rezoning and conditions amendment for 38 townhomes, and public hearings on a minor Comprehensive Plan update and adoption of a new Unified Development Code. The Commission makes final decisions on some items and recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on others.
- Appeal of administrative official for a single-family residence at 5342 Robin Trail
- Variance requests to reduce road frontage and allow gravel driveway for a 6-lot subdivision at 3416 Gaines Mill Road
- Use approval for an agri-entertainment venue on 19.78 acres at 6539 Ransom Free Road
- Rezone and conditions amendment to add 38 townhomes to a PRD on Old Winder Highway (items 7 & 8)
- Public hearing to adopt Hall County's new Unified Development Code
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to vote on corrective notices for the 2024 tax digest and various exemption policies. The body will also discuss ballot questions for a 3% cap referendum and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Votes on 45-day, 30-day, and BOE no change corrective notices for the 2024 Tax Digest
- Freeport Exemption for Soulshine Farms
- Votes on Disabled Veteran Policy and Disabled Veteran Homestead
- Tax Assessment Notice for 3538 Black Cherry Pt/Cresswind
- Discussion of local and statewide 3% Cap Referendum ballot questions
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider multiple variance requests, rezoning applications, and amendments to zoning conditions. Actions include a proposed 74-acre mixed-use development at Ridge Road and Friendship Road, a 59-acre industrial park on Candler Road, and a heavy industrial rezone on Athens Highway, among others. Decisions on some items are final unless appealed; others are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
- Rezone 74.38 acres at Ridge Road and Friendship Road from PRD and S-S to PCD for mixed-use development (District 1)
- Rezone 59.62 acres on Candler Road from I-II to PID and GCOD for industrial park (District 3)
- Rezone 21.21 acres on Athens Highway from AR-IV to I-II and GCOD for heavy industrial uses including outdoor storage (District 3)
- Amend conditions of zoning on 15.75 acres at Belmont Highway for truck parking and office (District 3)
- Variance requests for single-family homes at Grant Ford Road and Waterwood Drive
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to discuss the 2024 Tax Digest and vote on 30-day and 45-day notices. The body will also review PILOT updates and administrative property exemptions.
- 2024 Tax Digest 30-Day and 45-Day Notices
- PILOT reviews for Gainesville Freezer and Nov 20 Cottrell
- Disabled Veteran Policy vote
- Appeal for property 08136 000013
- Votes on Conservation Use and Exempt Property
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing several requests for rezoning, variances, and amendments to zoning conditions. These items include residential developments, a commercial kennel, and retail sales proposals.
- Rezone 5552 Bogus Road to PRD for a 15-lot residential development
- Rezone 2002 Memorial Park Drive from R-I to H-B for retail sales
- Proposed commercial kennel at 6147 Dahlonega Highway
- Variance requests for residential additions and a carport at 6111 Oak Hill Drive
- Proposed 2-lot subdivision at 4137 Short Road
Board of Tax Assessors
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on forwarding 2024 tax digest notices to homeowners and on 45-day corrective notices, along with a Cottrell refund update. The board will also consider homestead exemptions and conservation use. Public comment is scheduled from Irene Street.
- Vote on 2024 tax digest notices – forward to homeowner
- Vote on 45-day corrective notices
- Cottrell refund update – vote
- Homestead exemptions – vote
- Conservation use – vote
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the 2025 homestead exemption list, conservation use breach letters, hearing officer appeals, 45-day corrective notices, and resending the Cottrell Refund to the BOC. All votes were 5-0. The board also received updates on the 2024 tax digest, DOAA sales ratio study, and temporary tax bills, and entered executive session to discuss pending litigation.
