South Fulton, GA — rezoning & P&Z cases
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12-7003 — Convenience retail center with fuel sales and quick service restaurant component; gas station (Circle K franchise) with 5,274 sq ft convenience store/gas station and 3,226 sq ft retail space in two separate shops
This rezoning seeks to convert 1.97 acres from C-1 to C-2 zoning to permit a Circle K convenience store with gas pumps and additional retail space near Roosevelt Highway. The project has multiple compliance issues including insufficient parking (18 spaces vs. 43 required), missing landscaped islands and EV parking, inadequate buffer zones from nearby residential uses, and a proposed 35-foot tree buffer requirement. The gas station violates distance requirements under Section 12-7003 by existing within 1,000 feet of residential uses and other gas stations, requiring special use permit approval.
15-4005 — convenience store with gas pumps
Applicant seeks to rezone property from C-1 (Limited Commercial) to C-2 (Limited Commercial District) to develop a new convenience store with gas pumps. The proposed use aligns with the Industrial Mixed-Use Future Land Use designation and staff analysis indicates the zoning change is suitable for the property and area, with no anticipated adverse impacts to existing adjacent commercial properties.
Z26-017 — Duplex structure
Yeruchem Lipszyc is seeking to rezone 2.0 acres at 2300 Flat Shoals Road from agricultural to two-family residential to permit development of a duplex. Both city staff and the Planning Commission have recommended denial of this rezoning request, which may signal land use conflicts or policy concerns in the area.
Z26-018 — restaurant and lounge
This rezoning request would convert an Office and Institutional property to Limited Commercial zoning to enable a restaurant and lounge operation on approximately 1 acre at 5440 Old National Highway. Both City Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval, indicating favorable conditions for this commercial development.
U26-008 — barber shop
Xavier Young is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a barber shop at 6035 Bakers Ferry Road, Suite 270 in City Council District 1. City Staff recommends denial of this application. The case was deferred to the next Planning Commission meeting and has not yet been decided.
Z26-019 — gas station and quick service restaurant
Alibhai Energy Holding LLC seeks to rezone 1.97 acres on Roosevelt Highway from C-1 to C-2 zoning to develop a gas station with an integrated quick service restaurant. City staff has recommended denial of this rezoning request, though the case has been deferred to the next Planning Commission meeting.
Z25-022 — Mixed-use development featuring hotels, restaurants, commercial offices, and residential housing
This 32.54-acre rezoning request would convert agricultural and single-family residential land to a mixed-use district allowing hotels, restaurants, offices, and residential housing. The applicant is also seeking a variance to encroach into required buffers and setbacks, which could affect adjacent property impacts and development feasibility.
Z26-014 — Two single family detached dwellings
Taliya King is seeking to rezone 0.52 acres from Agricultural to Single-Family Dwelling district to develop two single-family detached homes on Northfield Blvd. Both city staff and the Planning Commission have recommended denial of this rezoning request.
Z26-001 — Light industrial warehouse/distribution campus consisting of six buildings
Bridge Logistics is seeking to rezone 157.86 acres from suburban single-family to light industrial to develop a 1.6 million square foot warehouse/distribution complex with six buildings. The project would require a concurrent Future Land Use Amendment from Suburban Neighborhood Character Area to Industrial Character Area. City staff recommends conditional approval, though the Planning Commission has recommended denial.
Z26-011 — Subdivide property into four lots for residential use
Dianne Lloyd is seeking to rezone 10.68 acres from R-6 (Two-Family Dwelling District with Cliftondale Overlay) to AG-1 (Agricultural District) to subdivide the property into four residential lots on Cedar Grove Road. Both City Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of this rezoning request.
Z26-013 — Single-family detached homes (72 units)
SDH Central Georgia is seeking to rezone 25.50 acres on Bishop Road from Agricultural to Community Unit Plan District to develop a 72-unit single-family home subdivision. City staff recommends conditional approval, making this a viable project for the developer to monitor through the approval process.
