Sandy Springs, GA — rezoning & P&Z cases
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St. Jude Apostle Church - Site Plan — site_plan
Review of a revised Master Plan site plan for St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church and School, received October 14, 2026. The conceptual site plan must comply with Sandy Springs Development Code requirements, with all conditions satisfied before issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
TA26-0003 — text_amendment
Text amendment to establish distinct land-use classifications for Massage Establishments and Smoke Shops within the Development Code. The amendment creates clear definitions, locational standards (half-mile distance between establishments, 1,000 feet from schools/daycares/residential areas/places of worship), and operational requirements for both use types to improve zoning administration and address public health and safety considerations.
BRCA-101 — other
This case concerns public realm design guidelines and furnishing specifications for streetscape elements including lighting, bike racks, benches, and landscaping across multiple districts in Sandy Springs. The specifications address tree palettes, planting frameworks, wayfinding signage, and utility screening across North End, Neighborhood Village, Powers Ferry, Greater City Springs, Crossroads, and Perimeter areas.
02-0521 — Expansion of church and private school
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta seeks two use permits for expansion of a church and private school at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in an R-2 (Residential) zoning classification. The expansion includes a new parish life center, renovated church facilities, relocated preschool, and new school gymnasium with associated setback reductions approved through concurrent variance petitions.
02-0520 — Expansion of a church and private school
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta seeks two use permits to expand a church and private school facility on Glenridge Drive, currently in an R-2 residential zoning classification. The application has been approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
02-0519 — Expansion of a church and private school
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta sought two use permits for expansion of a church and private school on Glenridge Drive within an R-2 (Residential) zoning classification. The application was approved.
U88-74 — Private K-12 school (school building renovation and expansion, including new parish life center, renovated church, new gymnatorium, and new middle school wing)
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a private K-12 school (St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School) in an RE zoning district, with campus expansion and renovation plans. The use has been established since 1960 with no change to operational characteristics; however, several existing site elements (refuse area, outdoor recreation area, and parking areas) are located within required setbacks from Protected Neighborhoods and may require variances to remain in place.
U-88-00074 — Place of Worship & School - Private (K-12)
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Place of Worship & School – Private (K-12) to continue operations with a phased Campus Master Plan that includes demolition, new construction, expansions, and site improvements over multiple phases, increasing total square footage from 109,435 SF to 171,747 SF and parking from 325 to 374 spaces. The CUP is required because the use is allowed conditionally in the RE-2 zoning district, and the property owner/operator is seeking approval for future facility enhancements.
St. Jude The Apostle — site_plan
Revised site plan for St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church and School prepared by Smith Boland Architects, received June 1, 2026. The conceptual master plan must meet or exceed Development Code requirements, with all conditions to be satisfied prior to Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
U02-0009 — Expansion of church and private school campus (Pre-K to 8th grade)
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing church and private school campus on a 17.61-acre RE-2 zoned property. The phased master plan includes new buildings, renovations, and site improvements, though authorized enrollment (525 students, 50 preschoolers, 700 worshippers) and operational capacities remain unchanged. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions addressing master plan compliance, parking, circulation, buffering, and other operational characteristics.
Catholic Church - CUP — Continue existing uses: place of worship, private K-8 school, parish preschool, with future campus improvements per multi-phase master plan
Request for conditional use permit to allow an existing Catholic parish (church, K-8 school, preschool) to continue operating on its historic 65-year campus within Sandy Springs. The parish is pursuing a multi-phase master plan including demolition of the former rectory, playground relocation, and construction of a new parish center and church expansion, with no set timeline for phases beyond the priority phase one and two.
TA26-0002 — other
This text amendment modifies the Sandy Springs Development Code and Technical Manual to address multiple administrative corrections and new use allowances. Key changes include introducing a new "Flex Space" use category (up to 40,000 sf blend of light industrial uses, with CUP required above that threshold) in IX and TX districts, and clarifying fence material variance eligibility. Developers should track this amendment for impacts on industrial/flex space projects, maintenance agreement timelines, and variance opportunities.
17-2026 — Residential subdivision with 21 single-family homes, two pocket parks, and two underground detention facilities
This rezoning transforms five raw parcels from rural estate zoning (RE-1) to residential detached zoning (RD-9), enabling development of a 21-home subdivision with an average lot size of approximately 10,910 square feet. The proposal includes amenity spaces, underground detention facilities, and strict access and construction management conditions that limit density and impact on surrounding roads. Developers should note the seven conditions imposed, including lot size minimums, a requirement for entrance at the Pitts Road/Spalding Drive intersection, and limitations on access points to Dunwoody.
10-2026 — other
The applicant revised their development plan to align the entrance at the signalized intersection at Pitts Road, addressing previous opposition comments. No additional opposition has been submitted since the revision. This case involves a design or site plan modification rather than a zoning change.
ZM10-001 — Development of 21 single-family detached homes with average lot size of approximately 10,910 square feet, plus two pocket parks and common area
This rezoning proposal seeks to convert approximately 7.87 acres from RE-1 (single-family estate) zoning to RD-9 (residential detached) zoning to enable development of 21 new single-family homes averaging 10,910 square feet per lot on Spalding Drive. The project would increase housing supply in Sandy Springs by transitioning from 5 large-lot homes to 21 smaller-lot homes while maintaining single-family character, and would consolidate access to a single signalized entrance at Pitts Road rather than 5 individual curb cuts. New traffic impact would be minimal, representing less than 1.5% of existing volumes on adjacent roadways.
U-89-0018 — private school
A specific use permit was requested and approved for a private school at 1349 & 1369 Spalding Drive in Sandy Springs. This case was heard on April 22, 2026, and received staff approval.
TA26-0001 — other
This text amendment proposes several updates to the Development Code, including increased flexibility for mechanical equipment placement beyond current administrative variance limits, allowance of government facilities as permitted uses in the Office Neighborhood district, reordering of multi-unit commercial requirements for clarity, and technical updates to window signage and sign illumination regulations. Developers should note these changes may affect mechanical equipment placement options, multi-unit project requirements, and signage compliance for future projects.
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