waltoncounty-ga public meetings in 2025

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Walton County Board of Appeals will meet to review two special exception applications for temporary housing while primary residences are under construction. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and allow public comment.

• SP25-0346 – Special Exception for Monica Rojo/Owner Redeem Properties LLC to live in a camper at 4516 H.D. Atha Road (Parcel C0810039C00, District 4)
• SP25-0348 – Special Exception for James Giorella/Owners James & Evaughn Giorella to live in a guest house at 2144 Marion Ivey Road (Parcel C1820031C00, District 4)
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting (additions/deletions)
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker) on agenda items

The Walton County Board of Appeals met on December 16, 2025, but the minutes record no substantive decisions. Two special exception requests were listed under new business—SP25-0346 (camper while building house) and SP25-0348 (guest house while building house)—but no outcomes, votes, or discussion details are provided. The meeting was otherwise procedural, covering invocation, roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• No decisions recorded in minutes

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walton County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and vote on two rezoning requests. One proposal seeks to rezone 2.00 acres for a commercial kennel with customer contact, while the other aims to rezone 2.72 acres to create a buildable residential lot.

• Rezone 2.00 acres from A2 to A for commercial kennel at 1343 Cornish Mountain Church Road (Z25-0337)
• Rezone 2.72 acres from A1 to R1 to create a 1.15-acre buildable lot at 3600 Mary Lane & Linda Drive (Z25-0343)

The Walton County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezone for a commercial kennel with variances and a separate rezone to create a buildable lot. Both items will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action. The commission also accepted the resignation of member Wesley Sisk.

• Recommended approval of Z25-0337 rezone to A with setbacks and max 4 breeding dogs (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Z25-0343 rezone from A1 to R1 for a 1.15-acre buildable lot (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Noted Wesley Sisk's resignation; replacement to be appointed Jan 6, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Walton County Board of Commissioners will hear a county manager’s update, vote on a memorandum of understanding with the City of Monroe for the North Loop project, and consider several rezoning requests. The board will also discuss amendments to the land-development ordinance regarding stormwater facility maintenance fees and adopt a previously heard impact-fee ordinance amendment.

• Final adoption of OA25-0356 Amendment to Impact Fee Ordinance (2nd public hearing)
• Z25-0327 rezone 2.28 acres at 3707 Tom Brewer Road from A1 to R1
• Z25-0334 rezone 13.13 acres at 3149 Highway 78 for commercial vehicle parking with 8-foot security fence and landscaping conditions
• OA25-0335 amendments to Walton County Land Development Ordinance (Special Fee Districts for stormwater facility maintenance)
• Declaration of surplus and donation of 2008 Ford F-350 to Walton County Board of Education

The Board approved several items, including a $5 million contribution to the North Loop project with the City of Monroe, an impact fee increase to $3,635.57 per dwelling, and multiple rezoning requests. A conditional use for a construction company on Highway 81 was approved 4-3 over opposition from Walnut Grove officials. The board also accepted an $811,358 bid for a culvert replacement and approved a consent agenda with routine items.

• Authorized County Attorney to prepare North Loop funding documents with City of Monroe (5-1)
• Adopted impact fee ordinance amendment raising fee to $3,635.57 per dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Buddha study/meditation withdrawal (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 2.28 acres at 3707 Tom Brewer Road from A1 to R1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 1.00 acre at 782 Highway 11 from A2 to B3 (unanimous)
• Approved rezone and conditional use for Pyramid Concrete at 1125 Highway 81 with conditions (4-3)
• Approved rezone and variance for commercial vehicle parking at 3149 Highway 78 with conditions (4-2)
• Approved $811,358 bid from Wilson Construction Management for Dry Pond Road culvert replacement (unanimous)

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider three requests for zoning exceptions. These include a variance for a front-yard accessory building and a request to live in a camper during home construction.

• V25-0314: Variance for accessory building in front yard at 1314 Robison Cemetery Road & Mt Carmel Road
• SP25-0323: Special Exception to live in camper while building house on H.D. Atha Road
• V25-0338: Variance for open-air carport instead of enclosed garage at 1574 Barton Bridge Road

The Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, but the minutes record no substantive decisions. Three items were listed under new business: a variance for an accessory building, a special exception for a camper, and a variance for an open-air carport, but no outcomes or votes are recorded. The meeting was procedural only, with no approvals, denials, or tabling noted.

