City Council will meet Monday to, among other things, vote on proposed text amendments related to a months-long initiative to reconsider regulations surrounding the subdivision of certain AG-1 lots.

The April 13 meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers. People can attend the meeting in-person or watch it online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBvcO0a5CgM.

As is customary, this agenda is divided into distinct sections that have their own ground rules. For this meeting, they are:

• The CONSENT AGENDA, for routine items that are voted on collectively (so a single yes-no vote that covers all items)
• REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS, which is where you’ll find proclamations, reports, and presentations during which the Mayor and Councilmembers can offer direction but cannot cast deciding votes
• FIRST PRESENTATION, the home for certain types of items appearing on a Council agenda for the first time that cannot be voted on decisively until a future meeting
• ZONING AGENDA, which is for zoning-related items that appeared under First Presentation at a previous meeting and can now be conclusively voted upon
• UNFINISHED BUSINESS, the place for certain types of items that were listed under First Presentation that similarly be subject to decisive votes at this future meeting
• NEW BUSINESS, which is for items on an agenda for the first time that can be discussed and voted on

Below are summaries of every item on the April 13 agenda.

• Approval of the March 16, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.

The Council will vote on approving the “minutes,” or official written record, from its most recent Regular Meeting on March 16. At this meeting, the Council signaled support Monday for adding a 5-foot wide gravel path along Highway 9 north of Bethany Bend to make it safer and easier for residents to walk to-and-from the Publix plaza and other local businesses. At the same meeting, the Council received an update on the City’s Safety in Action initiative and appointed Holly Proano to the Milton Sustainability Advisory Committee. For a full recap, go to https://www.miltonga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3411/1351.

• Approval of the April 1, 2026, Special Called City Council Meeting Minutes.

  At this meeting, the Council approved a pair of recreational provider agreements. One was with Alyssa Rives to offer “Baby and Me” fitness classes focused on restorative, functional movement as well as rebuilding core and hip strength for postpartum mothers and their pre-walking babies (ages 6 weeks to 1 year). The other such agreement was with AR Workshop to guide participants – who could be either adults or children – in making custom home décor and other handcrafted projects during workshops or camps.

   

• Ratification of a Professional Services Agreement with Evergreen Solutions, LLC and the City of Milton for an Update to the 2024 Compensation Study.

  In 2024, the City partnered with Evergreen Solutions to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study to support a City initiative aimed at ensuring that Milton employees earn fair, competitive pay relative to comparable nearby positions. This item on Monday’s agenda would revisit that Compensation Study in the context of the present-day job market. The results can inform a fresh cycle of pay adjustments for Milton employees.

   

• Approval of a Public Works Maintenance & Operations Services Agreement with Tri Scapes, LLC for Right-of-Way Maintenance, Including Routine Maintenance and Emergency Response Services for the Public Works Department.

  This is a multi-year agreement for Tri Scapes to continue its services to ensure the safety, maintenance, and overall appearance of Milton’s roadways and right-of-way areas. In addition to routine maintenance and general upkeep, Tri Scapes crew members will work with the City through on-call and emergency response services following storms or other events that require roadways are safe and clear.

   

• Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Milton and AtkinsRealis USA Inc. for Bridge Aesthetic Design Services of PI 0018238 Clarity Road over Little River and PI 0018240 Hickory Flat Road over Little River.

  The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to replace two bridges within Milton’s City limits that span the Little River – one along Clarity Road and the other at Hickory Flat Road – where Milton borders Cherokee County. This item refers to an agreement so that professionals from AtkinsRealis USA can provide aesthetic design enhancements that align with Milton’s character and vision.

   

• Approval of Use Agreement between the City of Milton and Crabapple Green, LLC., for use of The Green for the 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony. 

  In recent years, the City’s Memorial Day ceremony has taken place on the Green, a private space associated with Crabapple Market in Milton’s downtown. This has happened, free of charge to the City, thanks to the generosity of the Green’s proprietor. This is an agreement for the City to use the Green, once more, as the home of its 2026 Memorial Day event.

