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Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning and Sustainability
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Commission District(s): All Districts
Application of the Director of the Department of Planning & Sustainability to amend Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, as revised 1988, to ensure alignment with Georgia statutes, remove outdated provisions, remove redundant language, update section titles, and to revise applicable procedures.
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Information Contact: Brandon White, Dep. Director (Development Services)
Phone Number: (404) 371-2155
PURPOSE:
While the initial text amendment proposal included a comprehensive update to Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages), this substitute is scaled down to address a singular pressing update. This amendment adds the MR-2 Zoning District to the list of mixed-use zoning districts to which an exemption for restaurants already exists for the following zoning classifications: MU-1, MU-5, MU-4 provided they meet the existing land use definition of a restaurant in the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 27. The previous zoning designations were replaced in 2015, however, updates were not made to Chapter 4. The proposed change adds greater land use flexibility for establishments that sell and permit on-site alcohol consumption within mixed-use developments. Staff supports this amendment.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Department of Planning and Sustainability is requesting approval to amend Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances, originally revised in 1988. The proposed amendments are necessary to align the ordinance with current Georgia statutes, eliminate outdated or redundant language, update section titles, and revise applicable procedures. As part of the County's Municode system, which is fully accessible to the public, Chapter 4 serves as a key reference for residents, business owners and stakeholders. Ensuring this information...
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