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Nichols - Variance — Variance in Douglas County, GA

A variance is requested for an enclosed batting cage structure that does not comply with setback and siding requirements on applicant's residential property in Lithia Springs. The structure has operated since 2023 providing free instruction to 50+ youth athletes with no neighbor complaints, but presents nonconformance issues regarding placement and construction materials that the Board must weigh against the demonstrated community benefit and lack of adverse impact on surrounding properties.

Case number	Nichols - Variance
Type	Variance
Location	Property in Lithia Springs area, Douglas County, GA (36 acres inherited; batting cage on portion adjacent to applicant's home)
County	Douglas County
Petitioner	Derek Nichols
Hearing	2026-09-21
Hearing body	Board of Adjustment (or equivalent)
Record	Updated after it was first seen; not a decision

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First seen — 2026-09-15: First seen on a Planning Zoning Variance agenda · Planning Zoning Variance
Staff recommendation — 2026-09-21: Staff recommendation: none stated · Planning Zoning Variance
Advanced — 2026-09-21: Advanced from Planning Zoning Variance to Board of Adjustment (or equivalent) · Board of Adjustment (or equivalent)

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