   

• Approval of an Agreement for Operation of Parking Services and Addendum No. 1 between the City of Milton and Selig Enterprises, Inc. dba AAA Parking for the Operation of Parking Services for the 2026 Meet the Neighbors Event. 

  Held in collaboration with the Milton Equestrian Committee, Meet the Neighbors is a City-run, horse-themed event for everyone – whether they’re lifelong equestrians or never ridden a horse. The next edition will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, in the City’s Freemanville-Birmingham greenspace (weather permitting). You can learn more about it at https://www.miltonga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3445/1351. 

  With approval of this agreement, AAA Parking will oversee visitors’ parking at this event. This is an important service given the unique, limited parking area at Meet the Neighbors.

   

• Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Milton and Fulton County for Water Line Relocation on the Cox Road at King Road Intersection Improvement Project.

  In coordination with neighboring Roswell, the City plans to add a roundabout as part of a TSPLOST-funded project to improve the intersection of Cox Road and King Road. (For more info, go to https://cleargov.com/georgia/fulton/city/milton/projects/10803/ts2-2311-cox-road-intersection-improvements-tsplost-ii.) After a review, Fulton County requested that the relocation of one of its water lines be included in the City’s construction project. This agreement states that Fulton County will reimburse the City of Milton for costs associated with this relocation. 

   

• Approval of Subdivision Plats and Revisions.

This item relates to proposals to split up a pair of large lots. It is not subject to the current moratorium for certain subdivisions because every parcel involved – including the smaller ones that would be created – are 3 acres or larger. The properties are:

+ 2405 Mountain Road, in northern Milton, where the applicant is seeking to divide a 15.42-acre parcel into three lots that are 3, 3.4, and 9 acres apiece

+ 15585 Thompson Road, not too far east of Bell Memorial Park, which could split that 8.15-acre property into two new ones of 3 acres and 5.15 acres

• Proclamation Celebrating Bob Buscemi and the Extraordinary Impact He Has Made in Milton.

  Bob Buscemi has made a positive impact on Milton in myriad ways. As the City’s longtime City Architect and, later, Community Development Director and Special Projects Director, Buscemi has been involved in most every major construction project in Milton’s history. These included overseeing the design and construction of City Hall, Fire Station 42, Milton City Park and Preserve’s Community Center, and the Public Safety Complex (which includes Fire Station 44, Milton Police headquarters, and the Milton Municipal Court). He’s also been instrumental in the buildout of downtown Crabapple, the Destination Deerfield initiative, and numerous private developments that he steered to ensure their look, feel, and high quality fit well within Milton. This proclamation celebrates Buscemi ahead of his retirement this month after many years of service to the Milton community.

   

• Proclamation Recognizing April 22 as Earth Day While Nurturing and Celebrating the Environment.

  The City of Milton has a tradition of recognizing Earth Day – which since 1970 has occurred every year nationally on April 22 – as part of its commitment to preserving special outdoor spaces and supporting the environment. These efforts speak to the unique connection that Milton residents have with nature, as well as the City’s role in protecting and promoting responsible environmental stewardship.

  This proclamation is one small part of the City’s plans in the days leading up to Earth Day. Other planned activities include a tree-themed Wild Walk Wednesday led by “Ranger Jen” Young at Providence Park, the Trail Grand Opening at Milton City Park and Preserve (featuring a “trail mix hike” and planted wildflower giveaways), Electronics Recycling Event outside City Hall, and the fun, family-friendly, horse-themed Meet the Neighbors in the Freemanville-Birmingham greenspace. (The latter three events are all planned for April 18, weather permitting.) These are in addition to the City’s year-long sustainability efforts.

   

• Proclamation Recognizing April 20 through 25 as Georgia Cities Week in Milton.

  The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) launched Georgia Cities Week 27 years ago to showcase valuable programs, projects, and services offered by municipal governments. These spearhead much of what contributes to high quality of life such as safety, security, activities, outdoor spaces, and a well-functioning transportation network. The theme of the 2026 edition of Georgia Cities Week is “Love Your City,” a testament to how engagement, achievements, and services can foster a strong sense of pride and belonging among citizens.

