The Atlanta City Council is considering an ordinance to amend the city's 1982 zoning code by creating a new overlay district, the 'Northeast Atlanta Quality of Life Regulation Overlay District.' Introduced by Councilmember Howard Shook, the primary purpose of this ordinance is to prohibit short-term rentals within the specified district's boundaries. The legislation defines short-term rentals as accommodations provided for lodging for a period not exceeding 30 consecutive days. The rationale provided is the proliferation of such uses impacting the quality of life and character of residential neighborhoods. The ordinance amends the official zoning map to reflect this new overlay. The item's legislative history shows it has been discussed and held in the Zoning Committee multiple times for further review, with final certification dated November 10, 2025.