Henry County plans rezoning for 200 single family lots on Jonesboro Road

Henry County's Zoning Advisory Board convened on July 10, 2025, to discuss several significant rezoning requests, with a primary focus on a proposal for a large-scale single-family residential development off Jonesboro Road. The proposed project, located south of Jonesboro Road at East Hampton Shores Drive, seeks to rezone approximately 108.49 acres from residential agricultural (RA) to R5 single-family residential.

The applicant aims to develop 200 fee-simple lots, achieving a net density of 3.62 dwelling units per acre, which aligns with the area's future land use designation of medium density residential. The proposed minimum lot size is set at 10,890 square feet, with an average lot size of 12,000 square feet. The development plan includes compliance with the Highway Corridor Overlay District standards, ensuring that the project meets the necessary infrastructure and public safety requirements.

During the meeting, staff recommended approval of the rezoning request, highlighting updated conditions that include reserving a 70-foot right-of-way for the future widening of Jonesboro Road and establishing a 50-foot undisturbed landscape buffer along the road to enhance visual screening. These measures aim to mitigate the impact of the development on the surrounding area while accommodating future infrastructure improvements.

The board's discussions also touched on the importance of the Jonesboro Road widening project, which is expected to enhance traffic flow and accessibility in the region. As the meeting concluded, the board expressed gratitude for the ongoing developments along this major arterial road, emphasizing the significance of careful planning in accommodating growth in Henry County.

The approval of this rezoning request marks a pivotal step in advancing residential development in the area, with implications for housing availability and community growth in the coming years.