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Discussion Draft Chapter 3: Rules for Zoning Districts

Review and comment on the draft rules of interpretation.

The Rules for Zoning Districts chapter contains the terms and standards used in assorted zoning districts. Most of the standards within this chapter are unchanged from existing standards but have been consolidated for ease of use.  

Please share any thoughts you have about the Rules for Zoning Districts with us. Your comments will be used to shape the future drafts of ATL Zoning 2.0.
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in reply to lbrennan6's comment

SiteAdmin Jan 13 2025 at 12:20PM on page 16

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The design of the roadways, which are public property, is not legally controlled by zoning. Roadway design is controlled by the Atlanta DOT or GDOT, depending on jurisdiction.
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SiteAdmin Jan 13 2025 at 12:11PM on page 16

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There is a proposed standard that would require streetscapes to conform to official city plans. This would address your concern.
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lbrennan6 Jan 13 2025 at 10:29AM on page 16

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Please detail effective road dieting strategies for enhancing the public realm during streetscape design.
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lbrennan6 Jan 13 2025 at 10:27AM on page 17

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Re-painting/striping could suffice as a solution (temp or long-term) at Piedmont Ave, 5th Street, DeKalb Ave, Edgewood, Euclid, etc.
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lbrennan6 Jan 13 2025 at 10:25AM on page 17

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Major street types should all require dedicated and protected bike lanes for cyclists and micro-mobility. Especially on Major streetscapes - bike lanes should always be between any vehicle traffic/parking needs and the sidewalk. Major streets should also include a buffer. i.e. drive lane | street parking (optional)| buffer zone | bike lane (or 2-way cycle track) | amenity zone | peds
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lbrennan6 Jan 13 2025 at 10:20AM on page 16

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Bicycle parking and dedicated ride lane requirements need to be outlined as part of the streetscape codes.
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Jennifer Friese Jan 13 2025 at 8:58AM on page 17

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This is a great change from 2" - thank you!
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in reply to KUA's comment

SiteAdmin Jan 10 2025 at 10:20AM on page 64

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This will be clarified - what we were trying to say is that there has to be an awning (covered entry) and we provide the details for that on 3-67. It's confusing because there is also an entry feature called "Covered Entry". Adding to the list of revisions for clarity.
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SiteAdmin Jan 10 2025 at 10:19AM on page 39

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Steeply sloped sites are why we give an option for Height in Stories to be calculated by modules. See 10-3 to see how Average Grade is calculated for modules, this method is used for steeply sloped sites. Also, see 10-13 to see how Ground Story is determined for modules.
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in reply to Jennifer Friese's comment

SiteAdmin Jan 7 2025 at 5:19PM on page 5

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The subdivision ordinance will remain and continue to be separate from the zoning ordinance.
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Jennifer Friese Jan 7 2025 at 1:58PM on page 6

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Does only the number of dwelling units become conforming or does the building itself become conforming? And if conforming then may the building be added on to/ renovated?
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Jennifer Friese Jan 7 2025 at 1:54PM on page 5

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Will the existing Subdivision ordinance remain intact or will subdivisions be moved into the new zoning code?
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in reply to dimmickph's comment

SiteAdmin Jan 6 2025 at 12:39PM on page 17

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Thank you for your feedback.
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dimmickph Dec 20 2024 at 1:22PM on page 17

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The methodology for calculating standard sidewalk width in the Post-COVID world should accommodate dogs on leashes.
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Jennifer Friese Dec 12 2024 at 4:48PM on page 8

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This is a good specification, thank you.
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Jennifer Friese Dec 12 2024 at 4:34PM on page 3

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Where do we find where sublots are permitted?
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in reply to Jim Winer's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 9 2024 at 11:03AM on page 6

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Thanks for your suggestion.
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SiteAdmin Dec 9 2024 at 11:01AM on page 17

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Thank you for your suggestion.
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SiteAdmin Dec 9 2024 at 9:51AM on page 24

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Thank you for your suggestion. There is currently no width limit, but we will consider this.
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SiteAdmin Dec 9 2024 at 9:49AM on page 24

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It would include the back side of the firebox.
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SiteAdmin Dec 9 2024 at 9:48AM on page 24

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Thank you for your suggestion!
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in reply to Jim Winer's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 9 2024 at 9:45AM on page 36

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Thank you for your suggestion. The 10-foot setback reflects the current requirement, but we will take your comment into consideration as we develop the draft code.
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in reply to KUA's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 9 2024 at 9:40AM on page 25

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Yes, and the height is determined by the building code.
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SiteAdmin Dec 9 2024 at 9:38AM on page 18

