Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Planning & Sustainability
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Commission District(s): 4, 5, and 7
Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability to amend Chapter 27-3.37 Division 37 of the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances. This application is for the amendment of the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District to align with the vision and goals of the community for the future development of the area
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PETITION NO: N11-2026-0713 TA-26-1248095
PROPOSED USE: Amendment of the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District.
LOCATION: Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District.
PARCEL NO. : N/A
INFO. CONTACT: Tricia Prevost, Sr. Planner
PHONE NUMBER: 404-371-2155
PURPOSE:
Application of the Director of Planning & Sustainability to amend Chapter 27-3.37 Division 37 of the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances. This application is for the amendment of the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District to align with the vision and goals of the community for the future development of the area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: (June 2026) CC-4: Approval. CC-5: Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION: (July 7, 2026) Approval with Amendments.
PLANNING STAFF: Approval_rev. 07.30.2026.
STAFF ANALYSIS: The Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District was adopted in 2011 to establish zoning standards tailored to the vision and goals of the Greater Hidden Hills community following the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay Study. The original study and Overlay District sought to address the negative economic impacts of the 2008 recession and closure of the golf course. The community desired mixed-use, walkable development along the main commercial corridors, as well as a diversity of housing types, greenspace conservation, and recreation opportunities. Since the adoption of the original Overlay District, the area has not seen the level or type of development that was originally intended. With changing ec...
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