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Fulton County

formulating plan to better inform citizens of proposed rezoning and land

use applications

Policy targets persons living in 'environmentally stressed' areas

Fulton County's unincorporated residents who live where air, water

and noise are pollutants will soon be better notified of proposed land

use rezonings in their area and any related meetings.

During the Board of Commissioners' June 16 meeting, the board fully

supported District 5 Commissioner Emma I. Darnell's resolution to

improve communications with members of the public regarding proposed

rezoning and use-permit applications in "environmentally stressed" communities.

"Too often, citizens living in "environmentally stressed" communities

come before the Board's zoning meetings and complain of having little

or no notice of rezoning matters in their neighborhoods," said Commissioner

Darnell. "We must do a better job of letting residents know of possible

changes in zonings that could affect their lives."

The approved measure directs the County Manager and the Department of

Environment and Community Development to prepare appropriate changes

to the County Zoning Resolution regarding public notifications.

The resolution further requires the proposed amendments come