August 12 Public Hearing Scheduled for Joint Comprehensive Plan
News July 29, 2021
HIAWASSEE, Ga – A public hearing concerning the comprehensive plan is scheduled for August 12 at City Hall, starting at 7 p.m.
The joint comprehensive plan outlines goals for the future of Hiawassee, Young Harris, and Towns County as a whole. It’s updated every five years.
Public input helps city and county officials determine the path Towns County will take for the next five to ten years.
Often by clearly stating certain goals within the document, it becomes easier for counties and cities to be considered for certain grant funding.
Citizens are also encouraged to complete a quick survey to help inform the direction of the comprehensive plan: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7MHXXN?fbclid=IwAR0jUmN8qKUQ15Fv2dowkFXpfqYr2xq7aUsFAIfpafto_UdjTyElZmPgV0U
Planning Development Ordinance Public Hearing on June 17
News June 1, 2021
HIAWASSEE, Ga – The public hearing originally scheduled for May 24 was moved to June 17 to meet legal requirements for notice to the public.
June 17 at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center is the new date for the public hearing dealing with the proposed changes to Hiawassee’s planning development ordinance.
Density restrictions within city limits will be changing if approved. The new language applies to lots one acre or larger. Developers can build a maximum of 10 units per acre in a maximum of four units.
The change would accommodate the proposed Mountain Views townhome project with the goal of creating housing for young professional families in the area. The proposed price range is more than likely above the price point of those in the service industry, starting at $230,000 and up.
Councilmember Anne Mitchell came out vehemently against the project, but the other city councilmembers see the benefit of it.
Feature graphic courtesy of Mohamed Hassan.