  For the last several years, the City of Milton has joined others nationwide in recognizing Georgia Cities Week. The City has done so with annual proclamations like this one, as well as through online educational campaigns, interactive activities, and events.

   

• Proclamation Honoring the Engaged Graduates of the City's 2026 Citizens Government Academy Class, 9th Cohort.

  Milton’s Citizens Government Academy (CGA) gives residents the opportunity to listen to and engage with municipal employees, as well as to get behind-the-scenes looks at City facilities and operations, to gain a better understanding and appreciation for Milton’s government. Near the start of every year, CGA attendees spend eight weeks visiting different City buildings and learning firsthand from the leaders of every Milton department.

  There have been eight Citizens Government Academy classes since this program’s inception. Many of its graduates have gone onto become more informed, engaged ambassadors to the greater community, keeping fellow citizens abreast about what the City of Milton does, who makes it happen, and why they do it. Several past CGA attendees have become City committee and Council members. This proclamation celebrates the most recent CGA class, which last met in late March and are now ready to “graduate.”

   

• Freedom Park Long-Term Vision Discussion.

  Freedom Park is a roughly 1-acre City park at the intersection of Deerfield Parkway and Webb Road. It contains a memorial honoring brave veterans who have served our nation, as well as outdoor exercise equipment.

  On Monday, Parks and Recreation Director Tom McKlveen will invite the Council’s input on Freedom Park’s future. This reflects recent public interest in reinvigorating this small but important space to further honor those who have served in the military and liberty on the whole, as well as other potential public uses. This discussion comes at an exciting time for the Deerfield area, including the community-driven vision for Destination Deerfield and the planned addition of a new nearby active park.

  The Council will not make any decisions on Monday, but they may offer direction to guide City staff’s efforts going forward. If Council chooses to look to further improve the park, as part of that planning process, the City would welcome feedback from Milton’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, veterans’ groups, key stakeholders, and, of course, the general public to help guide Freedom Park improvements.

   

• Presentation Providing an Update on the City’s Advancement to the Second-Level Application for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for Improvements at Birmingham Park.

  During this presentation, Parks and Recreation Director Tom McKlveen will share the good news that Georgia Department of Natural Resources recently revealed the City advanced past the competitive initial round to secure a $200,000 grant for upgrades at Birmingham Park. The grant application stated that the City would use the funds for a new restroom at Birmingham Park’s trailhead, disability-accessible parking by this restroom, repairs to a bridge along the Yellow Trail, and other trail improvements. The State grant would cover nearly half of the overall cost.

   

  FIRST PRESENTATION

• Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 4 of the City of Milton Code of Ordinances Regarding Alcoholic Beverages and Associated Fees in Appendix A.

This ordinance amendment, if approved, aims  to provide clearer rules, improve administration and enforcement, strengthen BYOB operating standards, refine the temporary license process, and make targeted updates affecting limited tap establishments and farm wineries with a focus on economic development and supporting small business in Milton. No action will taken at the April 13 meeting, as this falls under First Presentation. Instead, any vote would occur at the Council’s next Regular Meeting on April 27.

• Consideration of RZ26-01 for a Text Amendment to Article 8 Use Provisions, Article 11 Environment, and Article 12 Administration of the Unified Development Code for the City of Milton to Update Notice Requirements for Public Hearings to Match Revisions to State Requirements.

  This text amendment would update the timeframe for notice requirements on public hearings for Unified Development Code-related matters. If this is ultimately approved, such notice must be shared publicly not less than 15 days and not more than 45 days in advance. (Current City Code says it must be shared not less than 30 days in advance.) This amendment would align with State requirements. 

   

• Consideration of RZ26-02 for a Text Amendment to Article 8 Use Provisions of the Unified Development Code for the City of Milton with Respect to “Limited Food Service Restaurant” in the Crabapple Form-Based Code Use Table and Section 8.5.13(E), and to Amend Section 8.7.1(F) Regarding “Tasting Rooms”

  This proposed text amendment would remove the “Limited Food Service Restaurant” category entirely from the Unified Development Code. This same category was taken out of Chapter 4 of the City Code (which relates to alcohol sales) – so taking it out of Chapter 8 simply would match that. No Milton restaurants fall within this category, so none will be affected by a change. In addition, the development standards for Farm Winery (specifically for “Tasting Rooms”) would be amended to be consistent with Chapter 4 of the City Code.