• No decisions recorded in minutes

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walton County Planning Commission will meet to review several rezoning requests and a proposed ordinance amendment. The agenda includes items for a place of worship, commercial vehicle parking, and land development ordinance changes.

• CU25-0321: Conditional use for a place of worship at 3550 Bay Creek Church Road
• Z25-0327: Rezone 2.28 acres from A1 to R1 at 3707 Tom Brewer Road
• Z25-0334: Rezone 13.13 acres from B2/A2 to B3 for commercial vehicle parking at 3149 Highway 78
• OA25-0335: Amendment to the Walton County Land Development Ordinance
• Z25-0332: Rezone 1.00 acre from A2 to B3 at 782 Highway 11

The Walton County Planning Commission recommended denial of a conditional use permit for a Buddha study and meditation center on Bay Creek Church Road, citing the single-family residential neighborhood. They also recommended approval of several rezoning requests, including a commercial vehicle parking facility with conditions, and amendments to the land development ordinance regarding stormwater detention maintenance.

• Recommended denial of CU25-0321 for Buddha study/meditation center (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Z25-0327 rezone from A2 to R1 for buildable lot (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Z25-0332 rezone from A2 to B3 for highway business (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Z25-0333 rezone to B2 for commercial vehicle parking (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Z25-0334 rezone to B3 for commercial vehicle parking with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of OA25-0335 amendments to Land Development Ordinance for stormwater detention (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several land-use changes, including a technical training facility and a commercial subdivision. The meeting also includes votes on budget amendments, county contracts, and board appointments.

• Z25-0311: Rezone 48.84 acres at 1098 Highway 78 and Jim Daws Road for a technical training facility
• LU25-0310/Z25-0309: Rezone and land use change for 118.27 acres on George Williams Road for a subdivision
• Change Order #19 for McCarthy Barnsley in the amount of $211,213.47
• Proposed lease financing for 32 WCSO units via Ford Credit Municipal Finance
• OA25-0356: Amendment to Impact Fee Ordinance

The board approved a rezoning and land use change for a 118.27-acre development on George Williams Road, with 99 homes and commercial space, but changed the commercial zoning from B-2 to B-1. The board also approved a rezoning for a technical training facility, an impact fee ordinance amendment, and several contracts and appointments. Two rezoning applications were withdrawn by the applicants.

• Approved LU25-0310/Z25-0309 rezoning and land use change for 118.27-acre development, with B-1 instead of B-2 (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Z25-0311 rezoning to B3 for Dycom technical training facility with conditional use (unanimous)
• Approved AZ25-0328 to allow boat and RV parking at Pinnacle Sports Academy (unanimous)
• Approved OA25-0356 amendment to Impact Fee Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 LMIG and SPLOST IV Resurfacing Project (unanimous)
• Approved Ford Credit lease financing for 32 WCSO vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Motorola cameras agreement for 32 vehicles and body cameras (unanimous)

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Walton County Board of Appeals will hear five variance and special-exception applications at its regular meeting. Items include requests to place accessory buildings in front yards, replace enclosed garages with open-air carports, and reduce landscape buffers and driveway separations. The board will also consider a home-based photography business with customer visits.

• Variance V25-0281: allow 2 accessory buildings in front yard at 2985 Old Zion Cemetery Road
• Variance V25-0284: open-air carport instead of required enclosed garage at 320 Nunnally Farm Road
• Variance V25-0301: place required garage in front yard at 1975 Wall Road
• Variance V25-0304: reduce buffer and driveway separation at Gratis Store, 3424 Shoal Creek Road
• Special Exception SP25-0308: home-based photography business with customer contact at 446 James Powers Road

The Walton County Board of Appeals unanimously approved all five items on the agenda: four variance requests and one special exception request. The variances covered accessory buildings in front yards, an open-air carport, a front-yard garage, and buffer/driveway reductions at the Gratis Store. The special exception allowed a home-based photography business with customer contact.

• Approved variance for two accessory buildings in front yard at 2985 Old Zion Cemetery Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for open-air carport in lieu of enclosed garage at 320 Nunnally Farm Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for front-yard garage at 1975 Wall Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce buffer and driveway separation at Gratis Store, 3424 Shoal Creek Road, with condition to install 8-ft fence along Blake Davis property and rear (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for home-based photography business at 446 James Powers Road, with condition of one client on property at a time (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider a lease purchase agreement for a fire ladder truck and a rezone request for property on Johnson Road. The meeting includes the swearing in of District 1 Commissioner Amarie L. Warren and several grant acceptances.

