Yates working on overlay district for West Jackson
BY ANGELA GARY
Jackson County commissioner Bruce Yates is meeting with citizens interested in the development of a zoning overlay district along Hwy. 124 and Hwy. 53 in West Jackson.
Yates reported on the proposed overlay district at the Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night. Among the issues to be addressed are guidelines for architecture, lighting and landscaping. Yates said the goal would be to “protect values along the corridor.”
Yates, a former Braselton city councilman, will be meeting with homeowner’s associations, Braselton and Hoschton officials and other interested citizens. A proposed zoning overlay district will be presented to the BOC for final action.
“We have a large number of citizens who are concerned and want some initiative taken now,” Yates said.
On another matter, Yates asked county staff to look into a revision to the unified development code concerning the sign ordinance. He asked for the staff to review the code and make note of any weaknesses and recommend improvements.
Yates also asked for a monthly report to be given on the status of the update of the county comprehensive plan. Planning consultant David Sutton is overseeing this process for the county. He will be presenting a written monthly report on the status of the update.
