Planning Commission
Ruchi Agarwal
Planning & Zoning Manager
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Zoning Cases
View zoning case information and related documents.
About the Planning Commission
The Planning Commission of Johns Creek reviews zoning cases and serves as a recommending body to the Mayor and City Council for the purpose of upholding and implementing the vision and objectives as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and accompanying regulatory ordinances such as Zoning and Subdivisions.
Contact City Hall at 678-512-3283 or email the Planning Commission.
Note: This email address is only to provide information/opinions to the Planning Commission on items for consideration at public hearings. Please contact Planning & Zoning, 678-512-3293 for all other issues.
Meeting Schedule
The Johns Creek Planning Commission meets one Tuesday per month (see calendar below) at 7 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097.The submittal deadline for applications will be the first Tuesday of the month. Also see: Current PC Rezoning Application Calendar
Notice: Rezoning cases are a four-month review period. See our Rezoning Calendar above.
Members
Planning members are appointed to posts and serve two-year, staggered terms as follows:
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Post D – Michael Katzin **
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Post E – Kamini Anand **
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Post F – Arthur Holst** (Chair)
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Post G – Judith Ross**
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Post A – Vicki Horton* (Vice Chair)
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Post B – Chris Jackson*
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Post C – Himanshu Karnwal *
* Term expires Feb. 28, 2026
*** Term expires Feb. 28, 2027
Please note: Board members can receive emails but cannot reply.
Zoning Cases
Aug. 5 Planning Commission Meeting *CANCELLED
August, 5 2025 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, G 30097
Description
*This meeting has been cancelled.
Sept. 9 Planning Commission Meeting
September, 9 2025 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
SUP-25-0001, VC-25-0002, VC-25-0003 & VC-25-0004 | 10505, 10509 and 10625 Jones Bridge Road
2025
July 8 Planning Commission
July, 8 2025 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
- A-25-004 – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
A proposal to amend the City of Johns Creek Zoning Ordinance to establish regulations for cemetery as an accessory use to an existing Church, Temple, or Place of Worship in the Agricultural zoning district.
Approved by Planning Commission
June 3 Planning Commission Meeting * CANCELLED
June, 3 2025 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
This meeting has been cancelled.
May 6 Planning Commission Meeting
May, 6 2025 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
Planning Commission Workshop, May 6, 5 p.m.
RZ-25-0001 & VC-25-0001 | 11705 Fox Road and 11720 Jones Bridge Road
Approved with Conditions
RZ-24-0010 | 10505, 10555 & 10655 Embry Farm Road
Deferred to Aug. 25, 2025 City Council Meeting
April 1 Planning Commission Meeting
April, 1 2025 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-24-0010 | 10505, 10555 & 10655 Embry Farm Road
Deferred to the May 6 Planning Commission meeting.
March 4 Planning Commission Meeting
March, 4 2025 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-24-0012 & VC-24-0019 | 8483 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Deferred to Sept. 22 City Council Meeting
A-25-002 – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
A proposal to amend the City of Johns Creek Zoning Ordinance to define and establish standards for group home use in residential zoning districts through the Administrative Permit process to manage group home use in the City.
Approved
Feb. 4 Planning Commission Meeting
February, 4 2025 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11260 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-24-0011 & VC-24-0008 | 3730 Old Alabama Road
Withdrawn
Jan. 7 Planning Commission Meeting
January, 7 2025 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30022
Description
RZ-24-0009 & VC-24-0006 for 9110 Brumbelow Road
Approved with Conditions
2024
Dec. 16 Planning Commission
December, 16 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
A-24-004 – Sign Ordinance Amendment – A proposal to amend the City of Johns Creek Sign Ordinance (Appendix A. Article XXXIII) to comprehensively modify, add and revise the ordinance and establish new signage regulations for the Town Center.
Approved
Nov. 4 Planning Commission Meeting
November, 4 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
SUP-24-0003, SUP-24-0004 & VC-24-0005 | 4765 Kimball Bridge Road
Approved with Conditions
RZ-24-0008 & VC-24-0007 for 9675 Brumbelow Road
Approved with Conditions
RZ-24-0009 & VC-24-0006 for 9110 Brumbelow Road
Deferred to December 16 Planning Commission
RZ-24-0010 | 10505, 10555 & 10655 Embry Farm Road
Administratively Deferred to December 16 Planning Commission
Oct. 1 Planning Commission Meeting
October, 1 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-24-0007 & SUP-24-0002 | 11350 Johns Creek Pkwy
Approved with Conditions
RZ-24-0006 & VC-24-0004 | 5150 Abbotts Bridge Road
Approved with Conditions
A-24-002 – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
A proposal to amend the City of Johns Creek Zoning Ordinance to modify definition for Outdoor Storage, language for ‘Miscellaneous Provisions’ in Article 12.E., and to allow Limited Outdoor Storage in C-1 and C-2 zoning districts pursuant to Article 19 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Approved
Comprehensive Plan 2024 Amendment
A Proposal to amend the City of Johns Creek Comprehensive Plan to integrate the adopted Revitalization Plan: Medlock Bridge Road and State Bridge Road into the Comprehensive Plan.