   

• Consideration of RZ26-03 - Text Amendments to the Unified Development Code Regarding Minor Plats and AG-1 Standards to the Following: Article 2 (General Provisions); Article 3 (Agricultural Districts); Article 6 (Special Purpose Districts); Article 9 (Site Development); Article 10 (Streets and Improvements); Article 11 (Environment); Article 12 (Administration); and Article 13 (Definitions).

  Earlier this year, the City Council approved a moratorium pausing applications to subdivide AG-1 property into three or fewer lots when those resulting lots are less than three acres in size. They did so to give City staff time to evaluate development trends, analyze available data, then devise potential text amendments based off that information. There have been multiple opportunities for the public to be involved in this process, including through a stakeholder survey, a pair of community feedback sessions (on February 26 and March 11), a Community Zoning Information Meeting (on March 24), and a Planning Commission meeting (on March 25). That has led to this matter going before Council, which you can read about it in detail at https://meetings.municode.com/adaHtmlDocument/index?cc=MILTONGA&me=e891f095f47546f1b509097d955c96e4&ip=true.

   

   The proposed text amendments include the following elements and other minor revisions:

• A revised definition and standards for what constitutes lot coverage
• New standards for what constitutes usable area
• Establishing new requirements to preserve rural character, maintain tree canopy, and provide appropriate transitions between adjacent properties and roadways
• Establishing and clarifying as-built survey requirements
• Clarifying limits for repeat lot divisions involving minor plats
• Establishing a new provision aimed at preserving large tracts of land (10 acres and larger)

 

Most of these changes are reflected in this agenda item. Some fall under the Unfinished Business item about possible Chapter 10 amendments.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Milton, Georgia, to Amend Chapter 10 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Article II (Technical Codes), Specifically Sections 10-93 (Inspections) and 10-94 (Certificates), to Establish Requirements for Foundation Surveys, Verification of Lot Coverage, and As-Built Surveys Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

  These ordinance amendment relates to the same initiative described directly above (falling in the meeting’s “Zoning Agenda” section).

  After the votes on these two items, the Council could end the moratorium on certain AG-1-related applications as described earlier in this preview.

   

  NEW BUSINESS

• Consideration of a Blanket Right of Way Acquisition Approval for the SR 140/Arnold Mill Road at Green Road Intersection Improvement Project 

  Approval of this item will set the budget to begin land acquisitions for a planned TSPLOST improvement project at the intersection of State Route 140/Arnold Mill Road and Green Road. Plans call for a new traffic signal as well as new dedicated left turn lanes on Green Road and Birchdale Drive plus a new 10-foot-wide sidewalk connecting the Oakmont, Glenview and Waterside subdivisions to the Kroger plaza. To learn more about it, visit https://cleargov.com/georgia/fulton/city/milton/projects/1213/sr-140-arnold-mill-road-at-green-road-tsplost.

   

• Consideration of Final Plats.

This pertains to a proposed revision to the final plat for Lyndon Creek, a new private subdivision off Cogburn Road (south of Hopewell and Francis roads). The Council previously approved a plat for this neighborhood; this item would allow for minor modifications to a handful of lot lines – specifically between lots 6 and 7, as well as between lot 11 and a common area. Lyndon Creek would continue to consist of 11 parcels.

• Consideration of a Waiver of Conflict between the City of Milton and the City of Alpharetta Related to Legal Representation by Jarrard & Davis, LLP in Connection with the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement for Inmate Housing at the Alpharetta Jail.

Council will consider a proposed waiver related to legal representation (by Jarrad & Davis, which provides legal services to both the cities of Milton and Alpharetta) in connection with a possible intergovernmental agreement for inmate housing at the Alpharetta Jail. This item is procedural in nature and would allow work on the proposed agreement to continue. Any future agreement would come back separately for Council consideration.