Despite being firmly in the Atlanta metro area with so many amenities close to home, Milton feels and looks unique in large part because of its large lots. On some, horses meander in pastures. On others, lush, green rolling lawns and set-back residences give a sense of openness. And those with trees fronting main roads contribute to the rural heritage that has long defined Milton. Whether you live on a 3-acre-plus parcel or enjoy driving past them, such properties are among the reasons many fall in love with Milton.

And the City is exploring ways to keep it that way – including through potential large lot incentives.

You can learn more about this project at https://www.miltonga.gov/government/community-development/large-lot-incentives/. That page features a wealth of detail, including relevant links and a question-and-answer portion to help fill in the blanks.

Moreover, “Large Lot Incentives” will be among the agenda topics when the Milton Equestrian Committee meets this Wednesday, February 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers. (That same meeting also will feature discussions of the annual Birmingham Park Clean-up Day, Meet the Neighbors event, manure removal service possibilities, and an equestrian-themed emergency preparedness plan.)

Several options (summarized on the aforementioned webpage) have been derived and presented, though those could be changed – maybe to drop some, modify others, or add new alternatives. The aim, though, remains the same to give property owners good reasons to keep their properties the same size rather than subdivide them. (These would be on top of existing measures geared toward encouraging developers to put homes on bigger lots.)

People can follow this ongoing project on the City’s webpage and social media, as well as through numerous public meetings – like MEC coming up on Wednesday – when this will be discussed (with opportunities for public comment included). And if you have questions, ideas, or opinions on what happens with this initiative, contact Principal Planner Shubha Jangam at Shubhangi.Jangam@miltonga.gov.