Atlanta, GA — rezoning & P&Z cases
100 past cases tracked in Atlanta (Fulton County). Want new cases in your inbox as they are captured, ahead of the hearing? Start a free trial.
See every Atlanta city we monitor · Atlanta rezoning cases in the dashboard · who's filing here · Fulton County · Atlanta trends
Public historical archive — past hearings only. Subscribers see upcoming cases as they are captured.
Z-26-54 — text_amendment
Amendment to the Mechanicsville Neighborhood Special Public Interest District regulations to modify permitted awnings and canopies under Section 16-18R.012(9). This text amendment affects zoning standards for the entire district rather than a specific property.
U-26-16 — Outdoor sales area
Special Use Permit requested for an outdoor sales area at 893 Peachtree Street, NE under Section 16-18P.005. The property is 0.229 acres in Land Lot 49, 14th District, Fulton County, owned by Phillip Cochran/RKJC Inc. d/b/a Bulldogs, with applicant David L. Allen representing the case.
U-26-15 — Commercial Recreation
Request for a Special Use Permit for commercial recreation use at 340 East Paces Ferry Road, NE (1.595 acres, Suite 5A). The applicant is seeking approval under Section 16-18I.007 to operate a commercial recreation facility at this location in Council District 7.
Z-26-56 — rezoning
Rezoning of 0.115-acre property at 992 North Highland Avenue from R-LC-C to NC-11 (Virginia Highland Neighborhood Commercial). Staff recommendation not stated in the agenda text.
Z-26-55 — rezoning
Rezoning of 0.11-acre property from R-4/BL to RG-2/BL zoning district. The property at 672 Cascade Avenue, SW is located on a parcel fronting approximately 55 feet on the southeastern side of Cascade Avenue with a depth of 163.1 feet.
Z-26-53 — rezoning
Rezoning request from SPI-3 SA1/WIZ to SPI-3 SA2/WIZ for a 0.093-acre property on Paines Avenue, NW. The rezoning shifts the property within the English Avenue Special Public Interest District subarea designations and Westside Affordable Workforce Housing Overlay.
U-26-14 — specific_use_permit
Special use permit request for outdoor dining at eating and drinking establishments at 918 Austin Avenue, subject to the condition that the use is located within 1,000 feet of residential zoning districts or residential properties.
Z-26-52 — rezoning
Rezoning request for two parcels at 687 and 707 Angier Avenue, NE from MRC-3-C/BL and I-1/BL to MRC-3/BL. The proposal would consolidate the zoning on both properties to a uniform Mixed Residential Commercial classification while maintaining Beltline Overlay protection.
Z-26-51 — rezoning
Rezoning of 432 Inman Street, SW from Single Family Residential (R-4/BL) to Westview Neighborhood Commercial District (NC-15/BL). The property would transition from residential to neighborhood commercial use while remaining within the Beltline Overlay district.
Z-26-50 — Major Site Plan Amendment
A Major Site Plan Amendment for a 5.06-acre property in PD-H zoning requesting approval through a rezone from PD-H to PD-H. Staff, NPU, and ZRB all recommend denial of this application.
Z-26-49 — rezoning
Rezoning of two parcels at 460 and 478 Decatur Street, SE from Light Industrial to Mixed Residential Commercial zoning, both retaining Beltline Overlay designation. No other details provided in the agenda item.
Z-26-06 — text_amendment
Amendment to Chapter 18U of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance to provide an exception to a spacing requirement within Subarea 9 (Adair Park Live/Work) of the SPI-21 Historic West End/Adair Park district. City staff recommends approval, though the NPU and ZRB both recommend denial.
Z-26-27 — rezoning
Rezoning of 0.22-acre residential parcel from R-4A/NWAWHO to R-4B/NWAWHO single-family zoning with the Northwest Atlanta Affordable Workforce Housing Overlay. Staff recommends approval with conditions, though the neighborhood planning unit recommended denial.