- Approved minutes of September 4, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Approved agenda as amended with 2024 Temporary Tax Bills (5-0)
- Approved list of new homesteads for 2025 (5-0)
- Approved sending intent to breach letters with no penalty for conservation use (5-0)
- Approved list of Hearing Officer appeals (5-0)
- Approved list of 45-day corrective notices (5-0)
- Approved resending Cottrell Refund back to BOC (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on several rezoning and variance requests. The largest project is a 256-unit residential development on a 114-acre tract near Guth Road and J M Turk Road. Other items include a truck terminal on Athens Highway, an agricultural market on White Sulphur Road, and multiple variance requests for setbacks.
- 256-unit residential development (PRD) on 114 acres at Guth, J M Turk, and Stanley roads
- Rezone 18.06 acres at 2017 Athens Highway for truck terminal
- Rezone 10 acres at 3613 White Sulphur Road for agricultural market
- Two variance requests at 6270 Cruiser Court for front yard setbacks
- Use approval for additional parking at 3110 Atlanta Highway
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to vote on notices of determination and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicle property. The board will also conduct hearings regarding the 2024 Tax Digest and discuss a Cottrell refund.
- Votes on Real, Personal, and Motor Vehicle NODs and Releases
- Votes on Personal Property Notices
- Vote on Conservation Use
- 2024 Tax Digest BOE/HO Hearings
- Discussion of Cottrell Refund
The Board of Tax Assessors approved the August 21 minutes, the amended agenda, the current list of NODs & Releases for real and personal property, and the mailing of 30/45 day personal property notices. They also approved a voluntary withdrawal on parcel #12015 000010, a reinstatement of covenant #08067 000068, and a mid-year change on #12070 000007. Staff presented a draft refund resolution to raise the refund amount from $10,000 to $50,000, which the Board of Commissioners will vote on in October. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
- Approved minutes from August 21, 2024 meeting (3-0)
- Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
- Approved current list of NODs & Releases for Real and Personal Property (3-0)
- Approved mailing of 30/45 day notices for Personal Property (3-0)
- Approved voluntary withdrawal on #12015 000010 (4-0)
- Approved reinstatement of covenant on #08067 000068 (4-0)
- Approved mid-year change on #12070 000007 (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review two rezoning requests for residential developments and hold public hearings regarding the county's Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code.
- Rezone 114.147± acres at J M Turk Road, Guth Road, and Stanley Road to PRD for a 256-unit residential development
- Rezone 4.80± acres at 2466 Old Fork Road to Vacation Cottage for a 5-lot single-family development
- Public hearing to transmit the updated Comprehensive Plan to regional and state agencies
- Public hearing to transmit the Unified Development Code to regional and state agencies
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will vote on several items related to the 2024 Tax Digest, including 45-day and 30-day revised notices, and hearing officer no-change notices. They will also consider a Conservation Use application and discuss the refund procedure.
- Vote on Conservation Use application
- Vote on 2024 Tax Digest 45-Day Notices
- Vote on 2024 Tax Digest 30-Day Revised Notices
- Vote on Hearing Officer No Change Notices for 2024
- Discussion of refund procedure under Policy & Procedure
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss several rezoning requests and land use applications. The body is also holding a public hearing to amend regulations regarding short-term rentals.
- Public hearing to amend Section 17.216 regarding Short Term Rental standards
- Proposed 302-unit residential development at 4336, 4370, & 4420 Benefield Road
- Proposed 6-lot subdivision at 3475 Cook Road
- Reestablishment of a nonconforming use for a single-family residence at 2052 Spring Road
- Withdrawal requests for two projects at 4745 Cagle Mill Road
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to vote on various property tax administrative actions and appraisal notices. The session includes decisions on the 2024 Tax Digest and updates on 2025 tax digest subdivisions.
- Votes on 45-Day and 30-Day Revised Notices for the 2024 Tax Digest
- Votes on Conservation Use, Exempt Applications, and Homestead Exemptions
- Vote on Real, Personal, and Motor Vehicle NODs and Releases
- Vote on Refund Requests
- Discussion of 2025 Tax Digest new subdivisions
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning and land-use items, including a request to amend conditions of zoning for a 100-lot subdivision on Swansey Road, a rezone of 47.61 acres on Dudley Hill Road for a 20-lot subdivision, and a rezone of 16.61 acres on Cagle Road for light industrial use. They will also review multiple variance requests for setbacks and a variance for additional wall signs at a cold storage facility. The commission will make final decisions on some items and forward recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for others.
