The Other Business Application and Schedule is the Cobb County Community Development Agency form, handled by the Zoning Division, for asking the Board of Commissioners (BOC) to take up an "Other Business" item at a public zoning hearing. It pairs the application with the 2026 schedule of filing deadlines and hearing dates. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the Zoning Division accepts the application in person only, as described below.
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What is Other Business Application and Schedule – Cobb County, GA?
The Application for "Other Business" is the Cobb County, Georgia form used to request an "Other Business" agenda item at a Board of Commissioners (BOC) zoning hearing. It is filed with the Zoning Division of the Cobb County Community Development Agency and comes with the 2026 Other Business Schedule of filing and hearing dates.
The application records the applicant, an optional representative and the titleholder(s), each with a notary block, followed by the commission district, zoning case number, property size in acres, original hearing date, location, land lot(s), district(s) and the reason for the request. A requirements sheet at the front lists the plans, notices, signs and payments that must accompany it.
The county's note explains the limits of this route. Acceptance of the application does not guarantee placement on the requested hearing date; it gives staff the information needed to decide whether the request is a minor amendment. The District Commissioner must approve every "Other Business" agenda item, and the BOC can amend only minor stipulations through Other Business. If the request is not deemed minor, a rezoning may be needed to remove stipulations, and approval is never guaranteed.
Despite the word "business", this is a zoning application and not a business license. The agency's zoning forms page lists separate forms for other requests, such as the Rezoning Application and Schedule and the Variance Application and Schedule. Everything submitted on the application is a public record under the Open Records Act and is posted online.
Who needs to file Other Business Application and Schedule – Cobb County, GA?
Property owners (titleholders) in Cobb County, or a representative acting for them, who want the Board of Commissioners to consider an "Other Business" item for a property use this application. The requirements sheet ties the process to requests such as a site plan amendment, a stipulation amendment, a (first) site plan approval or a settlement of litigation, and the BOC can amend only minor stipulations through this route.
- Applicant or representative: must attend the zoning hearing. Failure to attend may result in rejection of the application or a continuance, at the Board's sole discretion.
- Representative: the form has a separate block for the representative's printed name, contact details, signature and notary.
- Titleholder(s): each property owner signs before a notary.
Do not use this form for a request the Board would treat as more than a minor amendment of stipulations; the county's note says a rezoning may then be needed. It is also not an application for a business license. Do not put sensitive or personal information on the application or in the packet, because it is public record.
When to file Other Business Application and Schedule – Cobb County, GA
File the application in person at the Zoning Division no later than 4:00 p.m., 35 days before the Board of Commissioners hearing date, to be considered for the next scheduled public hearing. The 2026 schedule on the form pairs each filing date with its hearing: for example, filing by 1/13/2026 for the 2/17/2026 hearing, by 2/10/2026 for 3/17/2026, and by 3/17/2026 for 4/21/2026. There is no January hearing in 2026; the schedule lists 1/12/2027 as the tentative filing date for the 2/16/2027 hearing.
Hearings start at 9:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month unless otherwise indicated.
Other dates run from the hearing date:
- Signs must be posted 30 days before the hearing for the request types listed in the requirements.
- Owner notices must be postmarked 30 calendar days before the hearing.
- Proof of mailing is due to the Zoning Division no later than 21 days before the hearing.
Documents you need
- Original notarized signatures of the representative(s) and the titleholder(s), made in the notary blocks on the application.
- A copy of the proposed plan (site plan and/or architectural plan depending on the request), drawn to scale and stamped by a currently registered engineer, architect, land planner or land surveyor.
- The plans must show the items the requirements list, including north arrow, land lot lines, lot lines, buildings with intended use, parking, flood plain limits, access points and stream buffers (minimum 50' buffer).
- Plan copies in the stated sizes: five drawings no larger than 36" x 48" and two copies at 8½" x 11".
- A copy of the original zoning stipulations, site plans and/or architectural plans.
- A copy of the paid tax receipt for the subject property, or a signed statement or other document from the Tax Commissioner's Office showing the taxes have been paid.
- Proof of mailing of the notice to all property owners within a 1,000-foot radius, filed with the Zoning Division no later than 21 days before the Zoning Hearing.
How to fill out Other Business Application and Schedule – Cobb County, GA
Choose the BOC hearing date
Next to BOC Hearing Date Requested, enter the hearing date from the 2026 Other Business Schedule whose filing date you can meet.
Enter the applicant's details
Under Applicant, print the applicant's name and give the phone number, address and e-mail. Remember that these entries become public record.