• Lease purchase of Sutphen SPH100 Ladder Truck for $2,131,822.99
• Rezone request Z-25-0283 for 3.90 acres at 2487 Johnson Road from R1 to A
• $75,000 financial commitment for bridge replacement on Dewey Hogan Road over W. Chickamauga Creek
• Juvenile Court grant for Truancy Intervention Program totaling $99,673.00
• VOCA Grant Renewal for District Attorney's Office for $89,964.00

The board denied a rezoning request (Z-25-0283) for 3.90 acres at 2487 Johnson Road, following the Planning Commission's recommendation, and gave the applicant 30 days to remove chickens not allowed under current zoning. The board also approved several contracts, including a $2.13 million lease-purchase for a fire truck, and removed two agenda items (Impact Fee Advisory Committee and Hospital Authority appointments) without discussion.

• Denied rezoning Z-25-0283 (R1 to A) for 2487 Johnson Road, 30 days to remove chickens (6-1)
• Approved administrative consent agenda including $89,964 VOCA grant renewal and $99,673 juvenile court grant
• Approved IGA with Alcovy Judicial Circuit for court reporter compensation
• Approved OffenderWatch database agreement with Watch Systems, LLC
• Approved $2,131,922.99 lease-purchase for Sutphen SPH100 ladder truck
• Approved $75,000 funding for Dewey Hogan Road bridge replacement
• Approved grant administration agreement with Break the Cycle Counseling & Consulting, LLC
• Removed Item 6.2 (Impact Fee Advisory Committee) and Item 9.1 (Hospital Authority appointments) from agenda

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walton County, Georgia Planning Commission will meet on October 2, 2025, to decide on four rezoning requests, including a convenience store, a technical training facility, and two subdivisions. The meeting will also include procedural items such as opening, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Rezone 7.486 acres from A2 to B2 for a convenience store and warehouse buildings at 5187 Highway 81 & Bay Creek Church Road (Z25-0275)
• Rezone 12.23 acres from A2 to B2 and 35.19 acres from Highway Corridor to Suburban for a 118.27-acre R1 OSC subdivision off George Williams Road (LU25-0310, Z25-0309)
• Rezone 48.84 acres from A1 to B3 for a technical training facility at 1098 Highway 78 and Jim Daws Road (Z25-0311)
• Alter zoning conditions to allow parking of boats and RVs on 8.74 acres at 120 Highway 78 (A25-0328)
• Alter zoning conditions to allow planting of trees on the site side of the fence on 11.56 acres at 2720 Ho Hum Hollow Road (AZ25-0338)

The Walton County Planning Commission recommended approval of a 99-home conservation subdivision with a 12.23-acre commercial outparcel on 118.27 acres off George Williams Road and Highway 11, with conditions including professional landscaping, no outside storage, and agricultural disclosures. The commission also recommended approval of a rezoning for a Dycom technical training facility and accepted the withdrawal of a convenience store rezoning application. All recommendations go to the Board of Commissioners for final decisions.

• Approved withdrawal of rezoning application 225-0275 for convenience store/warehouse (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 99-home R1-OSC subdivision with commercial outparcel (5-1)
• Recommended approval of A1 to B3 rezoning for Dycom technical training facility (unanimous)

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will meet to consider five variance requests, including one for a 2-acre buildable lot and another to convert a garage into a guest house. One variance case has been withdrawn.

• Variance to create a 2.00-acre buildable lot at 4600 Atha Circle
• Variance to convert garage into 1,096 sq. ft. guest house at 2520 Willie Watkins Road
• Variance to place an accessory building 50 ft. into a 100 ft. buffer at 1449 Palmer Drive
• Variance to waive paved apron requirement at 1705 Queens Cemetery Road
• Case V25-0273 withdrawn

The Walton County Board of Appeals approved variances for a 2-acre buildable lot, a guest house conversion, and a driveway apron waiver, but denied a request to place an accessory building within a 100-ft non-buildable buffer. A billboard replacement case was withdrawn. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved variance for 2-acre buildable lot off easement at 4600 Atha Circle (unanimous)
• Denied variance for accessory building in 100-ft buffer at 1449 Palmer Drive (unanimous)
• Approved variance to convert garage to guest house at 2520 Willie Watkins Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance to waive paved apron requirement at 1705 Queen Cemetery Road (unanimous)
• Case V25-0273 (billboard replacement) withdrawn

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review two rezoning applications for properties in District 1 and District 2. The body will discuss changing land use designations for a commercial development and a property for animal husbandry.