- Amend conditions for 100-lot subdivision at 5991 Swansey Road
- Rezone 47.61 acres at 5181 Dudley Hill Road to R-I-L for 20 lots
- Rezone 30.78 acres at 0 & 3454 Gillsville Highway to PRD for 20 lots
- Rezone 16.61 acres at 4518 & 4520 Cagle Road to Light Industrial
- Amend conditions for gas station and convenience store at 5820 McEver Road
Planning Commission
The meeting is a work session for review and discussion of items on the agenda. No specific items or details are provided in the agenda text; it is purely procedural.
- Agenda contains no specific items; only procedural call to order and new business.
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone a 74.38-acre tract at Ridge Road and Friendship Road from residential and suburban shopping to Planned Commercial Development for a mixed-use project. They will also hear a variance request to reduce the front yard setback for a single-family home on Harold Whelchel Road.
- Rezone of 0 & 4435 Ridge Road from Planned Residential Development & Suburban Shopping to Planned Commercial Development on 74.38 acres for mixed-use development (Old Business)
- Variance to reduce front yard setback at 4319 Harold Whelchel Road for a single-family residence on 0.71 acres (New Business)
- Approval of minutes from July 1, 2024
Board of Tax Assessors
The board will vote on various administrative items, including Notices of Decision and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicles. They will also review the 2024 Tax Digest 45-Day Notices and appeal statistics.
- Votes on NODs and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicles
- Votes on conservation use and exempt applications
- Review of 2024 Tax Digest 45-Day Notices and corrective notices
- Chief Appraiser's report on the GAAO Summer Conference and LEADS Program
Planning Commission
The commission is reviewing multiple applications for residential and mixed-use developments. Several applicants have requested to table their items until August meetings. Active items include a 59-lot single-family development on Bolding Road.
- Rezone for a 59-lot single-family development at 3969 Bolding Road
- Variance to reduce front yard setback at 7914 South Barkers Bend Drive
- 302-unit residential development rezone on Benefield Road (tabled)
- Mixed-use development rezone at 0 & 4435 Ridge Road (tabled)
- 20-lot single-family development at 5181 Dudley Hill Road (tabled)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board will vote on conservation use and exempt property applications. The meeting also includes reviews of 2024 appeal status and the FY2025 budget.
- Votes on Conservation Use and Exempt Property Applications
- Review of 2024 Appeal Status
- Vote on 45-Day Suppressed items
- Vote on Corrective Notices
- Chief Appraiser's report on the FY2025 Budget
Planning Commission
The commission will consider several rezoning requests for residential and industrial uses across Hall County. These include developments on Cagle Mill Road, Pine Valley Road, and Benefield Road. The agenda also includes an appeal regarding a pole barn and a request for animal food processing use.
- Rezone 4745 Cagle Mill Road & Noah Martin Drive for a 349-unit residential development
- Rezone 4745 Cagle Mill Road for industrial development
- Rezone 1560 Pine Valley Road for a self-storage warehouse
- Rezone 4336, 4370, & 4420 Benefield Road for a 302-unit residential development
- Request for animal food processing at 448 West Highland Drive
Board of Tax Assessors
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will meet to vote on administrative items including Notices of Decision and exemptions. The board will also review the 2024 tax digest notices and discuss the FY25 budget.
- Vote on Notices of Decision (NODs) and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicles
- Vote on exempt applications
- Review of 2024 Tax Digest 45-Day Notices and corrective notices
- Discussion regarding the FY25 budget
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, use approvals, and a variance, including a 349-unit residential development and an industrial rezoning that applicants have asked to table. It will also review a proposed 148-unit townhouse development and a self-storage warehouse rezoning. The meeting includes public hearings on these items, with recommendations forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action on July 11, 2024.
