Norcross, GA — rezoning & P&Z cases
10 past case(s) tracked in Norcross (Gwinnett County). Want upcoming ones in your inbox the moment they publish, days before the hearing? Start a free trial.
See every Atlanta city we monitor · Norcross rezoning cases in the dashboard · who's filing here · Gwinnett County · Atlanta trends
Delayed public archive — past hearings only. Subscribers see upcoming cases in real time.
TEXT2026-004 — other
This text amendment modifies off-street parking requirements in Norcross's Downtown Parking (DP) District, which applies to dining, retail, service, and office uses in the historic commercial core. The amendment includes updates to the official zoning map. Developers with projects in downtown Norcross should monitor this case as it will affect parking obligation calculations for commercial tenancies.
RZ2026-001 — Retail sales of produce and household items in a 3,166 square-foot building
A 0.86-acre property at 6011 Western Hills Drive is being rezoned to C1 (Neighborhood Business) to allow a grocery store selling produce and household items in a 3,166 square-foot building. The rezoning was approved with 13 conditions including a 50-foot buffer from residential property, restricted hours (7 AM–9 PM), prohibited outdoor storage, and required landscape screening. This case is relevant to developers interested in neighborhood retail or grocery projects, particularly regarding conditional rezoning requirements and buffer/setback standards for mixed-use retail areas.
RZ2025-007 — 15 detached, single-family custom-built residences with minimum 3,356 square feet each, including garages and private alley access
Applicant requests rezoning of 3.33 acres at 290 and 300 Academy Street to PRD to develop 15 custom single-family homes with a minimum size of 3,356 square feet each, featuring private rear-alley access and an HOA-maintained stormwater facility. The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval with ten conditions, including restrictions to single-family development, conformance with the site plan, and compliance with Architectural Review Board requirements. This project will significantly reshape the area from its current use to a planned residential subdivision with infrastructure managed through a mandatory HOA.
TEXT2026-003 — other
This is an amendment to the Norcross Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that adds and revises definitions in the City Code, including new definitions for density bonus, damaged/destroyed trees, design professionals, and mixed-use development. The amendment also modifies standards for the RTH (townhouse residence) zoning district, including lot dimensions, setbacks, height limits, and impervious surface coverage. Developers should review these changes if they involve residential projects, tree preservation requirements, or mixed-use developments in Norcross.
TEXT2026-002 — other
This text amendment clarifies the appeal procedures for decisions made by the Architectural Review Board, Tree Preservation Board, and Historic Preservation Commission to ensure consistency with Georgia state law. The amendment establishes a regular appeal process for these administrative boards' determinations. This affects any developers or property owners seeking to appeal ARB, TPB, or HPC decisions in Norcross.
RZ2025-008 — Bus company operation, fleet vehicle parking, and outdoor storage with accessory motor vehicle repair and maintenance
This rezoning application consolidates zoning on a 12.8-acre site used for bus parking and fleet operations by converting the R100-zoned southwest corner to M1 (Light Industry) to match the existing M1 portion. The approved rezoning includes conditions restricting motor vehicle sales but permitting motor vehicle repair as an accessory use, and requiring setbacks from adjacent R-75 single-family homes. The case was unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with modifications to the staff conditions.
TEXT2026-001 — other
This is a comprehensive text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance affecting definitions, zoning districts (CX and BH), use standards, parking requirements, and stormwater management. The amendment includes a new city-wide requirement for multi-family uses to obtain special use permits, which could impact developers proposing residential projects across Norcross.
RZ2025-006 — rezoning
This rezoning case changes 5330 Old Norcross Road to M1 (Light Industry) zoning, which impacts commercial and industrial development potential on this nonconforming property. The approval includes six conditions addressing landscaping, fencing, permitted uses, outdoor storage, and documentation of prior land disturbance, which may affect development timelines and costs.
10-2023 — pd_amendment
This case involves amendments to the BH (Buford Highway) zoning district standards and permitted uses, including updates to lot development standards, density bonuses for structured parking and green building materials, and clarifications on special permit uses. The amendments appear designed to encourage mixed-use redevelopment along the Buford Highway corridor while providing greater flexibility for residential density with environmental and parking improvements.
RZ2025-005 — Truck/Vehicle Parking (Existing)
This rezoning request seeks to convert a 2.95-acre parcel from C2 General Business to M1 Light Industry zoning to restore a nonconforming truck parking business that lost its protected status due to a lapse in occupational tax certificates. The property has a history of code enforcement violations and stormwater/environmental compliance issues that may require conditions on any approval.
Also covered in Gwinnett County
Dacula · Duluth · Lawrenceville · Lilburn · Loganville · Peachtree Corners