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VAR-2026-02 — Building addition with cantilevered shade awning for office building in Forest Park, GA
This variance request permits a cantilevered shade awning to extend to the property line at an existing office building on Main Street, requiring a front yard setback reduction from 10 feet to zero feet. The variance is limited to the awning as shown in submitted plans, and any substantial modifications would require additional City approval. This case demonstrates the City's willingness to support pedestrian-oriented improvements in the Downtown Mainstreet District.
| Case number | VAR-2026-02 |
|---|---|
| Type | Variance |
| Location | 794 Main Street, Ward 2 |
| County | Clayton County |
| Parcel / legal | 13050B J001A |
| Current zoning | Downtown Mainstreet (DM) District |
| Proposed use | Building addition with cantilevered shade awning for office building |
| Petitioner | Elizabeth Williams |
| Hearing | 2026-07-16 |
| Hearing body | Board of Adjustment |
| Staff recommendation | approve with conditions |
| Status | continued |
Property & nearby activity
Other Forest Park rezoning cases
- CUP-2026-03 — daycare facility
- VAR-2026-04 — Deck construction with side setback encroachment
- RZ-2026-02 — Four-story multi-use building consisting of hospitality, retail, restaurant, and office uses
- VAR-2026-03 — Accessory structure (storage shed)
- CUP-2026-02 — Childcare center
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