Z-26-29 — rezoning
Rezoning of approximately 0.229 acres from R-4/BL (Single Family Residential/Beltline Overlay) to R-5/BL (Single Family Residential/Beltline Overlay) at 573 Amsterdam Avenue, NE in NPU F, Council District 6. The proposal allows for a modest increase in residential density on the property while maintaining Beltline Overlay protections.
Z-26-34 — rezoning
Rezoning of 1200 White Street from Industrial Mixed Use/Beltline Overlay to Mixed Residential Commercial/Beltline Overlay. This change would allow mixed residential and commercial development on a currently industrial-zoned property.
Z-26-36 — rezoning
Rezoning of 1834 Braeburn Circle, SE from MR-2-C to MR-2-C. The requested zoning is identical to the current zoning designation.
Z-26-26 — rezoning
Rezoning of three adjoining Fox Street properties in the English Avenue Special Public Interest District from Subarea 1 to Subarea 2. No additional details provided on the agenda item.
Z-26-02 — rezoning
Rezoning of two parcels at 235 and 249 Milton Avenue, SE from light industrial to mixed residential commercial, both under the Beltline Overlay district.
Z-24-54 — rezoning
Rezoning of four parcels in the Murphy Triangle area from Light Industrial Conditional to Industrial Mixed Use, both with Beltline Overlay, to implement recommendations of the Beltline Subarea 2 Masterplan.
U-25-41 — PERSONAL CARE HOME
Request for a special use permit under Section 16-06B.005(1)(G) to operate a personal care home at 947 Sims Street, SW. This case determines whether the proposed personal care home use is permitted at this location subject to special use permit conditions.
Z-25-85 — rezoning
Rezoning of 1607 Lakewood Avenue, SE from R-4A single family residential to R-5 two family residential, allowing duplex use on a 0.179-acre parcel. Staff recommends approval with conditions, though NPU recommended denial.
U-25-40 — specific_use_permit
Request for a Special Use Permit under Section 16-34.007(1)(L) to establish park-or-hire surface parking lots at four properties in northwest Atlanta.
U-25-28 — Park-for-hire facility
Request for a Special Use Permit for a park-for-hire facility on approximately 21.284 acres at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Old Hapeville Road in Council District 12. City staff, the NPU, and the ZRB all recommend denial of this application.
Z-26-47 — rezoning
Rezoning of 360 Autumn Lane, SW from R-4 Single-Family Residential to MR-3 Multi-Family Residential to allow for higher-density residential development. City staff recommends approval with conditions, with support from both the NPU and ZRB.
Z-26-46 — text_amendment
This text amendment to the zoning ordinance requires special use permits for self-storage facilities citywide, affecting all NPUs in Atlanta. The change applies to all self-storage development proposals going forward.
Z-26-42 — annexation
This ordinance annexes multiple properties into the City of Atlanta and simultaneously rezones them to C-1 (Community Business District), R-4 (Single Family Residential), and O-I (Office Institutional) districts. The rezoning and annexation apply to eight addresses on Second Avenue in Decatur and four parcels on Fayetteville Road SE in Atlanta.
U-26-13 — Commercial recreation
U-26-13 seeks a Special Use Permit for Commercial Recreation at 1541 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, SW, an approximately 0.13-acre property in Atlanta's Council District 4. Staff recommends approval with conditions, with support from both the NPU and Zoning Review Board (conditionally).
U-26-12 — specific_use_permit
Special Use Permit for a non-residential establishment exceeding 7,500 square feet in which alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed on premises at 1385 Collier Road, NW. The 4.039-acre property is located in Council District 9 and requires approval for the proposed use under Section 16-44.007(12)(A). Staff recommends conditional approval.
U-26-11 — specific_use_permit
Application for a Special Use Permit to operate a personal care home at 192 Nathan Road, SW, a 0.62-acre property in Fulton County. The requested use must comply with Section 16-06.005(1)(G) of Atlanta's zoning ordinance.
Z-26-48 — rezoning
Rezoning of 4.563 acres from Heavy Industrial (I-2) to Mixed Residential Commercial (MRC-3) at Glenn Street and Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard in District 12. Staff, NPU, and ZRB all recommend approval of this conversion from industrial to mixed-use development.
