FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is reworking an ordinance with an eye toward ensuring trees are protected and developers are in compliance.
At a Dec. 9 work session, the Forsyth County Commission reviewed progress in overhauling the ordinance. Led by staff, the effort is a part of a series of zoning and code updates commissioners are undertaking during a moratorium on residential zoning requests.
Planning Manager Heather Ryan discussed potential changes to the ordinance that could emphasize tree survival, focus on protection of quality trees, streamline procedures and promote incentives to developers…