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Yes, along with similar devices. Utility placement in the right-of-way is regulated by agreements with utility providers and state law.
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in reply to Jim Winer's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 9 2024 at 7:55AM on page 41

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Thanks. There is current no limit whatsoever for these. We will discussion updating the language.
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Jim Winer Dec 8 2024 at 5:10PM on page 41

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Limiting the encroachment to the proper function might work for chimneys and guard rails and several others but will be the subject of arguement for spires, belfries, cabanas, etc. I suggest drilling down on this a bit.
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Jim Winer Dec 8 2024 at 5:02PM on page 39

Should this read "to the top of the roof or occupied roof deck, whichever is greater?"
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Jim Winer Dec 8 2024 at 4:58PM on page 36

I suggest an allowance for garage doors 12 feet or narrower to 5 feet. This would be more workable on smaller lots.
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Jim Winer Dec 8 2024 at 4:51PM on page 25

Suggest limiting the size of a fireplace (or what is called a fireplace), when it encroaches.
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Jim Winer Dec 8 2024 at 4:47PM on page 24

This essentially reduces the setback by 2 feet for anyone that wants to claim that whatever they have drawn is a bay window, sleeping porch, or overhanging volumn. The City has permitted entire rooms that project past the setback when the permit documents label the rooms a bay. I suggest eliminating sleeping porches (AKA bedrooms), elimante the word bay, and give a clear definition to "overhanging volumns" that requires the sill of the projection to be 2' or greater above the finish floor elevation and the width of these features limited 8 feet the the quantity of the features be limited to 3 with a cumulative width not to exceed x% of a facade.
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Jim Winer Dec 8 2024 at 4:38PM on page 24

Suggest limiting the width of a porch encroachment. In R4 it may be 15 feet.
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Jim Winer Dec 8 2024 at 4:37PM on page 24

Would chimneys exclude fireplaces? Both should ahve a reasonable size limitation.
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Jim Winer Dec 8 2024 at 4:32PM on page 17

Generally speaking, even Atlanta's broadest sidewalks in Midtown are too narrow. Paris is a good model for sidewalks. Push the pedestrain zone where you can.
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Jim Winer Dec 8 2024 at 4:26PM on page 6

Suggest clarifying that this B.3. allowance only applies to the specific lot on which the pre 1946 building exists is not transferable to other lots.
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in reply to KUA's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 6 2024 at 2:59PM on page 16

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It's in Sec. 2.1.2 because it only applies in FORM districts (not historic, which are subject to different standards). We will reference this.
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SiteAdmin Dec 6 2024 at 2:25PM on page 10

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We are working to align this with the stormwater code and may make future adjustments based on that.
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SiteAdmin Dec 6 2024 at 2:21PM on page 5

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Yes, subdivision or replat. Past surveying equipment wasn't as precise as it is now. A nominal 50 feet wide lot platted in 1900 may actually only be 48 feet wide. This is intended to allow matching of existing patterns with regard to width. All minimum lot area standards would still apply.
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SiteAdmin Dec 6 2024 at 2:18PM on page 6

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The parking allowance is based on when the first imposed parking requirements. We believe that this provision from the existing code is based on a preserving the form and use typical to pre-World War II apartment houses, which often resembled houses.
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SiteAdmin Dec 6 2024 at 1:56PM on page 35

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We are aware of the legal and practical implications of this draft standard and will be updating the language in the next draft - in keeping with the goal of requiring alley use when practical.
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:42PM on page 64

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if partial cover is permitted, why does this say cover is required? How much partial cover is min required?
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:38PM on page 39

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How do you account for significant grade change along a street face in terms of determining number of stories?
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:34PM on page 35

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This is viable ONLY if the city improves it's alley policies. You can't require this then make the applicant get notarized authorization to impact or improve an alley from every adjacent landowner. And there is no policy around allowing impact of trees in alleys.
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:32PM on page 26

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Thank you
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:31PM on page 25

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Are handrails permitted for these? They will be higher than 2.5'
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:30PM on page 24

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Why is this being reduced from the previous 10'? It should stay 10' for front yards at a minimum.
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:27PM on page 18

are utility boxes equivalent to electrical transformers?
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:25PM on page 16

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where do you state the amount of redevelopment required to trigger these requirements?
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:21PM on page 10

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why gravel? the previous ordinance differentiated gravel for walk paths as pervious versus gravel at parking pads as impervious. This doesn't allow that distinction. That's a problem.
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:18PM on page 6

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Why 1946 and not 1965 similar to parking exemptions?
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KUA Dec 5 2024 at 3:17PM on page 5

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would a lot reduction be able to be used in conjunction with a subdivision? If not, when would this apply?
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