Z-26-38 — rezoning
Rezoning request from PDMU/BL and C-1/BL to MRC-3/BL for approximately 1.76 acres at multiple properties along Ponce de Leon and Bonaventure Avenues. Staff, NPU, and ZRB recommend approval with conditions.
Z-26-33 — rezoning
Rezoning request to change two industrial and multifamily residential parcels (8.54 acres total) to mixed residential commercial zoning, allowing for broader mixed-use development on Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard. The property is subject to Beltline Overlay and Upper Westside Overlay designations, and staff recommends approval while NPU recommends denial.
Z-25-46 — rezoning
Rezoning of property at 1247 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, SW to modify conditions within the C-1-C/BL zoning district. The 0.476-acre parcel maintains its existing zoning classification but seeks a change of conditions. Staff, NPU, and Zoning Review Board recommend approval conditional.
Z-26-44 — rezoning
Property at 2341 Glynn Drive, SE is being rezoned to R-4 (Single Family Residential) district via City Council ordinance. Staff, NPU, and ZRB all recommended approval with conditions, indicating strong local support for the rezoning request.
Z-26-41 — annexation
Multiple properties in Decatur and Atlanta are being annexed into Atlanta's corporate limits with simultaneous rezoning to C-1, R-4, and O-I districts. This annexation case involves coordinated rezoning of multiple parcels across residential and commercial zones, which could affect development opportunities and property values in the affected areas.
U-26-10 — Commercial Recreation
JPPF Buckhead Village LP is seeking a special use permit for commercial recreation on three connected parcels in the Buckhead area totaling 0.94 acres. The permit has received conditional approval recommendations from both staff and the Zoning Review Board, indicating the project may proceed with specific conditions imposed.
Z-26-37 — rezoning
Property at 686 Highland Avenue, NE is proposed to rezone from Two Family Residential (R-5) to Commercial Service District (C-2), both with Beltline Overlay protections. This 0.3-acre lot represents a shift from residential to commercial use along a major corridor in Council District 2. The NPU recommended deferral and staff recommendation is on file, indicating the case warrants careful review of commercial compatibility and Beltline overlay impacts.
Z-26-43 — rezoning
This case designates the Peachtree Circle area as a Historic District with overlay zoning (HD), requiring properties to comply with historic preservation standards. The rezoning changes current R-4 and R-4/LB/S zones to include the HD overlay, affecting development rights and architectural requirements in the district. City staff recommends approval, with conditional approval from the NPU and ZRB support.
Z-26-35 — rezoning
This rezoning request seeks to change the zoning at 1151 Arlington Avenue, SW from single-family residential (R-4A) to two-family residential (R-5), while maintaining the Oakland City Historic District and Beltline overlay designations. The property is a small 0.17-acre parcel in Council District 12, with staff recommending approval and the ZRB also supporting the change. Developers should monitor whether this represents a trend toward increased residential density in this historic district.
U-26-09 — Place of Worship
A special use permit is being sought for a place of worship on a 3.14-acre property at 1775 Buckeye Street, SW. Staff has recommended approval with conditions, and the NPU and ZRB have supported the request. This case may impact projects involving religious or institutional uses in the Council District 12 area.
U-26-08 — Outdoor dining at an eating and drinking establishment
This case seeks a special use permit for outdoor dining at an eating and drinking establishment at 4475 Roswell Road, NE (0.966 acres). The permit is required because the property is within 1,000 feet of residential zoning districts (R-1 through R-5) or residential properties. Approval depends on demonstrating compatibility with nearby residential uses and compliance with applicable conditions.
Z-26-08 — rezoning
A 13.36-acre property in the Upper Westside is being rezoned from Heavy Industrial to Mixed Residential Commercial, enabling potential mixed-use development. The rezoning is recommended for approval with conditions by city staff, the NPU D Council District 9, and the Zoning Review Board.
