May 9, 2008

Senior Housing Ordinance

Rockdale County staff has proposed a draft Senior Housing Overlay Ordinance which is expected to go to the Planning Commission in July.  The draft ordinance allows four units…

May 9, 2008

Tree Ordinance Revisions

Proposed changes to the Rockdale County Tree Ordinance include: reduced tree density requirements, more emphasis on preserving existing trees, no longer allowing street trees to…

March 3, 2008

Tax Credit for Home Buyers

In an effort to help promote home sales, Senator Johnny Isakson, R- GA, introduced legislation to provide a tax credit to homebuyers.  The legislation, S….

February 27, 2008

BOC Amends MUR Zoning Districts

At its regular meeting on February 27th, the BOC voted to adopt amendments to the County’s Zoning Regulation, which changes the title of zoning category for Mixed-use Redevelopment…

February 7, 2008

Grams Announces Bid for BOC District 1

On Thursday, February 7th, Mark Grams- a 44-yr old Lawrenceville resident and former campaign manager for Commissioner Lorraine Green- announced his intentions to seek election to the BOC as…

January 16, 2008

Tree Ordinance Revisions

At its regular meeting on January 15th, the BOC voted 4-1 to adopt the proposed tree ordinance revisions.  No additional revision were made from the most recent draft. …