- CORRIDORS & NODES
The Corridors & Nodes Districts are intended to allow enhancement of the City's major corridors and those mixed use nodes other than Perimeter Center. The corresponding Character Area Map categories for each zoning district are provided in Sec. 1.2.1.
The Office Neighborhood District is intended for office and related commercial uses. The district also allows for civic, open space and park uses, legacy office to residential multi-unit conversions, and age-restricted multi-unit. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts include:
A.
ON-3: Office Neighborhood 3 stories maximum height.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Office Mixed Use Districts are intended for office, hotel and related commercial uses, as well as single unit attached residences, legacy office to residential multi-unit conversions, and age-restricted multi-unit. The districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, transition areas are required. The districts include:
A.
OX-3: Office Mixed Use 3 stories maximum height.
B.
OX-4: Office Mixed Use 4 stories maximum height.
C.
OX-5: Office Mixed Use 5 stories maximum height.
D.
OX-6: Office Mixed Use 6 stories maximum height.
E.
OX-8: Office Mixed Use 8 stories maximum height.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Commercial Mixed Use Districts are intended to provide for a variety of retail, service and commercial uses, as well as multi-unit residences. The districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts include:
A.
CX-3: Commercial Mixed Use 3 stories maximum height.
B.
CX-3/6: Commercial Mixed Use 3 stories maximum base height, up to 6 stories with bonus.
C.
CX-6: Commercial Mixed Use 6 stories maximum height.
D.
CX-6/8: Commercial Mixed Use 6 stories maximum base height, up to 8 stories with bonus.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Shopfront Mixed Use Districts are intended to provide for a variety of retail, service and commercial uses, as well as upper-story multi-unit residences. In the Shopfront Districts, a high degree of interaction between shoppers and other pedestrians and shopfront uses is desirable. The districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts include:
A.
SX-3: Shopfront Mixed Use 3 stories maximum height.
B.
SX-3/6: Shopfront Mixed Use 3 stories maximum base height, up to 6 stories with bonus.
C.
SX-4: Shopfront Mixed Use 4 stories maximum height.
D.
SX-6: Shopfront Mixed Use 6 stories maximum height.
E.
SX-6/10: Shopfront Mixed Use 6 stories maximum base height, up to 10 stories with bonus.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Transit Mixed Use District is intended to provide for a variety of mixed uses, as well as upper-story multi-unit residences in areas served by MARTA or other significant public transit. In the Transit Mixed Use District, a high degree pedestrian connection and a focus on transit access is desirable. The district also allows for civic, open space and park uses. Where this district abuts Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required.
A.
TX-4: Transit Mixed Use 4 stories maximum height.
B.
TX-6: Transit Mixed Use 6 stories maximum height.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The City Springs Districts are intended to implement the Sandy Springs City Center Master Plan, which is formed around a nucleus of civic facilities. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts include:
A.
CS-3: City Springs 3 stories maximum height.
B.
CS-4: City Springs 4 stories maximum height.
C.
CS-5: City Springs 5 stories maximum height.
D.
CS-6: City Springs 6 stories maximum height.
E.
CS-6/8: City Springs 6 stories maximum base height, up to 8 stories with bonus.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Industrial Mixed Use Districts are intended to provide for light industrial uses, limited commercial uses and multi-unit residences. The districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts include:
A.
IX-3: Industrial Mixed Use 3 stories maximum height.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Commercial Corridor Districts are intended to provide for a variety of retail, service and commercial uses, including auto-oriented uses, as well as multi-unit residences. The districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts zones include:
A.
CC-3: Commercial Corridor 3 stories maximum height.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The North End Mixed Use Districts are intended for residential living in multi-unit residences, balanced with a minimum of 25% of all units provided as single unit residential. In buildings where multi-unit residences are provided, neighborhood serving uses are allowed as an option on the ground floor. The NEX- Districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where NEX- Districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. These districts have been crafted for sites of at least 8 acres in area that are located along Roswell Road north of Dalrymple, and are not intended to be applied in other portions of the City. The NEX- Districts include:
A.
NEX-5/6: North End Mixed Use 5 stories max height without bonus;
6 stories max height with all residential, using affordable bonus; OR
6 stories max height with retail ground floor, using retail bonus.
B.
NEX-5/10/12: North End Mixed Use 5 stories max height plus special allowance for 10 stories max height in rear of
site without bonus;
12 stories max height with all residential, in rear of site using affordability bonus;
OR
12 stories max height with retail ground floor, in rear of site using retail bonus.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
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A.
Primary Internal Street
1.
A continuous primary internal street must be established in any NEX- District. The street must connect to Roswell Road.
a.
C-Street Where the development site faces only Roswell Road, the primary internal street must connect with Roswell Road at a minimum of 2 points, providing a loop road servicing the entire development. Additional, or side streets may be necessary depending on whether they meet the block face lengths found in Sec. 10.3.1.
b.
L/T-Street Where the development site faces multiple streets including Roswell Road, the primary internal street must connect through the site from Roswell Road to the intersecting street or streets. At least 1 street connection to Roswell Road must be considered as a part of the primary internal street. Additional, or side streets may be necessary depending on whether they meet the block face lengths found in Sec. 10.3.1.
2.
The ground floor of a multi-unit building facing a primary or internal primary street must be constructed to be commercial-ready (See Sec. 6.6.2 E).
B.
Phasing of Residential Construction Where construction occurs in phases, each phase that includes multi-unit residential development must meet the following standards.
