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423 Sunset Avenue NW Land Use Amendment from SFR to MDR

  • When: 2024/10/07
  • Address: 423 Sunset Avenue NW, Atlanta, Georgia
  • City: Atlanta
  • State: Georgia
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Size: 16 multifamily residential units

This ordinance amends the land use element of the 2021 Atlanta Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) to redesignate the property at 423 Sunset Avenue NW from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR). The amendment facilitates the development of 16 multi-family units, 25% of which will be affordable housing. The new development aims to improve the character of the English Avenue neighborhood while aligning with Atlanta’s comprehensive land use plan. It does not negatively impact public services such as water, sewage, or drainage.

Why it Matters

This rezoning supports the development of affordable housing units, addressing the growing need for affordable options in Atlanta while revitalizing the English Avenue area. It promotes smart urban development that enhances the neighborhood and aligns with the city’s long-term land use goals.

Source

Allowed Uses: Medium Density Residential (MDR) - Zoning Code allows for multi-family units, as referenced in the City of Atlanta Zoning Code.

Density: Allowed as per MDR designation, as referenced in the City of Atlanta Zoning Code.

Previous Zoning: Single Family Residential (SFR)