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Comprehensive Plan Character Area Map Amendment

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You can use Plan Sandy Springs to answer common Planning & Zoning questions. Select "Zoning Check" and search for an address to find relevant information such as the Zoning District, Land Use Code, Character Area, and Developmental Standards.

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A Comprehensive Plan Character Area Map Amendment is a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan. It is required prior to a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) where the proposed zoning is not allowed in the applicable Character Area. 

(Sec. 1.2.1, Article 11 of the Development Code)

Table of Zoning Districts and Character Areas from Sec.1.2.1

Resources 
Character Area Map Amendment Application 2024
Planning Commission Schedule 2024

For additional information, please contact the Planning & Zoning Division at pz@sandyspringsga.gov or 770-730-5600.

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