Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): 4 and 6
Application of David Metzger to rezone property from R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) zoning district to OIT (Office-Institutional-Transitional) zoning district to allow a child daycare center, for more than seven (7) children, at 3970 Norman Road.
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PETITION NO: N5-2026-1102 Z-26-1248179
PROPOSED USE: Child daycare, more than seven (7) children.
LOCATION: 3970 Norman Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
PARCEL NO. : 18 095 06 072
INFO. CONTACT: Whitney Fuller, Zoning Administrator
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of David Metzger to rezone property from R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) zoning district to OIT (Office-Institutional-Transitional) zoning district to allow a child daycare center, for more than seven (7) children.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (August 2026) Approval with a condition.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (September 1, 2026) Pending.
PLANNING STAFF: (September 2026) Full-Cycle Deferral.
STAFF ANALYSIS: Under the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances, the range of nonresidential uses permitted within residential zoning districts is limited. A more integrated approach to land use can provide opportunities for complementary services that support the economic, social, and cultural vitality of established residential communities. Locating compatible services within or near residential neighborhoods can also reduce the need for vehicle trips by allowing residents to access certain services closer to home. The proposed program would also be operated by a nonprofit organization and offered at a subsidized cost, increasing access to childcare for families who may otherwise face financial or geographic barriers to this essential service. The provision of accessible childcare and other community-serving services can contribute to the long-t...
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