Z-26-07 — rezoning
This rezoning application seeks to change 23.35 acres in the Upper Westside area from Heavy Industrial (I-2) to Mixed Residential Commercial (MRC-3), enabling mixed-use development on properties along Logan Circle and Chattahoochee Avenue. City staff recommends conditional approval, with support from both the NPU and Zoning Review Board.
Z-26-39 — rezoning
This rezoning case would convert a small 0.17-acre single-family residential parcel on Donnelly Avenue to Community Business zoning, potentially enabling commercial use on property currently restricted to residential development. The location in Council District 10, NPU T, suggests the applicant may be seeking to develop or redevelop the site for commercial purposes rather than maintain residential use.
Z-26-32 — Construction of two digital changing billboard faces and supporting structure
This case involves a request to construct two digital changing billboard faces and supporting structure at 501 Cleveland Circle, SW. Staff and the Zoning Review Board recommend denial, though the Neighborhood Planning Unit recommends approval. Developers should monitor this case if billboard signage or digital advertising structures are relevant to their projects in this area.
Z-26-31 — Expansion of legal nonconforming use and nonconforming structure footprint
This case seeks to expand a legal nonconforming use and structure on a property zoned R-2B Single Family Residential. The request requires a waiver of land development code provisions to allow expansion of the existing nonconforming footprint. Staff, neighborhood, and zoning review board all recommend conditional approval, making this relevant if your development involves similar nonconforming use expansion or relief from zoning restrictions.
Z-26-23 — rezoning
This rezoning would convert a single-family residential property on Allene Avenue, SW from R-4A to R-5 zoning, allowing two-family residential use on approximately one-third acre. The proposal has received unanimous approval recommendations from Planning staff, the NPU council, and the Zoning Review Board, indicating strong local support for the density increase.
U-26-06 — Truck Terminal
A special use permit is being sought for a truck terminal on nearly 60 acres along Jonesboro Road, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions. The NPU Council recommended denial, while the Zoning Review Board supported conditional approval. Developers should assess whether this industrial use impacts their commercial real estate interests in the southeast Atlanta corridor.
Z-26-25 — rezoning
Terminal South, LLC is seeking to rezone 1.215 acres at 1155 Hank Aaron Drive from Light Industrial Conditional to Industrial Mixed Use, both under the Beltline Overlay. The rezoning has been recommended for approval by staff, the NPU, and the Zoning Review Board, indicating support for expanded mixed-use industrial development at this location.
12-215 — rezoning
Multiple parcels across Decatur and Atlanta are being rezoned upon annexation into Atlanta city limits, with different properties designated for C-1 Community Business, R-4 Single Family Residential, and O-I Office Institutional uses. This rezoning establishes the zoning framework for these annexed properties and could significantly impact development potential and land use compatibility in the affected areas.
U-26-07 — Private club
Ansley Golf Club, Inc. seeks a Special Use Permit for a private club on 52.247 acres at 196 Montgomery Ferry Drive, NE, pursuant to Section 16-06.005(1)(D). Staff recommendation is approval conditional on meeting specified conditions, with support from both NPU and ZRB recommendations.
Z-26-24 — rezoning
This case involves a change of conditions for a planned development housing parcel at 1579 Gates Place, NW in Atlanta, with rezoning remaining within the same PD-H classification. The property is a small 0.08-acre lot in the DuPont Commons subdivision, and staff has recommended conditional approval. Development activity is limited by the parcel's minimal size.
Z-26-09 — rezoning
This rezoning modifies the Cabbagetown Landmark District subarea designation for a church property on Kirkwood Avenue from Subarea 3 to Subarea 4, both within the Beltline Overlay. The change is supported by staff and the Zoning Review Board but opposed by the local NPU council.
Z-26-001 — rezoning
This case seeks to rezone an 11.185-acre property from single-family residential (R-1) to a Planned Development Housing district (PD-H), which would enable housing development on the site. The property is located at 1950 West Paces Ferry Road and 2518 West Wesley Road in Atlanta, and falls under NPU A Council District 8. Developers tracking residential rezoning opportunities or competing projects in this northwest Atlanta corridor should monitor this case.
