Zoning Review Board - 2026-07-09
Votes on Deferral of Z-26-27 at 598 South Elizabeth Place NW, unanimous
What happened
The Atlanta Zoning Review Board recommended DENIAL (6-0, one abstention) of Z-26-06, Councilmember Antonio Lewis's proposed SPI-21 sub-area 9 text amendment that would have granted an exception allowing a Digital Realty data exchange/colocation center (up to 350,000 sq ft, 100 MW…
- Jurisdiction
- Atlanta, GA
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- July 9, 2026
- Decisions
- 11 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Deferred, unanimous
Meeting Summary
The Atlanta Zoning Review Board recommended DENIAL (6-0, one abstention) of Z-26-06, Councilmember Antonio Lewis's proposed SPI-21 sub-area 9 text amendment that would have granted an exception allowing a Digital Realty data exchange/colocation center (up to 350,000 sq ft, 100 MW…
Key Decisions (11)
Deferral of Z-26-27 at 598 South Elizabeth Place NW
Deferral of Z-26-29 at 573 Amsterdam Avenue NE
Deferral of Z-25-34 at 1200 White Street SW
Deferral of Z-26-35 at 1151 Arlington Avenue SW
Zoning Changes (6)
Development Activity (5)
Digital Realty data exchange and colocation center
Other
Chastain restaurant nonconforming use expansion
Commercial
Digital billboard upgrade at Cleveland Circle
Commercial
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Strong community and neighbor concern over data centers near dense/transit…
Housing Demand
Multiple speakers and a real-estate broker stated Atlanta's multifamily market…
Infrastructure
West End/Adair Park utility and road infrastructure is stressed —…
Who Spoke (19)
On the record: the chair, 2 board members, a staff member, 2 applicant's representatives, and 4 members of the public.
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