Atlanta Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Atlanta held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 76% compared to August (366 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Change of conditions rezoning at 1247 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW

Approved.

Ordinance to rezone from community business district conditional, belt line overlay to community business district conditional, belt line overlay for a change of conditions at 1247 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Southwest. Heard bundled with items 3, 6, and 7; all amended to incorporate ZRB conditions on a 4-0 vote, then approved as amended 4-0.

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Rezoning at 360 Autumn Lane SW from R-4 to multifamily residential

Approved.

Ordinance by Council Member Andre L. Boone to rezone property at 360 Autumn Lane Southwest from R4 single-family residential to multifamily residential and modify the official zoning map. Heard bundled with items 1, 6, and 7; amended to incorporate ZRB conditions 4-0, then approved as amended 4-0.

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Special use permit at 1385 Collier Road NW

Approved.

Ordinance for a special use permit for non-residential uses or establishments exceeding 7,500 square feet in which alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed on premises pursuant to section 16-44007-12A at 1385 Collier Road, Northwest, Building B. NPU recommended deferral; a substitute motion to defer was made then withdrawn after the director stated it was not subject to the special use permit regulations. Amended 4-0 and approved as amended 4-0.

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Special use permit for commercial recreation at 1541 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW

Approved.

Ordinance for a special use permit for commercial recreation pursuant to section 1632-0024G at 1541 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Southwest. Heard bundled with items 1, 3, and 6; amended to incorporate ZRB conditions 4-0, then approved as amended 4-0.

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180-day moratorium on subdivision applications in District 8

Approved.

Ordinance to establish a 180-day moratorium on the acceptance of any new applications to subdivide properties into three or more lots in District 8. Applications submitted prior to the moratorium are grandfathered. Adopted 13-1.

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Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at 1247 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Southwest
• R-4 at 360 Autumn Lane Southwest (Andre L. Boone)
• R-4 at Parcels having frontage on Glen Drive Southeast (upon annexation from unincorporated DeKalb County)

Top Keywords This Month

• short term rental: 24 instances
• zoning: 21 instances
• residential: 4 instances
• annexation: 4 instances
• special use permit: 3 instances

What to Watch

• Short term rental is new this month with 24 mentions, not present in August.

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