Z-26-01 — rezoning
Property at 1950 West Paces Ferry Road and 2518 West Wesley Road is proposed to rezone from single-family residential (R-1) to planned development housing (PD-H). This rezoning could enable higher-density residential development on currently single-family zoned land in the NW area.
Z-26-12 — rezoning
Property at four addresses on Bellview Avenue NW is being rezoned from MR-2 to MR-3 multifamily residential, both within the Northwest Affordable Workforce Housing Overlay. This modest 0.36-acre parcel may support higher-density residential development while remaining subject to affordable housing requirements.
Z-25-01 — rezoning
This rezoning case seeks to convert 13.87 acres from light industrial use to mixed residential-commercial development along Sylvan Road in Atlanta's NPU X district. Staff has recommended denial despite NPU approval, though the Zoning Review Board also recommended denial. Developers should monitor this case as the outcome will affect mixed-use development opportunities in this industrial corridor.
Z-26-18 — rezoning
Multiple parcels totaling six addresses on Woodland Avenue, NE are being rezoned to MR-2 (Multifamily Residential) upon annexation into the City of Atlanta. All reviewing bodies—staff, NPU, and ZRB—recommend approval, indicating this multifamily development will likely proceed. This rezoning could significantly impact the character of this corridor by opening it to residential multifamily development.
Z-26-20 — Service Station
This case involves a waiver of certain provisions in Atlanta's C-2 zoning district to allow a service station use at 1675 Memorial Drive, SE. Staff, the neighborhood planning unit, and the zoning review board all recommend approval of the request. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in similar commercial uses or C-2 district development in Atlanta.
MRPA-24-05 — Single-family dwelling
This case seeks a Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate to permit construction of a new single-family home on approximately 1.9 acres in Fulton County. The project involves compliance with river protection regulations rather than a zoning change. Developers should monitor this if working in river protection overlay districts or pursuing similar environmental compliance projects in the area.
U-26-05 — Non-residential establishment exceeding 7,500 square feet in which alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed on the premises
This case involves a special use permit for a large non-residential establishment (6.815 acres) where alcoholic beverages will be sold or consumed on-site at 665 Marietta Street, NW. The property is located in NPU E, Council District 3, and has received conditional approval recommendations from both staff and the ZRB. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in large mixed-use or entertainment venues in this Atlanta area.
U-26-04 — Personal care home
This case requests a special use permit to operate a personal care home on a 0.12-acre parcel in Council District 3. Staff, the NPU, and ZRB all recommend denial of the application.
Z-26-16 — rezoning
This case seeks to rezone 1.187 acres at 80 Oak Drive from R-4 to R-4B single-family residential zoning. Staff recommends denial while the NPU recommends denial, though the Zoning Review Board conditionally recommends approval, indicating disagreement on the project's merit.
Z-26-21 — Landmark Building/Site overlay designation for New Hope AME Church
This case involves rezoning the New Hope AME Church property from R-3 Single Family Residential to R-3/LBS to apply a Landmark Building/Site overlay designation. The property is located at 3012 Arden Road, NW in Atlanta. All recommending bodies (Staff, NPU, and ZRB) have approved this designation, which protects the historic church building and site.
Z-26-15 — Major Site Plan Amendment
This case involves a major site plan amendment for a 5.34-acre planned development housing property on Wells Drive. While the rezoning remains within the same PD-H district classification, the site plan modifications could impact land use patterns and development intensity at this location. Staff, NPU, and the Zoning Review Board all recommend approval subject to conditions.
Z-26-13 — rezoning
This rezoning request would allow the property at 875 North Grand Avenue to be developed with two-family residential units instead of single-family homes, while maintaining the Northwest Affordable Workforce Housing Overlay restrictions. The 0.25-acre parcel in Council District 3 would shift from R-4A to R-5 zoning, potentially enabling greater housing density and supporting affordable workforce housing goals in the area.