Z26-020 — rezoning
This case involves rezoning approximately 255 acres from agriculture and single-family residential to townhouse and higher-density residential districts across six parcels in South Fulton. The rezoning will enable significant residential development in City Council District 2, potentially affecting infrastructure, traffic, schools, and the character of the area. Developers should assess compatibility with the 2026 Comprehensive Plan's Suburban designation and understand any conditions imposed on the rezoning.
ORD2026-009 — Gas station/convenience store (5,000 sq ft) with 4-pump fueling station and attached drive-thru restaurant (1,800 sq ft)
This rezoning and special use permit seeks to transform a mixed-use retail site into a gas station and drive-thru restaurant, departing from the originally approved plan for retail/office space compatible with adjacent residential uses. Staff recommends denial because the proposal lacks adequate parking (43 spaces vs. 68 required), missing required landscape islands, and violates setback standards for proximity to residential uses, despite being in compliance with the comprehensive plan's Regional Live-Work designation.
M26-005 — Automobile sales and related commercial uses
This case modifies zoning conditions on an existing development to allow automobile sales and related commercial uses in place of a construction company office and storage building, and removes the 5,544 square foot floor area limitation. The modification affects approximately 0.26 acres in Council District 4 with staff recommendation for approval.
M26-004 — Adult day care serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with approved capacity of 50 adults
This case requests modification of condition #1 from a prior zoning case (2004Z-0072) to add adult day care as a permitted use at 3890 Stonewall Tell Road with capacity for 50 adults. Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment, which could affect surrounding land uses and traffic patterns in City Council District 3.
M26-003 — pd_amendment
Elite Engineering is seeking to modify an existing Planned Development (Petition #2000Z-0123) by removing a condition requiring a 100-foot natural buffer and 10-foot setback for improvements at 5400 Bethlehem Road. City staff has recommended denial of this modification request.
Z26-015 — Gas station/convenience store with fuel pumps and drive-thru restaurant
Welcome Foods is seeking to rezone 2.13 acres from Mixed Use to General Commercial to develop a gas station/convenience store with fuel pumps and a drive-thru restaurant. Both City Staff and the Planning Commission have recommended denial of this rezoning request.
Z26-012 — Senior Housing
A church organization is seeking to rezone 5.16 acres from single-family residential to senior housing on Cascade Road, including a concurrent variance to reduce the undisturbed buffer from 40 feet to 20 feet. Both the Planning Commission and staff have recommended denial of the rezoning request.
Z26-010 — 50 unit mixed residential senior community for residents age 62 and older
This rezoning application proposes converting approximately 13.8 acres from Community Unit Plan to Senior Housing District to develop a 50-unit senior residential community for residents 62+, with concurrent variance requests to reduce required zoning buffers. While staff recommends approval, the Planning Commission recommended denial, creating risk for developers interested in similar senior housing projects in this overlay district.
U26-006 — Farmers Market
A Special Use Permit application to establish a Farmers Market on 6.1 acres in the Agricultural District on Stonewall Tell Road, with both staff and Planning Commission recommending approval. This case may affect developers considering agricultural land uses or special permit strategies in the AG-1 district in South Fulton.
U26-007 — Gas station/convenience store with fuel pumps and drive-thru restaurant (5,000 sq ft and 1,800 sq ft respectively)
Welcome Foods requested rezoning from Mixed Use to General Commercial for a combined 6,800 square foot gas station, convenience store, and drive-thru restaurant on 2.13 acres. The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial, citing concerns about compatibility with the existing MIX designation, traffic impacts, and consistency with city development objectives. The case has been forwarded to City Council for an August 11, 2026 hearing.
CDP26-005 — Senior Housing (independent-living cottages and two-story assisted-living facility)
Church seeks to rezone 5.16-acre property from R3 to Senior Housing (SH) for senior independent-living cottages and assisted-living facility, with a concurrent variance to reduce buffer from 40 feet to 20 feet. Staff recommended denial due to concerns about compatibility with low-density residential area; the motion for denial was approved unanimously. Project outcomes are now closed to rezoning, but developers should monitor Senior Housing policies and any future appeals or amendments in South Fulton.
