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Annexation of Properties on Flat Shoals Road, SE – From DeKalb County to the City of Atlanta

  • When: August 28, 2024
  • Address: Flat Shoals Road, SE, DeKalb County, Georgia
  • City: Atlanta
  • State: Georgia
  • Category: Land Use Planning

This ordinance approves the annexation of properties having frontage on Flat Shoals Road, SE, from unincorporated DeKalb County into the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta. The annexation is initiated through the 60% petition method, meaning 60% of property owners and registered voters from the area have agreed to the annexation. The annexed properties will be incorporated into Atlanta’s zoning framework with a mix of residential and commercial designations consistent with existing zoning in DeKalb County.

Why it Matters

This annexation expands the boundaries of the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Independent School System, bringing new residential and commercial areas into the city's jurisdiction. It supports future growth and alignment with Atlanta's development plans while offering residents access to city services.

Source

Applicant - Petitioners Representing 60% of Property Owners


Ownership - Various Property Owners


City Representative - Liliana Bakhtiari


Allowed Uses: MR1 (Multi Family Residential), R-4 (Single Family Residential), and C1 (Community Business District Regulations) per City of Atlanta Zoning Code

Previous Zoning: DeKalb County Zoning: Multi Family Residential, Single Family Residential, and Community Business