- Rezone 130.84 acres at Cagle Mill Road and Noah Martin Drive for 349-unit residential development (tabled to 6-17-2024)
- Rezone 10.59 acres on Cornelia Highway for industrial development (tabled to 6-17-2024)
- Variance to reduce front yard setback on Lake Lanier Heights Road (withdrawal requested)
- Use approval for 9-lot subdivision at 6263 & 6267 Grant Ford Road
- Rezone and use approval for 14-lot subdivision at 5608 Azelia Drive
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will consider 12 items at its May 20, 2024 meeting, including variances, rezones, and sign requests. Two rezoning applications (items 8 and 9) are requested to be tabled to June 3, 2024. Decisions on variance items are final unless appealed, while rezones are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
- Variance for accessory building at 1530 Browns Bridge Avenue to reduce rear yard setback
- Variance for detached garage at 3742 Beaver Creek Road to reduce front yard setback
- Rezone of 130.84 acres at Cagle Mill Road and Noah Martin Drive for 349-unit residential development (requested to table)
- Rezone of 20.02 acres at 5079 Old Winder Highway for 105-unit townhome development
- Rezone of 14.06 acres at 4151 Nopone Road for self-storage facility
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 6, 2024, to consider 12 items, mostly variance requests for setbacks, sign heights, and road frontage, plus a nonconforming use reestablishment and a zoning condition amendment. One applicant requests withdrawal, and another requests a tabling to May 20. The commission's decisions on most items are final unless appealed, while recommendations on two items go to the Board of Commissioners.
- Variance to reduce front yard setback at 3428 Cagle Road (residential addition)
- Variance to reduce road frontage for 3-lot subdivision at 0 Ridge Road
- Variance for monument sign height at 4099 Runnel Hill
- Reestablishment of nonconforming use for auto repair at 402 McConnell Drive
- Amend conditions of zoning for 5-lot subdivision at 5953-5967 Pocahontas Drive
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will consider three new business items: a variance request for an accessory building, a community residence use permit, and a telecommunications facility. The variance applicant has requested to table the item to May 20, 2024. The commission's decisions on the community residence and telecom facility will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
- Variance at 1530 Browns Bridge Avenue to reduce rear yard setback (applicant requests tabling to May 20)
- Community residence at 6305 Garden Lane (Priority Personal Care Home, LLC)
- Telecommunications facility at 4410 Holly Springs Road (Verizon Wireless)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes and agenda, and voting on notices of assessment, conservation use, homesteads, and refund requests. They will also review the 2023 tax digest, including appeal hearings and settlement conferences, and receive project status reports for 2024. The meeting is largely procedural, with votes on standard tax assessment items.
- Vote on Notices of Assessment (NODs) and releases for real, personal, and motor vehicles
- Vote on 2023 tax digest 45-day and 30-day notices
- Review of 2024 project reports including sales ratios and residential/commercial status
- Discussion of FY2025 budget in Chief Appraiser's report
- Executive session scheduled
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider three land-use items: a variance for a single-family home, a rezone for a 115-lot subdivision, and a rezone for a 4-lot development. The commission's decision on the variance is final unless appealed, while the two rezone requests are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action in May.
- Variance at 2615 Pemmican Run to reduce front yard setback on 1.33-acre tract
- Rezone of 59.31 acres at Antioch Campground Road and Looper Lake Road to PRD for 115-lot single-family development
- Rezone of 17.13 acres on Christy Lane from R-I to AR-III for 4-lot single-family development
- Appeals and final decisions scheduled for May 8, 2024, Board of Commissioners meeting
Board of Tax Assessors
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to vote on the 2023 tax digest, which will be forwarded to the Board of Equalization, and to review appeals and appeal losses. They will also discuss 2024 appraisal projects, including sales ratios for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties, and the notice mailing date. Administrative items include votes on CUVA, a refund request, and updates on exempt property and continuing education. The meeting includes an executive session and is largely procedural, with no major public hearings or rezonings on the agenda.