TA26-003 — Data center development and operation
This case amends the City's zoning ordinance to establish comprehensive regulations for data center development, including location restrictions (M-1 and M-2 industrial zones only), a population-based cap of one data center per 30,000 residents, and stringent infrastructure, environmental, and operational standards. The ordinance will significantly impact any developer planning to build data centers in South Fulton by requiring special use permits, utility capacity certifications, infrastructure upgrade plans, and compliance with water conservation, noise, landscaping, and emissions standards.
CDP26-003 — Light industrial warehouse/distribution campus consisting of seven buildings (1,727,500 square feet)
Bridge Logistics seeks to rezone 157.86 acres from residential to M-1 industrial to develop a 1.7+ million square-foot light industrial distribution campus accessed only via Fulton Industrial Boulevard. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial, finding the large-scale conversion too substantial a departure from the recently adopted future-land-use plan that establishes a clear residential-industrial boundary; the case is now before City Council for an August 11, 2026 hearing.
CV26-002 — 50 unit mixed residential senior community for residents age 62 and older
An application requesting rezoning from Community Unit Plan (CUP) to Senior Housing District (SH) with concurrent variances to reduce/eliminate required buffers for a 50-unit senior community on 13.8 acres. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial due to concerns about buffer adequacy, density, and compatibility with surrounding residential communities. This case was forwarded to City Council for final decision on August 11, 2026.
CDP26-004 — Two single-family detached dwelling units
This application seeks to rezone a 0.52-acre infill parcel from agricultural to single-family residential and amend the comprehensive plan to allow two single-family homes, moving away from the Regional Live-Work character area designation. The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously denied both the rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment due to staff concerns that the isolated future-land-use change contradicts the recently adopted comprehensive plan, and has forwarded the case to City Council for an August 11, 2026 hearing.
U26-005 — Country Inn
The applicant is seeking to rezone two parcels on Butner Road from R-3 Single-Family residential to AG-1 Agricultural zoning while simultaneously requesting a Special Use Permit for a Country Inn development. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of both the rezoning and the special use permit.
CV26-003 — Senior Housing
Greater Turner Chapel AME Church is requesting to rezone 5.16 acres at 4685 Cascade Road from single-family residential (R-3) to senior housing (SH) with a concurrent variance to reduce the buffer requirement from 40 feet to 20 feet. The case has been deferred by both Staff and the Planning Commission, so this may signal potential complications or the need for additional information before approval.
Z25-020 — 293 single family detached homes
Applicant seeks to modify an existing CUP zoning case (Z25-020) previously approved for 293 single-family homes by reducing minimum lot size from 9,000 to 6,600 square feet and removing lots from stream and perimeter buffer areas. This modification increases development density by allowing smaller lots and affects the site plan's buffer requirements, which may impact stormwater management and environmental protections on the 130.19-acre property.
Z26-002 — 35 single-family homes
This 15-acre rezoning request at 4700 Welcome All Road seeks to convert agricultural land to a Community Unit Plan district for 35 single-family homes. Despite Planning Commission recommending conditional approval, City staff has recommended denial, indicating potential conflicts with comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance requirements.
Z22-007 — 18-lot single-family residential subdivision
The applicant seeks to modify a previously-approved rezoning to R-3 zoning by removing conditions that limited the original development to 12 homes and instead allowing an 18-lot residential subdivision on 13.82 acres. The proposal adds an adjacent 2-acre parcel and increases density; public participation revealed community concerns about traffic impacts and the increase from the originally-approved 12-home limit, though some attendees supported the modifications. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval with conditions including 25-foot buffers, deceleration lane, and minimum home specifications.
Z26-007 — 18 single-family units
Dorothy Crowley is requesting a rezoning with conditions for approximately 13.82 acres at Wallace Road to develop 18 single-family units. Although staff recommends approval with conditions, the Planning Commission has deferred the case to an April 28, 2026 hearing, suggesting potential community or technical concerns that may affect project feasibility.