• Z25-0275: Rezone 7.486 acres from A2 to B2 for a convenience store and warehouse buildings at 5187 Highway 81 & Bay Creek Church Road
• Z25-0283: Rezone 3.90 acres from R1 to A for animals at 2487 Johnson Road

The Walton County Planning Commission tabled a request to rezone 7.486 acres at 5187 Highway 81 from A2 to B2 for a convenience store and warehouse, allowing the applicant time to meet with neighbors. The commission also unanimously recommended denial of a request to rezone 3.90 acres at 2487 Johnson Road from R1 to A for keeping chickens and other animals.

• Tabled Z25-0275 (rezone 7.486 acres from A2 to B2 for convenience store/warehouse) until 10/2/2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of Z25-0283 (rezone 3.90 acres from R1 to A for animals) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025, as amended (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several land use changes and rezoning applications for residential and commercial projects. The meeting also includes discussions on the impact fee schedule and amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance.

• Rezoning of 121.43 acres on Rowe Road and Highway 78 for a residential subdivision
• Rezoning of 84.16 acres on Youth Jersey Road and Monroe Jersey Road for a residential subdivision
• Six proposed amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance covering microchipping and backyard breeding
• Acceptance of a $70,968.00 grant from Walton County Health Care Foundation for Walnut Grove Park Community Center
• Rezoning of 7.0 acres at 257 Highway 81 for a mini warehouse storage facility

The board unanimously appointed Amarie Warren to fill the unexpired term of the late District 1 Commissioner Bo Warren. They also approved several rezoning requests, including a 5-1 approval for a mini warehouse facility on Highway 81 and a 5-1 approval for an 84-acre residential subdivision on Youth Jersey Road. The board adopted a new impact fee schedule increasing fees to $3,635.56 per single-family home, effective October 1, 2025, and approved multiple amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance.

• Appointed Amarie Warren to fill District 1 commissioner seat (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for mini warehouse at 257 Highway 81 with conditions (5-1)
• Approved rezoning for residential subdivision on Youth Jersey Road (5-1)
• Approved rezoning for flower farm at 3685 McCullers Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for non-profit farm at 611 Youth Jersey Road (unanimous)
• Adopted new impact fee schedule at $3,635.56 per single-family home (unanimous)
• Adopted all amendments to Animal Control Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for jail services and WCSO technology (unanimous)

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider four variance requests regarding building sizes and lot widths. These decisions determine if specific properties can deviate from standard zoning and size requirements.

• V25-0235: Request for 1,193 sq. ft. guest house at 1551 Gratis Rd
• V25-0242: Request to reduce lot width for 4 buildable lots at 3779 Old Braswell Rd
• V25-0243: Request for 1,020 sq. ft. caretaker home in B1 zoning at 3540 Hwy 78
• V25-0246: Request to reduce lot width for 2 buildable lots at 1465 Greendale Rd

The Walton County Board of Appeals approved three variance requests and unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 minutes. A variance to allow a 1,193 sq. ft. guest house at 1551 Gratis Road was approved unanimously. A variance to reduce lot width for a family compound at 3779 Old Braswell Road was approved on a tie-breaking vote by the chairman. A variance to allow a caretaker residence of 1,020 sq. ft. in a B1 zoning at 3540 Highway 78 was approved unanimously. One variance request (V25-0246) was withdrawn.

• Approved variance for 1,193 sq. ft. guest house at 1551 Gratis Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce lot width for 4 buildable lots at 3779 Old Braswell Road (3-2, chairman's tie-breaking vote)
• Approved variance for caretaker residence of 1,020 sq. ft. in B1 zoning at 3540 Highway 78 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: variance request V25-0246 for lot width reduction at 1465 Greendale Road

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests and land use changes. These include proposals for a residential subdivision, a mini warehouse, and agricultural uses.

• LU25-0063/Z25-0062: Rezone 7.0 acres at 257 Highway 81 for a mini warehouse/storage facility
• Z25-0249: Rezone 2.45 acres at 3685 McCullers Road to grow and sell cut flowers
• Z25-0250: Rezone 7.27 acres at 611 Youth Jersey Road for vegetables, livestock, and educational tours
• Z25-0253: Rezone 84.16 acres on Youth Jersey Road and Monroe Jersey Road for a residential subdivision
• LU25-0256/Z25-0257: Land use change and rezone of 121.43 acres on Rowe Road and Highway 78 for a residential subdivision

The Walton County Planning Commission met on August 7, 2025, and voted unanimously to recommend approval of four rezoning requests, including a 70-lot residential subdivision, a mini-warehouse facility, a flower farm, and a non-profit farm. All recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners for final decisions. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting.

