Habersham County public hearing on unified development code
Key Questions
What is the purpose of the Habersham County public hearing on the unified development code?
The March 16 Clarkesville hearing addressed density and traffic concerns related to Ga. 365 development. It is part of updates to the proposed Unified Development Ordinance.
What recent updates were made to Habersham County's development code?
Officials updated the proposed code ahead of an April 13 town hall with Ruby Fulbright for public input. Changes include derelict vehicle removal and data centers as a Special Use Permit.
When is the next public input opportunity for the development code?
A town hall is scheduled for April 13 with Ruby Fulbright to gather input on the updated Unified Development Ordinance. It awaits Board of Commissioners hearings and vote.
What development issues is Habersham County monitoring?
Key focuses include density/traffic on Clarkesville square, Ga. 365 projects, data center impacts, and derelict vehicles. A UT researcher is studying data center effects in the region.
What is the current status of Habersham County's Unified Development Ordinance?
The ordinance is developing, with updates announced and a town hall set for April 13. It requires BoC hearings and vote; monitor for traffic and density changes.
Mar16 Clarkesville hearing density/traffic; Ga.365 dev. Updates: derelict vehicles removal, data centers Special Use Permit (UT study flags water/grid strain, temp jobs, bill spikes amid drought/fire risks); Apr13 town hall Ruby Fulbright for input. Awaits BoC hearings/vote; monitor Clarkesville square traffic.