U26-004 — nail salon (change of ownership)
An existing nail salon at 3220 Butner Road in the Mixed Use District is undergoing a change of ownership, requiring a Special Use permit. Both staff and Planning Commission recommend approval with conditions, suggesting this is a routine administrative matter for an established use in an appropriate zoning district.
CDP26-002 — Single-family residential community with 41 detached homes
This rezoning application seeks to convert 13.83 acres of agricultural land on Jonesboro Road to a Community Unit Plan for 41 detached single-family homes. Both city staff and the Planning Commission have recommended denial of the rezoning, which may indicate significant policy or land use compatibility concerns that could affect feasibility.
Z24-026 — Industrial development (DRI MAPCO Industrial Site)
This case involves approval of a site plan and development conditions for a multi-parcel industrial project in South Fulton, with requirements for LEED certification, $400,000 in park contributions, and compliance with Georgia Regional Transportation Authority conditions. Developers should review the detailed site plan requirements, GRTA conditions, and community improvement district designation before proceeding with any related projects in this area.
Z26-008 — 1.54 million square feet of warehouse space for light-industrial uses
This rezoning converts approximately 191 acres from agricultural to light industrial zoning to enable development of a 1.54 million square foot warehouse and light-industrial facility. The project is located in District 7 of South Fulton and will require compliance with attached conditions of approval. This is a significant industrial development that may impact traffic, land use patterns, and logistics operations in the area.
18-4001 — Outdoor Kennel
The applicant seeks a Special Use Permit for an Outdoor Kennel on a 7600 Hall Rd property currently zoned AG-1 within the Rural Neighborhood Character Area. Staff recommends approval with conditions including non-transferability of the permit and compliance with animal-related ordinances. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with adjacent uses, and is expected to have minimal impact on the neighborhood and surrounding properties.
26-001 — Gas station and convenience store within a mixed-use retail development
Karim Lalani is seeking to rezone 4740 & 4996 Derrick Road from agricultural to general commercial to develop a gas station and convenience store as part of a mixed-use retail development, along with concurrent variances to reduce setbacks and buffers. The applicant withdrew this case, so it will not proceed to a vote.
U26-002 — outdoor animal kennel
Atlanta Film Animals is requesting a Special Use Permit to operate an outdoor animal kennel on two parcels at 7600 & 0 Hall Road in an AG 1 agricultural district with Cedar Grove Overlay zoning. Staff and Planning Commission have both recommended conditional approval, suggesting this use may be compatible with the district subject to specific conditions. Developers should monitor whether conditions may affect nearby property uses or future development plans in this agricultural area.
U26-001 — Telecommunication Support Structure
TowerCo is seeking a Special Use Permit to construct a telecommunication support structure on an agricultural property in South Fulton. Both staff and Planning Commission recommend conditional approval, indicating the project is likely feasible but subject to specific conditions. This case involves infrastructure development in an agricultural zoning district with overlay protections.
CDP26-001 — Gas station and convenience store within a mixed-use retail development
Applicant seeks rezoning from agricultural to commercial zoning to develop a gas station and convenience store as part of a mixed-use retail project on two parcels along Derrick Road. Multiple variances are requested to reduce setbacks and buffers from current zoning requirements. The case has been withdrawn as of the agenda date.
TA26-001 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
This ordinance repeals distance separation requirements and removes a 1,000-foot residential buffer restriction for gasoline stations, allowing them by right in C-2, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts and via special use permit within 7920 feet of another gas station or 1000 feet of residential uses. Developers proposing gas stations in South Fulton will face fewer locational constraints and faster approval pathways. The Planning Commission recommended denial (5-1), signaling potential community opposition to relaxing these restrictions.
M26-001 — pd_amendment
This case seeks to modify zoning condition #3a of the original 2005Z-0010 case by removing a 20-foot rear yard setback requirement at 8373 Le Jardin Blvd. The staff recommendation is denial, which would be significant for any developer considering relief from existing zoning conditions on this property.