• Recommended approval of 84.16-acre rezone from A1/A2 to R1OSC for 70-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 7-acre rezone to B2 for mini-warehouse with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2.45-acre rezone to A for flower cultivation/sales (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 7.27-acre rezone to A for non-profit farm with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 121.43-acre rezone and land use change for residential subdivision with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will decide on 2025 millage rates for the county and Board of Education. The meeting includes votes on several rezoning requests and budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also review contracts and bid proposals for county infrastructure and services.

• Adoption of 2025 Millage Rates for Walton County and Walton County Board of Education
• Budget amendment for 25 additional Detention Officer positions, uniforms, and equipment: $2,186,721.83
• Budget amendment for E911 employee shift differential pay: $25,000.00
• Rezone 8.734 acres at 1890 Highway 81 from A1 to B2 for commercial vehicle parking
• Rezone 2.64 acres at 1350 Mountain Creek Church Road from A1 to B3 for outdoor storage and car repair

The board adopted the 2025 county millage rate of 12.278 and fire district rate of 2.365 in a 4-3 vote, with Commissioners Bradford, Adams, and Dixon opposing. They also unanimously approved the school board millage rate of 15.965, a $87,500 SPLOST resurfacing budget, and several other items including rezoning requests, budget amendments, and contracts.

• Adopted 2025 county millage rate 12.278 and fire district rate 2.365 (4-3)
• Adopted 2025 school board millage rate 15.965 (unanimous)
• Approved $87,500 SPLOST resurfacing project length budget and FY26 amendment (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 8.734 acres at 1890 Highway 81 to B2 with conditions (6-1)
• Tabled rezoning at 1350 Mountain Creek Church Road for 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2.45 acres on Wall Road to R1 with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved annexation request for 27.937 acres on Fairplay Road (unanimous)
• Approved $2,186,721.83 for 25 additional detention officer positions (unanimous)

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will consider four requests for variances and special exceptions. These include requests to reduce landscape buffers, live in campers during home construction, and build an accessory structure.

• V25-0214: Request to reduce transitional buffer from 25’ to 15’ at Hwy 20
• SP25-0217: Request to live in camper while building house at 1200 Double Oak Dr
• SP25-0220: Request for 2nd extension to live in camper while building house at 2201 Dry Pond Rd
• V25-0223: Request for 3,191 sq. ft. accessory building in R1 zoning at 2330 Rabbit Farm Cir

The Walton County Board of Appeals approved a variance to reduce a transitional buffer from 25 to 15 feet for a landscape business on Highway 20. The board also approved a special exception for a second extension to live in a camper while building a house, with conditions. A special exception request for another camper residence was tabled because the applicant was not present.

• Approved variance to reduce transitional buffer from 25' to 15' for landscape business (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for 2nd extension to live in camper while building house, with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled special exception request to live in camper while building house (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning applications. These requests involve changing land use for business and residential development in District 6.

• LU25-0199 & Z25-0198: Land use change and rezone of 2.64 acres at 1350 Mountain Creek Church Rd for outdoor storage and car repair
• Z25-0218: Rezone of 2.45 acres at 0 Wall Rd from A2 to R1 to create 2 buildable lots

The Walton County Planning Commission voted to deny a conditional use and rezone request for commercial vehicle and RV parking at 1890 Hwy 81, with all members except John Pringle in favor of denial. They also denied a land use change and rezone for outdoor storage and car repair at 1350 Mountain Creek Church Road, with Tim Kemp recusing. A rezone request for two buildable lots on Wall Road was approved. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Denied CU25-0153 & 225-0154: rezone 8.734 acres from A1 to B2 for commercial vehicle/RV parking and outside storage (6-1, Pringle dissenting)
• Denied LU25-0199 & Z25-0198: land use change from Suburban to Employment Center and rezone 2.64 acres from A1 to B3 for outdoor storage and car repair (unanimous, Kemp recused)
• Approved Z25-0218: rezone 2.45 acres from A2 to R1 to create 2 buildable lots on Wall Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 5, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss property tax and homestead freezes. They are deciding on two rezoning requests and reviewing several contracts and bids.