Z-25-78 — rezoning
This rezoning would allow a 0.3-acre parcel at 511 South Evelyn Place in Atlanta to transition from single-family to two-family residential use. The property is owned by GP Renewal Rentals, LLC, and the approval would enable duplex development on a currently single-family-zoned lot. Developers interested in residential infill projects in NPU J, District 9 should monitor this case.
Z-25-70 — rezoning
This rezoning request seeks to change a 0.31-acre parcel from single-family residential (R-4) to two-family residential (R-5) zoning. The property is located in NPU J, Council District 9, and the application was filed on October 9, 2025. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in two-family residential development in this Atlanta area or are tracking similar zoning transitions.
Z-25-75 — rezoning
This rezoning request seeks to convert a 0.31-acre single-family residential parcel at 11 Mildred Place to two-family residential use. The change from R-4 to R-5 zoning would enable duplex or two-unit development on the property currently owned by GP Renewal Rentals. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in small multifamily projects in NPU J, Council District 9.
Z-26-04 — other
This case proposes an amendment to the prohibited uses section of the Martin Luther King, Jr Landmark District zoning code. The amendment has been recommended for approval by staff, the NPU, and the Zoning Review Board. Developers should monitor this case if they have projects within this landmark district.
MRPA-26-03 — Single-family detached dwelling on a basement with a garage
This case involves a request for a Metropolitan River Protection Act certificate to construct a single-family home with a basement and garage on a small 0.229-acre lot. The permit is being processed through the Zoning Committee and appears on the consent agenda for first reading. Developers should monitor whether river protection requirements or environmental constraints could affect similar riverfront or riparian projects in the area.
U-26-03 — Outdoor sales area and outdoor dining at eating and drinking establishments
This case seeks approval for outdoor sales and outdoor dining at an eating and drinking establishment at 520 Daniel Street, SE. The request requires a special use permit because the property is located within 1,000 feet of residential districts (R-1 through R-5) and residential properties. The Zoning Committee will consider this application, with staff recommending approval conditional on specified conditions.
U-26-02 — Community Center
This case seeks a special use permit for a community center on approximately 0.47 acres at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. The NPU has recommended deferral of the application, which may impact the hearing outcome. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in similar special use permits or community-focused developments in the area.
Z-26-14 — Multifamily Residential
This rezoning would allow development of 13 acres of property from residential and mixed-use zoning to multifamily residential, supporting increased housing density in the Westside area. The proposal has received unanimous approval from staff, NPU G, and the Zoning Review Board, indicating alignment with local development goals. Developers should note this cleared case for potential land acquisition or partnership opportunities in this revitalization corridor.
Z-26-11 — rezoning
This case rezones approximately 24.7 acres from single-family residential (R-4) to planned development housing (PD-H) in the County Line Road corridor. The multi-owner property has received conditional approval from staff, the ZRB, and the NPU, suggesting the project may proceed with negotiated conditions. Developers should monitor the final ordinance conditions to understand building standards and design requirements for this mixed-ownership residential development.
Z-26-03 — rezoning
This rezoning changes a small 0.27-acre parcel at 2404 Main Street from R-4A to R-4B single-family residential zoning, both under the Northwest Workforce Housing Overlay. The property is supported by staff, NPU, and ZRB recommendations for approval, suggesting minimal opposition and alignment with affordable workforce housing goals.
Z-25-67 — rezoning
This rezoning request would convert two properties on Howard Street from single-family residential to planned development housing, allowing for a higher-density residential project on a 0.66-acre site in Council District 5. The staff recommends conditional approval, though the Neighborhood Planning Unit recommended denial, indicating potential community opposition to the density change.
U-25-15 — Outdoor sales area
This special use permit request seeks approval for an outdoor sales area on a 0.68-acre property at 1515 Howell Mill Road, NW. Staff has recommended conditional approval, indicating the use may be permitted subject to certain conditions. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in similar retail or outdoor sales operations in the Howell Mill corridor or NPU D-9 area.