- Vote to forward 2023 tax digest to Board of Equalization
- 2023 appeals update and appeal loss update
- 2024 residential/agricultural and commercial/industrial sales ratios
- 2024 notice mailing date
- Refund request (personal property) vote
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 18, 2024, to consider a rezone request for a 3.10-acre tract at 4899 Browns Bridge Road, from Agricultural Residential to Highway Business, for proposed office/warehouse buildings. The commission will also review several other items, including a minor subdivision, condition amendments, and a rezone for a service station and convenience store. Decisions on some items are final unless appealed, while others are recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for final action on April 23, 2024.
- Rezone 4899 Browns Bridge Road (3.10 acres) from AR-III to H-B for office/warehouse buildings
- 6-lot subdivision proposed at 0 McKinzey Lane (5.63 acres), subject to county approval
- Amend conditions at 2860 Atlanta Highway for service station, convenience store, and shopping center
- Rezone 2852 Atlanta Highway (0.20 acres) from H-B to S-S for service station and convenience store
- Rezone 2696 Cleveland Highway (0.60 acres) from S-S to H-B for used automobile sales and repair
Board of Tax Assessors
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on routine administrative items including notices, conservation use, homesteads, and property exemptions. They will also discuss the 2023 tax digest, 2024 project reports, and the FY2025 budget, with a budget committee meeting scheduled for March 19.
- Vote on 2023 tax digest 30-day notice and appeal hearings
- Vote on property exemptions for Asbury Chapel, St Johns Baptist, and Eagle Ranch
- Discussion of FY2025 budget and legislative update
- Review of sales ratios for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties
- Personal property returns and staffing update
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will consider several land-use items, including a request to rezone 5.74 acres on Floyd Road for a 44-unit townhome development, a withdrawal of a used car sales application, and a rezoning for office/warehouse buildings on Browns Bridge Road. The commission will also hear variance requests for residential and commercial properties. Decisions on items marked with one asterisk are final unless appealed, while recommendations on items with two asterisks go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on April 11, 2024.
- Rezone 5.74 acres at 2455 Floyd Road from R-II to PRD for 44-unit townhome development
- Withdrawal of request for used automobile sales and repair at 2696 Cleveland Highway
- Rezone 3.10 acres at 4899 Browns Bridge Road from AR-III to H-B for office/warehouse buildings
- Variance to reduce side yard setbacks from 10 to 4 feet at 3227 Manor Ridge
- Use approval and variance for automobile repair at 4305 Winder Highway
Board of Tax Assessors
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to vote on the 2023 tax digest, including 45-day and 30-day notices, and to receive an update on 2023 appeals and Board of Equalization cases. They will also discuss 2024 appraisal projects, the notice mailing date, and the FY2025 budget committee meeting. The agenda includes routine administrative items and an executive session.
- Vote on 2023 tax digest 45-day and 30-day notices
- 2023 appeals update and Board of Equalizations
- 2024 residential/agricultural and commercial/industrial appraisal projects
- 2024 notice mailing date
- FY2025 budget committee meeting scheduled for March 19 at 10:50
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 19, 2024, to consider four rezoning requests, three variance requests, one use approval, and one amendment to PRD conditions. The commission will make final decisions on variances and the use approval unless appealed, while rezoning and PRD amendment recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action on March 28, 2024.
- Rezone 2455 Floyd Road from R-II to PRD for 44-unit townhomes (5.74 acres)
- Rezone 2554 White Sulphur Road from AR-III to PRD for 53-unit townhomes (11.94 acres)
- Rezone 17, 20, 21 & 24 Spring Street from R-II to PRD for 10-unit residential (1.08 acres)
- Rezone 4899 Browns Bridge Road from AR-III to Highway Business for office/warehouse (3.10 acres)
- Variance at 6294 Windward Lane to reduce setbacks for single-family home
Board of Tax Assessors
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes and agenda, and voting on administrative items such as new employees, notices of assessment, and homestead exemptions. They will also review the 2023 tax digest, including 45-day notices and appeal updates, and discuss the FY2025 budget and upcoming CAVEAT training.
