Development News for Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

Fort Oakor Approves Fence Variance on Mason Lane for Safety

The city council passed the second and final reading of Ordinance Number 2026-28, approving a zoning variance for a property on Mason Lane, Rossville, Georgia. The variance will allow for a fence to be placed past the front building line to address a safety issue. Michael Gravit is the owner and applicant. This action amends the official zoning map for the city of Portorp.

Fort Oakor Approves Sign Construction in Historic District for Polo Field

The city council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance Number 2026-31 for an application for a certificate of appropriateness for tax parcel number 00003 I 034 on Barnhart Circle, Fort Thorp, Georgia. Requested by the city of Fordorp, the approval is for the construction of a sign at the tank and polo field, located within the Fordorp historic district.

Fort Oakor Considers Increasing Hotel Excise Tax from 6% to 8%

The city council heard the first reading of Ordinance Number 2026-32, which proposes an amendment to the city of Fort Oakorp code of ordinances, specifically Chapter 82 concerning excise tax. The amendment revises the hotel excise tax from 6% to 8%, deletes section 8248b, adds a new section 82148B, and amends section 14 182 148C to distribute tax collected in excess of 5% for tourism development. It also provides for severability and an effective date.

Fort Oakor Approves Zoning Variance for Reduced Setback on Direbridge Road

The city council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance Number 2026-26, granting a zoning variance for tax parcel number 0013B at 621 Direbridge Road, Ringo, Georgia. The variance allows the required building setback to be reduced from 35 feet to 15 feet. This was requested by the owner, Dennis King Enterprises. The ordinance amends the official zoning map for the city of Fort Oakor.