A Gas Station Distance Buffer? Two Cities to Consider It in Near Future

Map shows gas stations in McDonough and Stockbridge, and proposed gas station distance buffers (Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Datawrapper).
(Clayton Carte / MHF News map created with Datawrapper)

Should local cities pass buffer requirements for certain business types? What about for gas stations in particular? Two local cities, McDonough and Stockbridge, are set to consider this topic in the near future.

McDonough will consider a gas station buffer requirement as part of its broader zoning code update. Stockbridge has an existing buffer requirement already in place; they are considering to reduce their buffer requirement.

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Clayton Carte is the founder and owner of The Henry Reporter. He founded the site in 2017 to highlight transportation projects. Over time, he began covering other topics like new development so residents can best know what’s happening in our community.