- Vote on 45-day notices for 2023 tax digest
- Update on appeal/settlement conferences
- Discussion of FY2025 budget
- CAVEAT training May 21-23, 2024
- Vote on new homesteads and personal property notices
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 5, 2024, to consider multiple rezoning, variance, and use approval requests. The most consequential item is a proposal to rezone 117.31 acres near Guth Road and J M Turk Road for a 324-lot residential development. Other items include a 5-lot subdivision, a 10-unit residential development, a self-storage facility, and a rural business use. The commission will make final decisions on some items and forward recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for others.
- Rezone 117.31 acres at Guth Road and J M Turk Road to PRD for 324-lot residential development
- Rezone 1.08 acres at 17, 20, 21 & 24 Spring Street to PRD for 10-unit residential development
- Rezone 9.39 acres at 0 Cornelia Highway to Light Industrial for self-storage facility, with buffer variance
- Use approval for 5-lot subdivision at 6545 Misty Harbor Court
- Rezone 3.10 acres at 4899 Browns Bridge Road to Highway Business for office/warehouse
Board of Tax Assessors
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors will vote on the 2023 tax digest, including no-change and 30-day notices, plus a refund and exempt property item. They will also discuss 2024 appraisal projects, the FY2025 budget, staffing, and a public utilities revised notice.
- Vote on 2023 Tax Digest No Change Notices
- Vote on 2023 Tax Digest 30-Day Notices
- Vote on Refund
- Vote on Exempt Property
- Public Utilities Revised Notice (1) – Vote
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will consider seven items at its January 16, 2024 meeting, including rezoning requests, variances, and amendments to planned residential development (PRD) conditions. One variance request (1047 Jordan Drive) is being withdrawn by the applicant. The commission's decisions on some items will be final unless appealed, while others will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action.
- Rezone 2455 Floyd Road from R-II to PRD for 44-unit townhome development (5.74 acres)
- Variance at 1047 Jordan Drive to reduce front yard setback from 55 to 31 feet (withdrawn)
- Amend PRD conditions at 3580/3526 Poplar Springs Road and 3601 Pierce Drive for 192-lot single-family development (97.48 acres)
- Rezone 4363 Sardis Road from AR-III to PRD for 125-lot single-family development (41.71 acres)
- Rezone 2554 White Sulphur Road from AR-III to PRD for 53-unit townhome development (11.94 acres)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to elect a chair, vice chair, and appoint a secretary, and to vote on administrative items like notices of assessment and releases. They will also discuss the 2023 tax digest, including appeals and 45-day notices, and review 2024 appraisal projects for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties. The chief appraiser will report on the FY2025 budget, due January 31, and other updates.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair & Appointment of Secretary
- Votes on Notices of Assessment (NODs) & Releases for real, personal, and motor vehicles
- 2023 Tax Digest: 45-day miscellaneous notices and appeals update
- 2024 Projects: residential/agriculture and commercial/industrial appraisals
- FY2025 budget due January 31
Planning Commission
The Hall County Planning Commission will meet to consider eight items, including variances, a rezone, zoning condition amendments, and use approvals. Two applicants have requested to table their items. The commission will make final decisions on some items unless appealed, while others will be recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.
- 3428 Cagle Road: variance to reduce front yard setback from 55 to 40 feet (tabled)
- 6570 Bermuda Lane: variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 to 0.5 feet
- 3806 Chestatee Road: variance to reduce road frontage from 90 to 50 feet
- 3922 Green Drive: rezone from R-I to AR-III for 3-lot subdivision
- 2955 Candler Road: use approval for concrete plant