• Rezone 8.74 acres at 120 Hwy. 78 from A1 to M1 for recycling and resale of nonmetallic mineral products
• Land Use Change and rezone 3.00 acres at 720 Gene Bell Rd. and Vasco Adcock Rd. for dog training
• Bid for inmate food service from Summit Correctional Services
• Agreement extension amendment for Skillet Kitchen - Jail
• Engagement letter for Mauldin & Jenkins

The Walton County Board of Commissioners approved a rezone and variance for a recycling facility at 120 Hwy. 78, with conditions including a 20-foot right side setback and limited hours. They also approved a land use change and rezone for dog training at 720 Gene Bell Rd., allowing boarding of only one dog inside the residence. The board approved the consent agenda, contracts, and a bid for inmate food service, and entered executive session for a personnel matter.

• Approved rezone Z25-0155 and variance for 8.74 acres at 120 Hwy. 78 (unanimous)
• Approved land use change LU25-0182 and rezone Z25-0181 for dog training at 720 Gene Bell Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved administrative consent agenda including June 3 meeting minutes and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved change order for McCarthy Barnsley - WCPSC (unanimous)
• Approved contract with TKC Management Services - WCPSC (unanimous)
• Accepted proposal from Summit Correctional Services for inmate food service (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel matter at 6:45 p.m. and returned at 7:02 p.m.

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will meet to review a request to reduce required lot width to create two buildable lots. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public comment period.

• V25-0188: Request to reduce lot width from 150’ to 110’ at 3584 Stock Rd (Parcel C0720052R00)

The Walton County Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance request (V25-0188) to reduce the lot width from 150 feet to 110 feet, allowing the property at 3584 Stock Rd to be split into two buildable lots—one with an existing house and a 5-acre tract. The applicant, Andrew Coker, stated the new lot would be for his son and daughter-in-law, and he would follow county guidance on driveways. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after the decision.

• Approved variance V25-0188 to reduce lot width from 150' to 110' for two buildable lots (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider three requests for rezoning and land use changes. These proposals involve changes to property use for recycling, commercial vehicle parking, and dog training.

• Z25-0155: Rezone 8.74 acres from A1 to M1 for recycling and resale of nonmetallic mineral products at 120 Hwy 78
• CU25-0153 & Z25-0154: Rezone 8.734 acres from A1 to B2 for commercial vehicle and RV parking and outside storage at 1890 Hwy 81
• LU25-0182 & Z25-0181: Land Use Change to Neighborhood Residential and rezone 3.00 acres from A1 to A for dog training at 720 Gene Bell Rd/Vasco Adcock Rd

The Walton County Planning Commission held a regular meeting on June 5, 2025, but the minutes record no substantive decisions. Three rezoning and conditional use requests were listed under new business, but no motions, votes, or outcomes are recorded. The meeting was procedural only, with no decisions made.

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several land use requests, including a commercial kennel and vehicle storage. The meeting includes votes on FY25 budget amendments and updates to the Land Development Ordinance. The board will also consider contracts for E911 equipment and a community video program.

• Rezone 7.52 acres at 689 Gene Bell Road for a commercial kennel
• Rezone 2.0 acres at 3275 Broadnax Mill Road for a towing company and vehicle storage
• Conditional use for outside storage at 5395 Hwy. 20 & McCullers Road
• FY25 Budget Amendments and authorization to amend the budget for fiscal year closing
• AT&T Master Agreement to upgrade E911 equipment and software

The Walton County Board of Commissioners approved all planning items, including conditional use for dumpster storage, rezoning for a towing company, a commercial kennel, and a minor auto repair with variance. They also approved several ordinance amendments, budget amendments, and contracts, including an AT&T agreement for E911 equipment.

• Approved conditional use for outside dumpster storage at 5395 Hwy. 20 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2.0 acres to B3 for towing company at 3275 Broadnax Mill Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 7.52 acres for commercial kennel (no boarding) at 689 Gene Bell Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and conditional use for minor auto repair at 5495 Hwy. 20 (unanimous)
• Approved five Land Development Ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Improvements Element Annual Update (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 Budget Amendments and authorized chairman to amend budget (unanimous)
• Approved AT&T Master Agreement for E911 upgrade (unanimous)

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Board of Appeals will meet to consider two specific property requests. The board will determine if applicants are granted extensions or variances regarding residential structures.

