Atlanta Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Atlanta held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 31 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 12 approved (71% approval rate), 5 denied, 14 deferred. Activity was down 30% compared to June (477 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Deferral of Z-26-27 at 598 South Elizabeth Place NW

Deferred.

Rezoning from single-family residential Northwest Atlanta affordable workforce housing overlay to single-family residential Northwest Atlanta affordable workforce housing overlay at 598 South Elizabeth Place NW,.22 acres. Owner GP Renewal Land LLC, applicant Michael Oden. Deferred 30 days until August 2026.

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Deferral of Z-26-35 at 1151 Arlington Avenue SW

Deferred.

Rezoning from single-family residential Oakland City Historic District Beltline Overlay to two-family residential Oakland City Historic District Beltline Overlay at 1151 Arlington Avenue SW,.17 acres. Owner Lotus 22 Group LLC, applicant Michael Oden. Deferred 30 days until August 2026.

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Variance and special exception denied at 668 McDonough Boulevard SE

Denied.

Application of Kushka Scott to reduce rear transition yard from 20 to 10 feet and a special exception to reduce required off-street parking from 21 spaces to 3 for a new 21-unit multifamily affordable apartment building at 668 McDonough Boulevard SE, zoned C1. Owner Koshka Scott. Denied on the merits over NPU approval; staff recommended denial. Vote: Perry aye and Thomas aye on the motion to deny, Williams nay.

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Special exception denied at 825 Harold Avenue SE

Denied.

Application of Keillor Witt for a special exception to allow a six-foot privacy fence in the front yard at 825 Harold Avenue SE, zoned R5. Owners Dina Perrine and Ada Searson. Applicant proposed recessing the fence 15 feet from property line but retaining six-foot height with full opacity. Denied on the merits over NPU approval; staff recommended denial. Vote: Perry aye on the motion to deny, Thomas nay, Williams nay.

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Deferral of Z-26-29 at 573 Amsterdam Avenue NE

Deferred.

Rezoning from single-family residential beltline overlay to two-family residential beltline overlay at 573 Amsterdam Avenue NE, 0.229 acres. Owner Connor Realty, applicant Innocent. Deferred 30 days until August 2026.

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Deferral of Z-25-34 at 1200 White Street SW

Deferred.

Rezoning from industrial mixed-use beltline overlay to mixed residential commercial beltline overlay at 1200 White Street SW, 12.501 acres. Owner Baltice Ackerman 1200 LLLP, applicant Even Ziegler. Deferred 90 days until October 2026.

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Deferral of U-26-08 at 4475 Roswell Road NE

Deferred.

Special use permit for outdoor dining at an eating and drinking establishment at 4475 Roswell Road NE,.966 acres. Owner Dobeck Enterprises 002 LLC, applicant Harrison J. Aiken of Kimley Horn. Deferred 30 days until August 2026.

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Deferral of U-26-09 at 1775 Buckeye Street SW

Deferred.

Special use permit for a place of worship at 1775 Buckeye Street SW, 3.14 acres. Owner Georgia Cumberland Association of Seventh Day Adventists Inc, applicant Jamie E. Cowester. Deferred 30 days until August 2026.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 31 recorded zoning decisions. See all Atlanta meetings →

Zoning Changes

• I-1 at 1155 Hank Aaron Drive Southwest
• R-4 → R-5 at 963 Eileen Avenue Southwest
• I-2 at 1425 and 1475 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard, Northwest
• Zoning change at Peachtree Circle Historic District, Landlot 105, 17th District of Fulton County
• Zoning change, .22 acres at 598 South Elizabeth Place NW (GP Renewal Land LLC)
• Zoning change, 0.229 acres at 573 Amsterdam Avenue NE (Connor Realty)
• Zoning change, 12.501 acres at 1200 White Street SW (Baltice Ackerman 1200 LLLP)
• Zoning change, .17 acres at 1151 Arlington Avenue SW (Lotus 22 Group LLC)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 94 instances
• residential: 46 instances
• variance: 29 instances
• industrial: 23 instances
• setback: 21 instances

What to Watch

• Industrial mentions were up 53% from June.

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