Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Atlanta, GA. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through July 13, 2026
Updated with meetings through July 13, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Single-family detached residential on large lots (lowest density).
Single-family detached residential.
Single-family detached residential.
Single-family detached residential.
Single-family detached residential.
Single-family detached residential.
Single-family detached residential.
Single-family detached residential.
Single-family detached residential.
Two-family (duplex) and single-family residential.
General residential permitting a range of higher-density housing types.
Residential with limited neighborhood-scale commercial uses.
Office, institutional, and related uses.
Community-serving retail and commercial business uses.
Commercial service and light-intensity commercial uses.
Mixed commercial and residential uses.
High-intensity commercial and residential uses in the central area.
Supporting commercial uses for the central business district.
Light industrial, warehousing, and manufacturing uses.
Mixed industrial and compatible non-industrial uses.
Heavy industrial and manufacturing uses.
Geographically specific overlay districts with tailored regulations (e.g., Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead).
Master-planned developments including housing, mixed use, office-commercial, business park, and conservation subdivision variants.
Pedestrian-scale neighborhood commercial districts (e.g., Little Five Points, East Atlanta Village, Kirkwood).
Historic and landmark districts with preservation-based development controls.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Atlanta in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Atlanta · Jul 9, 2026
Approved · Unanimous1425 and 1475 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW, Blandtown
Zoning change from I-2 to MRC-3 (8.54 acres), approved unanimously on Jul 9, 2026 in Atlanta.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
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Unlock who filed this with ProAtlanta · Jul 13, 2026
Approved · 5-0963 Eileen Avenue Southwest
Zoning change from R-4 to R-5, approved by a 5-0 vote on Jul 13, 2026 in Atlanta.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Atlanta · Jul 9, 2026
Approved · Unanimous1155 Hank Aaron Drive SW
Zoning change from I-1C to I-MIX (1.215 acres), approved unanimously on Jul 9, 2026 in Atlanta.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
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Unlock who filed this with ProAtlanta · Jul 9, 2026
Continued · UnanimousDeferral of U-26-08 at 4475 Roswell Road NE, continued unanimously on Jul 9, 2026 in Atlanta.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Atlanta · Jul 9, 2026
Continued · UnanimousDeferral of U-26-09 at 1775 Buckeye Street SW, continued unanimously on Jul 9, 2026 in Atlanta.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Atlanta · Jul 6, 2026
Denied · 13-01950 West Paces Ferry Road and 2518 West Wesley Road
Zoning change from R-1 to PDH, denied by a 13-0 vote on Jul 6, 2026 in Atlanta.
Your move: Denied. Check this board's approval pattern before filing a similar request.
In Atlanta, 56% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Single-family homes clear 56%, Special exception / conditional use 46%. ZoneWire analyzed 158 land-use board decisions in Atlanta over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 25 | 56% |
| Special exception / conditional use | 26 | 46% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 20 | 80% |
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 10 | 70% |
| Variance | 18 | 39% |
| Multifamily / attached housing | 12 | 58% |
| Mixed-use | 8 | 63% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsThe official Atlanta zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://gis.atlantaga.gov/zoningmap/. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Atlanta include R-1 (Single-Family Residential District), R-2 (Single-Family Residential District), R-2A (Single-Family Residential District), R-2B (Single-Family Residential District), R-3 (Single-Family Residential District), R-3A (Single-Family Residential District), R-4 (Single-Family Residential District), R-4A (Single-Family Residential District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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Zoning in the City of Atlanta is administered by the Office of Zoning and Development within the Department of City Planning, located at City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue SW, Suite 3350. The City's zoning regulations are codified as Part 16 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances, part of the Land Development Code, which is published online through the Municode Library. Part 16 regulates the physical development of land and limits property uses, including the height, size, and placement of buildings, the density at which buildings may be constructed, and the parking required for new buildings.
The City of Atlanta is divided into 25 Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs), which are citizen advisory councils that make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on zoning, land use, and other planning issues. When the Zoning Review Board considers a rezoning or special use permit, it takes into account the recommendation from the relevant NPU along with the recommendation of the Office of Zoning and Development staff. Monthly NPU meeting information and contacts are posted by the Department of City Planning.
The Zoning Review Board (ZRB) considers property rezonings and special use permits. In its review it takes into account recommendations from the relevant Neighborhood Planning Unit and from the Office of Zoning and Development staff, then makes recommendations on rezonings to the Zoning Committee of the Atlanta City Council. ZRB public hearings are held in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. on the dates listed in the Board's schedule.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) hears applications for zoning variances (variations), special exceptions, and appeals of administrative decisions. The BZA consists of five members appointed by the Atlanta City Council. The Board holds public hearings on the first and second Thursday of each month in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue SW. Variance and special exception applications, with required documentation and fees, are accepted at the Office of Zoning and Development.
Atlanta uses a use-based system of zoning districts under Part 16 of the Code of Ordinances, including single-family and multifamily residential districts (R and RG), residential-limited commercial (R-LC), commercial districts (C), office-institutional districts (O-I), mixed-use residential/commercial districts (MR and MRC), industrial districts (I), Special Public Interest (SPI) districts that apply special regulations in areas such as Midtown and Buckhead, and Planned Development (PD) districts. Property owners can look up a parcel's zoning classification using the Department of City Planning's Official Zoning Map GIS application and can request formal zoning verification from the Office of Zoning and Development.
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