Z-26-10 — rezoning
This case involves a rezoning of a 0.28-acre single-family residential property from R-4/BL to R-4B/BL at 1422 Athens Avenue, SW. The zoning change is a minor reclassification within the same residential/overlay category and has received conditional approval recommendations from staff, the NPU, and the Zoning Review Board. Developers should note this property's location in NPU X, Council District 12, and monitor the conditions imposed on approval.
U-26-01 — Non-residential establishment exceeding 7,500 square feet in which alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed on the premises
This special use permit allows a large alcohol-serving establishment (over 7,500 sq ft) to operate at 690 11th Street NW in the Midtown area. The applicant, Ladybird West Midtown LLC, has received conditional approval from both staff and the Zoning Review Board, as well as support from the NPU E Council. Developers should note this is a conditional approval requiring compliance with specific terms and conditions.
Z-25-81 — rezoning
A 0.14-acre property on Anderson Avenue, NW is being rezoned from single-family residential (R-4A) to Planned Development Housing (PD-H), allowing for increased residential density. The rezoning has been recommended for approval with conditions by the staff, NPU, and Zoning Review Board, suggesting developer-friendly conditions may be negotiable.
Z-25-80 — rezoning
This case involves a rezoning of a 0.412-acre single-family residential property at 1140 Oglethorpe Avenue, SW from R-4A to R-4B zoning. The zoning change has been recommended for approval by staff, the NPU, and the ZRB, indicating general support for the modification to single-family residential density standards. Developers should monitor this case if considering acquisitions or development in the Oglethorpe Avenue corridor in Council District 4.
U-25-30 — Day Care Center
This is a Special Use Permit application for a day care center at 532 Cleveland Avenue, SW on an 18.98-acre property in Council District 12. Staff, the NPU, and the ZRB all recommend conditional approval, indicating the use is permitted but with specific operational or site conditions. Developers with interests in commercial childcare facilities or competing uses in this corridor should monitor this conditional approval and any restrictions that may be imposed.
Z-25-73 — rezoning
Lincoln Cemetery, Inc. is seeking to rezone 1.31 acres on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, NW from single-family residential to commercial service district to enable a change in property use. The city's Zoning Review Board and staff recommend approval with conditions, indicating this project has progressed through the review process with conditional support.
Z-25-44 — rezoning
This rezoning petition seeks to convert four single-family residential properties on Hosea L. Williams Drive from R-4A to PD-H zoning to enable planned development housing. The 0.44-acre site has received conditional approval from staff, the ZRB, and the NPU, suggesting the development aligns with area goals subject to compliance conditions.
Z-25-83 — other
This ordinance amendment modifies the definition of Public Entertainment District and allows projection and wrap signs within the SPI-1 zoning district during large downtown entertainment events when activated by City Council. Developers with signage plans in the SPI-1 district should monitor this change, as it creates new opportunities for digital and wrap signage under specific time, place, and manner criteria.
Z-25-50 — rezoning
This rezoning case involves a small 0.083-acre parcel on Griffin Street, NW in the Vine City Special Public Interest District, shifting from Subarea 6 to Subarea 5 while maintaining the Westside Affordable Workforce Housing Overlay. The case was held for further information at a January 28, 2026 hearing and may affect projects in the Vine City affordable housing corridor.
Z-26-002 — rezoning
This case proposes rezoning 1.617 acres on Milton Avenue from light industrial use to mixed residential-commercial, enabling more flexible development of the Beltline-adjacent property. The change from I-1-C to MRC-3 zoning could significantly affect the character and permitted uses for this strategically located parcel near the intersection of Milton Avenue and McDonough Boulevard.
Z-25-82 — rezoning
This rezoning changes a 0.253-acre lot on Cato Street from single-family residential (R-4A) to multifamily residential (MR-2), enabling apartment or multi-unit development on the property. The rezoning has received approval recommendations from Staff, the Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU-J), and the Zoning Review Board.
Z-25-77 — rezoning
This is a rezoning request to change 0.537 acres on Cascade Terrace from R-4 to R-4A single-family residential zoning. Staff, NPU, and Zoning Review Board all recommend approval, indicating no apparent obstacles to the reclassification.