Complete the representative block
If someone acts for the applicant, print the representative's name and enter the address, phone number and e-mail. The representative signs in front of a notary, and the notary's My commission expires date is entered.
Complete the titleholder block
Under Titleholder(s), print each property owner's name, phone number, address and e-mail. Each owner signs before a notary, and the notary's commission expiration is completed.
Enter the zoning case information
Fill in Commission District, Zoning Case and Original Date of Hearing, using the details of the existing zoning approval.
Describe the property
Enter Size of property in acres, the Location (street address if applicable, nearest intersection, etc.), the Land Lot(s) and the District(s).
State the reason for the request
Under State specifically the need or reason(s) for Other Business, describe the request. List or attach additional information if needed, and keep out personal or sensitive details.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check every entry against the requirements sheet, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Sign it before a notary and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit Other Business Application and Schedule – Cobb County, GA
The application is submitted in person only, to the Cobb County Zoning Division.
- In person: Zoning Division, 1150 Powder Springs Street, Suite 400, Marietta, Georgia 30064, no later than 4:00 p.m. 35 days before the Board of Commissioners hearing date. The application must be entirely completed. The form lists the Zoning Division at 770-528-2035.
- Payment: an application fee applies, with an additional fee for each sign the Zoning Division issues; the sign fee is not refunded. Make checks payable to "Cobb County". Ask the Zoning Division for current amounts.
- Package: include the notarized signatures, the stamped plans, the copy of the original zoning stipulations and plans, and the tax receipt or Tax Commissioner's statement described under required documents.
- After filing: mail the notice to nearby owners and file proof of mailing with the Zoning Division no later than 21 days before the hearing. The hearing is held in the Commissioner's Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of the Cobb County Building A, 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, Georgia.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting an incomplete application; the Zoning Division requires it to be entirely completed.
- Filing after 4:00 p.m. or fewer than 35 days before the Board of Commissioners hearing, which misses the next scheduled hearing.
- Planning around a January hearing; the form states there is no Zoning Hearing in January.
- Providing plans that are not stamped by a registered engineer, architect, land planner or land surveyor, or that omit required features such as the 100-year flood plain limits.
- Not posting zoning signs 30 days before the hearing, or letting them come down; failure to post and maintain them may prohibit consideration of the application.
- Mailing notices to property owners later than 30 calendar days before the hearing, or not filing proof of mailing 21 days before; staff may continue the case.
- Leaving out the tax receipt or Tax Commissioner's statement; properties with delinquent taxes may be withdrawn by staff or delayed or denied.
- Putting sensitive or personal information on the application or packet, which is a public record posted online.
- Sending nobody to the hearing; the applicant or representative must attend or the application may be rejected or continued.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the Cobb County business license application?
No. This form requests an "Other Business" agenda item at a Cobb County Board of Commissioners zoning hearing, usually a minor change to zoning stipulations or a site plan. It is not an application for a Cobb County business license; the form does not cover business licensing.
What is the Cobb County Other Business application for?
It asks the Board of Commissioners to consider an Other Business item for a property. The Board can amend only minor stipulations this way; if a request is not deemed minor, a rezoning may be needed, and the form states there is no guarantee of approval.
What is the deadline to file the Other Business application?
File in person by 4:00 p.m., 35 days before the Board of Commissioners hearing date. For example, the 2026 schedule lists 1/13/2026 for the 2/17/2026 hearing. There is no January hearing.
Where do I submit the Other Business application?
In person at the Zoning Division, 1150 Powder Springs Street, Suite 400, Marietta, Georgia 30064. The form lists the Zoning Division phone as 770-528-2035 and names no mail or online channel.
Is there a fee to file the Other Business application?
Yes. An application fee applies, plus a non-refundable fee for each sign the Zoning Division issues. Checks are payable to "Cobb County". The form lists the amounts; confirm current figures with the Zoning Division at 770-528-2035.
Do I have to attend the zoning hearing?
Yes. The applicant or the applicant's representative must attend. Failure to attend may result in rejection of the application or a continuance of the hearing, at the Board's sole discretion. The sign issued by the Zoning Division shows the time, day and location.
Do I need to notify my neighbors?
Yes. You must notify in writing all property owners within a 1,000-foot radius, by first class mail with a certificate of mailing or by certified mail, postmarked 30 calendar days before the hearing. File proof of mailing no later than 21 days before.
Can I fill out the Other Business application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Cobb County and does not file it; the signed, notarized application is delivered in person to the Zoning Division.
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