Approved
Sept. 10 Planning Commission Meeting
September, 10 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-24-0002 | 6350 Hospital Parkway
Approved with Conditions
RZ-24-0004 & VC-24-0003 | 2950 Old Alabama Road
Withdrawn
Aug. 6 Planning Commission Meeting
August, 6 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
Planning Commission Workshop at 5:30 p.m.
RZ-24-0005 | 11605 Jones Bridge Road
Approved with Conditions
A-24-003 – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
A proposal to amend the City of Johns Creek Zoning Ordinance and Alcohol Ordinance to modify definitions for hotel and boutique hotel and include a provision for hotel use in the Town Center Code.
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment – Approved
July 9 Planning Commission Meeting
July, 9 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-24-0004 & VC-24-0003 | 2950 Old Alabama Road
Status: Deferred from July 29 Council Meeting to Sept. 10 Planning Commission meeting.
SUP-24-0001 | 9725 Nesbit Ferry Road
Status: Approved with Conditions
June 4 Planning Commission Meeting
June, 4 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-24-0003 | 11085 State Bridge Road
Approved with Conditions
May 7 Planning Commission Meeting
May, 7 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-24-0002 | 6350 Hospital Parkway
Status: Deferred to the Sept. 10 Planning Commission
April 16 Planning Commission Meeting
April, 16 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
This meeting will discuss:
RZ-24-0001 & VC-24-0001 | 5825 Abbotts Bridge Road
Status: Approved with Conditions
RZ-24-0002 | 6350 Hospital Parkway
Status: Planning Commission Deferred to May 7, 2024 Meeting
Planning Commission: Special Called Meeting
March, 20 2024 @ 5:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek Ga 30097
Description
A special called meeting of the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission (Cancelled)
March, 5 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
*This meeting has been cancelled*
Planning Commission (Cancelled)
February, 13 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
This meeting has been cancelled.
Planning Commission
January, 9 2024 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-23-0003, VC-23-0004 & VC-23-0005 | 6650 McGinnis Ferry Road
2023
Planning Commission (Cancelled)
December, 5 2023 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
This meeting has been cancelled.
Planning Commission
November, 6 2023 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
Revitalization Plan – Medlock Bridge Road and State Bridge Road
Status: Deferred at the November 28th Council Meeting to February 12, 2024
A-23-002 – Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
A proposal to amend the City of Johns Creek Zoning Ordinance to regulate medical cannabis dispensaries in Johns Creek.
Status: Approved
Planning Commission (Cancelled)
October, 2 2023 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
This meeting has been cancelled.
Planning Commission (Cancelled)
September, 6 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Planning Commission
August, 1 2023 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-23-0002 | 610, 625, 635, 640, 655, 660, 675, 680, 705, 720, 725 & 770 Pauls Walk
Status: Approved with Conditions
Comprehensive Plan Update
A 5-year update to the City of Johns Creek Comprehensive Plan, as required by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. A copy of the Comprehensive Plan Update is located at the Community Development Department and on the City’s website.
Status: Approved
Planning Commission
July, 10 2023 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-23-0001, VC-23-0002 & VC-23-0003 | 5805 State Bridge Road
Status: Denied
Planning Commission (Cancelled)
June, 19 2023 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
This meeting has been cancelled.
Planning Commission (Special Called)
May, 31 2023 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
A Proposal to amend the City of Johns Creek Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) §36-66 “Zoning Procedures Law”.
Status: Approved
Planning Commission
May, 2 2023 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-22-0010 | 10805 State Bridge Road
Status: Denied
Planning Commission
April, 10 2023 @ 7:00 pmLocation
City Hall
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Description
RZ-22-0010 | 10805 State Bridge Road
Status: Planning Commission Deferred to May 2, 2023.
Ruchi Agarwal
Planning & Zoning Manager
Johns Creek, GA 30097