• SP25-0128: Request to live in a camper while building a house at 614 Stock Gap Rd
• V25-0152: Request for a variance regarding the size of a guest house at 3805 Creekwood Ct & Hwy 20

The Walton County Board of Appeals approved two requests. First, it granted Keith and Andrea Aikens a six-month extension to live in a camper at 614 Stock Gap Rd while completing their house, with conditions requiring completion by November 20, 2025. Second, it approved a variance for Hi Paknik and Chandrowtie Dhanra to build a 1,000 sq. ft. guest house with two full bathrooms at 3805 Creekwood Ct & Hwy 20, exceeding the usual 800 sq. ft. and 1.5 bathroom limits. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved camper extension for Aikens at 614 Stock Gap Rd with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 1,000 sq. ft. guest house with 2 bathrooms at 3805 Creekwood Ct (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the FY26 Budget and several zoning requests. The meeting includes discussions on stormwater management ordinances and budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office.

• Adoption of FY26 Budget
• Z25-0110: Rezone 81 acres on Nicholsville Rd. for a residential subdivision
• OA25-0126: Amendment to Stormwater Management Ordinance
• FY25 Budget amendments for 25 additional Detention Officers and vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
• GDOT contract for water facilities at Hwy. 138 and Hwy. 81 Roundabout

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY26 budget, which requires a millage rate increase of 1.865350197, in a 4-3 vote. They also approved several rezoning requests, including a conditional use for outside storage, a rezone for a residential care facility, and a rezone for a residential subdivision with conditions. The board approved a $762,533 maintenance contract for the Public Safety Complex and amended the FY25 budget to add 25 detention officer positions.

• Adopted FY26 budget with millage rate increase (4-3)
• Approved conditional use for outside storage at 2424 Lance Ct. (unanimous)
• Approved rezone for residential care facility at 1370 Snows Mill Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved rezone for 4 buildable lots at 1730 Lee Peters Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved rezone for beekeeping at 4878 Jersey Walnut Grove Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved 81-acre subdivision rezone with conditions (5-1)
• Approved stormwater ordinance amendment for special tax district (unanimous)
• Approved $762,533 maintenance contract for Public Safety Complex (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walton County Planning Commission will consider four land-use applications including rezonings and conditional use permits for outside storage, a towing company, a commercial kennel, and minor auto repair. They will also review proposed amendments to the county's Land Development Ordinance. Public comment is allowed with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Conditional use for outside storage at 5395 Hwy 20 & McCullers Rd (parcel C0080003) for Thomas Alan & Susan Atha.
• Rezone 2.00 acres from A2 to B3 for a towing company and vehicle storage at 3275 Broadnax Mill Rd (parcel C0440003) applicant Jody Whitlock.
• Rezone 7.52 acres from A1 to A for a commercial kennel with variance at 689 Gene Bell Rd (parcel C1660006) applicant Michelle Brooks.
• Rezone 1.00 acre from A1 to B2 for minor auto repair and conditional use for outside storage at 5495 Hwy 20 & Lance Ct (parcel C0070004) applicant Michael Greenlee.
• Amendments to the Walton County Land Development Ordinance per sheet dated 4/1/2025.

The Walton County Planning Commission met on May 1, 2025, and voted unanimously to recommend approval of several conditional use permits, rezones, and ordinance amendments. These recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final decisions. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved conditional use for outside storage at 5395 Hwy 20 with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 2.00 acres from A2 to B3 for towing/vehicle storage at 3275 Broadnax Mill Rd with evergreen planting condition (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 7.52 acres from A1 to A for commercial kennel at 689 Gene Bell Rd as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 1.00 acre from A1 to B2 for minor auto repair with conditions at 5495 Hwy 20 (unanimous)
• Approved five amendments to the Land Development Ordinance as submitted (unanimous)

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

The Walton County Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to decide on seven items, including appeals and variance requests related to zoning and building codes. Items range from roof pitch and carport requirements to living in campers during construction and setback variances for pools.