ORD2025-026 — 8,400 square foot specialty grocery store
The applicant seeks to rezone from M-2 (Heavy Industrial District) to C-2 (General Commercial District) for an 8,400 square foot specialty grocery store, which would be supported by the Comprehensive Plan if a future land use amendment from Industrial Zone to Community Live-Work is granted. Staff recommends denial because the applicant has not met the city's public participation guidelines.
CV25-014 — 8,400 square foot specialty grocery store
Applicant seeks to rezone property from M-2 Heavy Industrial to Community Live-Work district and amend the Future Land Use Map to support development of an 8,400 sq ft specialty grocery store. The proposed mixed-use development could serve as a buffer between existing industrial and residential areas (townhomes and apartment developments). Staff analysis indicates the proposal does not conform to the current Comprehensive Plan but would comply if the Future Land Use Amendment is approved.
CDP25-013 — Consolidate two parcels into one development
RS Group Inc. is requesting to rezone two adjacent parcels at 4960 & 4980 Campbellton Road SW from R-3/AG-1 to R-4 zoning to consolidate them into a single development. A complementary future land use amendment from Suburban I to Suburban II Neighborhood is also being requested. The Planning Commission deferred this case from a January 2026 hearing to the February 10, 2026 meeting, though staff recommends approval.
CDP25-014 — specialty food store use
Southern Impression Developments is seeking to rezone 1.19 acres from M-2 Heavy Industrial to C-2 General Commercial to develop a specialty food store at 0 Pinscher Street. The Planning Commission supports the rezoning (4-2 vote) but city staff recommends denial. Developers should note the conflicting recommendations and that a future land use amendment from Industrial to Community Live-Work is also required for project approval.
CDP25-011 — Residential community with 78 attached dwellings
Rockhaven Homes is seeking to rezone 11 acres from single-family to townhouse residential with an overlay district designation to develop 78 attached dwelling units. Both staff and the Planning Commission have recommended denial of this rezoning request. This case was previously deferred from January 2026 and is now being heard by City Council on February 10, 2026.
Z25-036 — 162 cottage-style apartment units with private garages, driveways, fenced yards, clubhouse, pool, playground, dog park, and nature trails
BTR Group is requesting rezoning of 30.13 acres from agricultural use to allow 162 cottage-style apartment units at a density of 5.38 units per acre, which also requires a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Suburban Neighborhood I to II. Staff recommends denial because the proposal lacks the required 100-foot zoning buffer on southern and western perimeters adjacent to Union City, and represents a significant density departure inconsistent with the surrounding Suburban Neighborhood I character area.
CDP25-015 — 162 cottage-style residential units with private garages, driveways, fenced yards, and amenities including clubhouse, pool, playground, dog park, and nature trails
BTR Group seeks to rezone 30.13 acres from agricultural to apartment limited use to develop 162 cottage-style residential units at a density of 5.38 units per acre. The project also requires a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Suburban Neighborhood I to Suburban Neighborhood II. Staff recommends denial, citing insufficient zoning buffers on southern and western perimeters and concerns that the increased density would depart from the area's existing character.
M25-003 — Principal building setback reduction from 50 feet to 20 feet from peripheral property lines
This case involves a modification to an existing Community Unit Plan zoning condition that would reduce the principal building setback requirement from 50 feet to 20 feet for a single lot in the Cliftondale Overlay District. The modification would allow for denser development or more flexible site planning on lot #226 at 969 Brookmere Court.
U25-013 — Group Residence for 6-9 Children
This application seeks a Special Use Permit to operate a group residence for 6-9 children at 120 Cainwood Ct E in a Community Unit Plan/Old National Highway Overlay zoning district. Staff recommends conditional approval, though the Planning Commission recommended denial, which may signal neighborhood or design compatibility concerns. Developers should monitor this case as it could set precedent for institutional or residential care uses in CUP districts.
CDP25-012 — rezoning
RS Group Inc. is seeking to rezone two adjacent parcels on Campbellton Road SW from their current mixed zoning (R-3 and AG-1) to R-4, allowing consolidation into a single development. The application also includes a future land use amendment from Suburban Neighborhood 1 to Suburban Neighborhood 2, though the Planning Commission has recommended deferral despite staff approval.
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