subdivision requirements

Casey Marbutt, Project Manager at SPG Planners & Engineers, speaks to commissioners on behalf of Andy Barrs, CEO of Barrs Industries. Marbutt told commissioners about the details of the mixed-density residential development, including its aim to take developmental pressure off rural areas in the county. (Kimberly Thomas/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Casey Marbutt, Project Manager at SPG Planners & Engineers, speaks to commissioners on behalf of Andy Barrs, CEO of Barrs Industries. Marbutt told commissioners about the details of the mixed-density residential development, including its aim to take developmental pressure off rural areas in the county. (Kimberly Thomas/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Commission OKs subdivision, RV ordinance changes

Kimberly Thomas
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners approved revisions to the county’s subdivision and recreational vehicle ordinances at its meeting on Monday night, following a recommendation from the zoning board.  The commissioners approved the changes 4-0.

County is rewriting rezoning ordinances

Zach Leggio
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
New subdivision requirements and clarification of current rezoning ordinances are coming to Oglethorpe County, likely increasing the waiting period between property splits.  The changes come after an influx of subdivision requests to the zoning board and the Board of Commissioners.