• A25-0069: Appeal to allow 3:12 roof pitch on manufactured home at Guthrie Cemetery Rd
• SP25-0070: Request to extend stay in camper while building house at 1587 Gratis Rd
• A25-0080: Appeal for open-air carport instead of required enclosed garage at 81 Browning Shoals Rd
• V25-0101: Appeal to keep existing guest house and garage apartment in front yard at 4625 Bullock Bridge Rd
• V25-0113: Variance to reduce rear setback from 15 to 10.2 feet for in-ground pool at 2208 Golf View Ct

The Walton County Board of Appeals approved all seven items on the agenda, including variances for roof pitch, camper living extensions, a carport, and guest house/garage apartment placement. All motions carried unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 3:12 roof pitch variance for manufactured home at Guthrie Cemetery Rd (unanimous)
• Approved camper living extension with conditions for house completion by April 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved camper living extension with conditions for addition completion by September 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved open-air carport variance with conditions at 81 Browning Shoals Rd (unanimous)
• Approved guest house and garage apartment variance with conditions including no rental and 3rd party inspection (unanimous)
• Approved rear setback variance for pool at 2208 Golf View Ct (unanimous)
• Approved variance for roof pitch, garage, and siding at Hancock Dr (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Walton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on five land-use applications, including a conditional use permit for outdoor storage and four rezoning requests. The most substantial item is a proposal to rezone 81 acres from A1 to R1OSC for a residential subdivision. Other items include rezoning for a residential care facility, four buildable lots, and a beekeeping operation.

• Conditional use for outdoor storage at 2424 Lance Ct (CU25-0095)
• Rezone 4.30 acres from A2 to OI for a residential care facility at 1370 Snows Mill Rd & Hwy 83 (Z25-0082)
• Rezone 4.85 acres from A1 to R1 to create 4 buildable lots at 1730 Lee Peters Rd (Z25-0108)
• Rezone 2.58 acres from R1 to A for beekeeping and selling bees/honey at 4878 Jersey Walnut Grove Rd (Z25-0109)
• Rezone 81.00 acres from A1 to R1OSC for a residential subdivision on Nicholsville Rd (Z25-0110)

The Walton County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning of 81 acres from A1 to R1OSC for a 62-lot residential subdivision on Nicholsville Road, with conditions including fencing encroachment resolution and agricultural disclosure language. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use for outside storage, a rezoning for a residential care facility, two other rezones, and a stormwater management amendment.

• Approved conditional use for outside storage at 2424 Lance Ct (unanimous)
• Approved rezone 4.30 acres to OI for residential care facility at 1370 Snows Mill Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezone 4.85 acres to R1 for 4 buildable lots at 1730 Lee Peters Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezone 2.58 acres to A for beekeeping at 4878 Jersey Walnut Grove Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezone 81 acres to R1OSC for 62-lot subdivision on Nicholsville Rd with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater management amendment for special tax district (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Walton County Board of Commissioners will consider five rezoning requests, including a 52.57-acre property rezoned from A1 to M1 for a fabricated metal product manufacturing facility and a 54.786-acre rezone for a residential subdivision. They will also vote on consent agenda items including meeting minutes, contracts over $25,000, budget amendments, and purchases of two tax parcels. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with forms due by 4:00 PM the day prior.

• Z24-0067: Rezone 6.63 acres at 2435 Daniel Cemetery Rd. for show-quality poultry/fowl (up to 1,650 birds) with setback variance
• Z25-0028: Rezone 2.60 acres at 2069 Hwy. 11 for a martial arts studio (recommended approval)
• LU25-0061/Z25-0056: Rezone 0.63 acres at 2660 Gum Creek Church Rd. for motor vehicle sales (recommended denial)
• Z25-0064: Rezone 52.57 acres at 6342 Hwy 20 for fabricated metal product manufacturing (recommended approval with conditions)
• Z25-0055: Rezone 54.786 acres on Double Springs Rd. for a residential subdivision (recommended approval)

The Board approved a land use change and rezoning for a motor vehicle sales lot at 2660 Gum Creek Church Rd. & Hwy. 81, with conditions including no onsite repairs, a 15-car limit, and hard-surface parking. The vote was 4-2, with Commissioners Bradford and Adams opposing. The Board also approved several other rezoning requests, including a poultry facility, martial arts studio, metal manufacturing plant, and a residential subdivision, all unanimously or with one abstention.

• Approved rezoning for car lot at 2660 Gum Creek Church Rd. & Hwy. 81 (4-2)
• Approved rezoning for poultry/fowl facility at 2435 Daniel Cemetery Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for martial arts studio at 2069 Hwy. 11 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for metal manufacturing at 6342 Hwy 20 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for residential subdivision on Double Springs Rd. (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved purchase of Tax Parcel C1400057 on Whitney Road for $77,100
• Approved purchase of Tax Parcel C0760047 on H. D. Atha Road for $270,000
• Approved $127,764 proposal for multi-sport athletic flooring at Nowell Gym