Legislation Details

File #: 2026-0885    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Public Hearing
File created: 5/7/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 8/11/2026 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Districts Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners to Hold a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 15, Article XII of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia.
Attachments: 1. 2026-0855 Adult Licensing Amendments FINAL_07.24.2026
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Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Planning and Sustainability                                     

 

SUBJECT:

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Commission District(s): All Districts

Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability for the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners to Hold a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 15, Article XII of the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia.

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Information Contact: Rachel Bragg, Deputy Director, Planning & Sustainability

Phone Number: 404-371-2155

 

PURPOSE:

To repeal and replace the licensing and operational regulations in Chapter 15 on Licenses, Permits, and Miscellaneous Business Regulations of DeKalb County, Article XII on Adult Entertainment Establishments, by adopting a replacement article, Adult Establishments, for the purpose of updating definitions and regulations.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The update to the County’s code on Adult Establishments is needed to reflect current case law, including decisions from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, updating definitions, license application/issuance/renewal procedures, conduct standards, distance requirements from residential and other sensitive uses.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact of the proposed amendment is neutral.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

APPROVAL