Z-25-76 — pd_amendment
This case proposes to increase the allowable residential floor area ratio (FAR) within the Historic West End/Adair Park Special Public Interest District Subarea 1, which would permit denser residential development in this designated historic district. Developers considering residential projects in this area should monitor this amendment as it directly affects development density limits and entitled building heights.
Z-25-69 — rezoning
This case involves a rezoning of a 0.78-acre parcel at 125 Howell Drive, SW from R-4 to R-4A single-family residential zoning. The property owner Tommy Fedrick is seeking this zoning change, which has received approval recommendations from both Staff and the Zoning Review Board. Developers should note this parcel if interested in single-family residential development in the Howell Drive corridor, as the zoning adjustment has cleared all review stages.
Z-25-74 — Digital changing billboard and supporting structures
This case involves authorization for a digital changing billboard and supporting structures at a Peachtree Street location. Staff and the Zoning Review Board recommend denial, though the neighborhood planning unit supports approval, indicating potential community development versus regulatory compliance concerns for the project site.
Z-25-71 — other
This ordinance amendment modifies Atlanta's zoning standards to require push button activators at primary pedestrian entrances where the building's relationship to the street is required. The change applies citywide across all Neighborhood Planning Units and affects the design requirements for building facades and pedestrian access.
Z-25-32 — rezoning
This case seeks to rezone a 1.894-acre parcel at 1345 Bolton Road, NW from single-family residential to planned development housing, indicating a significant shift toward higher-density residential use. The staff and Zoning Review Board both recommend conditional approval, suggesting the project meets basic criteria but requires compliance with specific conditions. Developers in the area should monitor this precedent for housing density and conditional requirements in the Bolton Road corridor.
U-25-39 — Outdoor dining at restaurants
This special use permit allows outdoor dining at restaurants on Edgewood Avenue, SE when located within 1,000 feet of residential zoning districts. The 0.81-acre property at 717 Edgewood Avenue, SE requires conditional approval and is recommended favorably by staff, NPU, and ZRB.
U-25-36 — Outdoor Sales Area
This case seeks a special use permit for outdoor sales at 1611 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard on a 0.16-acre parcel. While the NPU recommends approval, both staff and the Zoning Review Board recommend denial, suggesting potential obstacles to the outdoor sales use. Developers considering similar outdoor sales operations in this area should note the regulatory resistance and track this case's outcome.
Z-25-56 — rezoning
This rezoning request would convert a 0.45-acre heavy industrial site on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway into multifamily residential and commercial use. The property has received unanimous approval from both staff and the ZRB, indicating a shift from industrial to mixed-use development in this area.
Z-25-72 — other
This ordinance proposes to waive Code section 16-28.008(5)(A)(1) to allow 6-foot walls and fences in half-depth front yards within single-family zoning districts in the Riverside Neighborhood. Staff recommends denial while the NPU recommends approval, indicating potential community support versus staff concerns. Developers operating in this area should note this waiver request as it could affect fence/wall requirements for residential properties.
Z-25-65 — rezoning
This case involves rezoning a parcel on Peeples Street from Subarea 7 to Subarea 8 within the Historic West End/Adair Park Special Public Interest District. The rezoning changes the subarea designation within the same SPI-21 district, which may affect development requirements and regulations applicable to the property.
Complete Atlanta archive
The 13 older cases we hold for Atlanta, oldest last.
U-25-32 2026-01 · U-25-37 2026-01 · U-25-35 2026-01 · U-25-34 2026-01 · U-25-33 2026-01 · U-25-31 2026-01 · U-25-25 2026-01 · U-25-14 2026-01 · Z-25-68 2026-01 · Z-25-66 2026-01 · Z-25-62 2026-01 · Z-25-38 2026-01 · Z-24-99 2026-01
Also covered in Fulton County
Alpharetta · College Park GA · Fairburn · Hapeville · Johns Creek · Milton · Roswell · Sandy Springs · South Fulton · Union City
P&Z Radar AI agent · Expand
Hi, I’m Pip. How can I help?