Planning and Zoning Commission

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Please be advised that on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023, Mayor and Council approved the merging of the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals to create the Planning and Zoning Commission. Moving forward, the Planning and Zoning Commission will continue to serve as the recommending body to Mayor and Council on rezoning applications and text amendments. The Board will also be responsible for making the final decisions on variance applications and preliminary plat applications.

The Planning Division deals specifically with current and long-range planning. The goal is to regulate the development of land while balancing the desires of residents with vital services and resources.

This Division administers the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Future Development Map. The documents include:

Historical data and 20-year projections regarding the City’s population
Economic development, housing, and community facilities
Historical and natural resources, transportation, intergovernmental affairs and land use

The Division also manages special projects including the South Fulton Parkway Corridor and the City’s Town Center Livable Centers Initiative. Additional projects include the Urban Redevelopment Plan and the Tax Allocation District

Planning Documents