(AMENDED 10/1/21) 21-O-0456 / Z-21-74 (Atlanta City Design Housing Text Amendment)

FOR VOTE: 

  • Please see the original draft and the 9/3/21 amended version of this ACD Housing Text Amendment to get an overview of the proposed legislation.

  • This amended version (received 10/1/21) was prepared in response to the community feedback received to date.

  • The key updates reflected in the October amended version included:

    • Updated Development Controls for MR-MU:

      • Added a table for limiting the maximum dwelling unit size: 2,500 sf for 1st unit, 2,000 sf for 2nd unit, 1,500 sf for each subsequent unit.

      • Updated the allowable maximum lot coverage requirements to be more similar to current R-5 requirements. For 1-4 units, it would be 55%, 5-8 units would be 60%, and 9-12 units would be 65%.

      • Added incentive for historic preservation: When preserving an existing structure that is at least 50 years of age or older and contains at least one dwelling unit, a lot is permitted a 5% lot coverage bonus.

    • Updates to the Accessory Dwelling Unit section:

      • Clarified the language on zero-lot line development to include attached ADUs in addition to detached ADUs. Only one zero-lot line subdivision is allowed per site.

 Reminder:  You must be a resident (owner or renter) to vote on land use/zoning issues.  Photo ID and proof of Poncey-Highland residency may be required for new PHNA attendees to validate vote.

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