1.
Each phase must maintain or exceed the required percentage of single unit residential required for the amount of multi-unit residential proposed.
2.
Certificates of occupancy for any multi-unit residential may only be issued after the issuance of certificates of occupancy of the required percentage of single unit residential associated with the multi-unit residential.
3.
No additional height associated with an affordable housing bonus is allowed prior to the construction of the necessary affordable housing units required to receive the bonus.
C.
Structured Parking
1.
Structured parking must not be visible from any streets of the development.
2.
No multi-unit building over 3 stories in height may be served by surface parking only. The Director may allow a split between surface and structured parking after consideration of the impact on stormwater management and availability of project open space.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
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A.
Primary Internal Street
1.
A continuous primary internal street must be established in any NEX- District. The street must connect to Roswell Road.
a.
C-Street Where the development site faces only Roswell Road, the primary internal street must connect with Roswell Road at a minimum of 2 points, providing a loop road servicing the entire development. Additional, or side streets may be necessary depending on whether they meet the block face lengths found in Sec. 10.3.1.
b.
L/T-Street Where the development site faces multiple streets including Roswell Road, the primary internal street must connect through the site from Roswell Road to the intersecting street or streets. At least 1 street connection to Roswell Road must be considered as a part of the primary internal street. Additional, or side streets may be necessary depending on whether they meet the block face lengths found in Sec. 10.3.1.
2.
The ground floor of a multi-unit building facing a primary or internal primary street must be constructed to be commercial-ready (See Sec. 6.6.2 E).
B.
Phasing of Residential Construction Where construction occurs in phases, each phase that includes multi-unit residential development must meet the following standards.
1.
Each phase must maintain or exceed the required percentage of single unit residential required for the amount of multi-unit residential proposed.
2.
Certificates of occupancy for any multi-unit residential may only be issued after the issuance of certificates of occupancy of the required percentage of single unit residential associated with the multi-unit residential.
3.
No additional height associated with an affordable housing bonus is allowed prior to the construction of the necessary affordable housing units required to receive the bonus.
C.
Structured Parking
1.
Structured parking must not be visible from any streets of the development.
2.
No multi-unit building over 3 stories in height may be served by surface parking only. The Director may allow a split between surface and structured parking after consideration of the impact on stormwater management and availability of project open space.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
- CORRIDORS & NODES
The Corridors & Nodes Districts are intended to allow enhancement of the City's major corridors and those mixed use nodes other than Perimeter Center. The corresponding Character Area Map categories for each zoning district are provided in Sec. 1.2.1.
The Office Neighborhood District is intended for office and related commercial uses. The district also allows for civic, open space and park uses, legacy office to residential multi-unit conversions, and age-restricted multi-unit. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts include:
A.
ON-3: Office Neighborhood 3 stories maximum height.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Office Mixed Use Districts are intended for office, hotel and related commercial uses, as well as single unit attached residences, legacy office to residential multi-unit conversions, and age-restricted multi-unit. The districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, transition areas are required. The districts include:
A.
OX-3: Office Mixed Use 3 stories maximum height.
B.
OX-4: Office Mixed Use 4 stories maximum height.
C.
OX-5: Office Mixed Use 5 stories maximum height.
D.
OX-6: Office Mixed Use 6 stories maximum height.
E.
OX-8: Office Mixed Use 8 stories maximum height.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Commercial Mixed Use Districts are intended to provide for a variety of retail, service and commercial uses, as well as multi-unit residences. The districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts include:
A.
CX-3: Commercial Mixed Use 3 stories maximum height.
B.
CX-3/6: Commercial Mixed Use 3 stories maximum base height, up to 6 stories with bonus.
C.
CX-6: Commercial Mixed Use 6 stories maximum height.
D.
CX-6/8: Commercial Mixed Use 6 stories maximum base height, up to 8 stories with bonus.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Shopfront Mixed Use Districts are intended to provide for a variety of retail, service and commercial uses, as well as upper-story multi-unit residences. In the Shopfront Districts, a high degree of interaction between shoppers and other pedestrians and shopfront uses is desirable. The districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts include:
A.
SX-3: Shopfront Mixed Use 3 stories maximum height.
B.
SX-3/6: Shopfront Mixed Use 3 stories maximum base height, up to 6 stories with bonus.
C.
SX-4: Shopfront Mixed Use 4 stories maximum height.
D.
SX-6: Shopfront Mixed Use 6 stories maximum height.
E.
SX-6/10: Shopfront Mixed Use 6 stories maximum base height, up to 10 stories with bonus.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Transit Mixed Use District is intended to provide for a variety of mixed uses, as well as upper-story multi-unit residences in areas served by MARTA or other significant public transit. In the Transit Mixed Use District, a high degree pedestrian connection and a focus on transit access is desirable. The district also allows for civic, open space and park uses. Where this district abuts Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required.
A.
TX-4: Transit Mixed Use 4 stories maximum height.
B.
TX-6: Transit Mixed Use 6 stories maximum height.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The City Springs Districts are intended to implement the Sandy Springs City Center Master Plan, which is formed around a nucleus of civic facilities. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts include:
A.
CS-3: City Springs 3 stories maximum height.
B.
CS-4: City Springs 4 stories maximum height.
C.
CS-5: City Springs 5 stories maximum height.
D.
CS-6: City Springs 6 stories maximum height.
E.
CS-6/8: City Springs 6 stories maximum base height, up to 8 stories with bonus.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Industrial Mixed Use Districts are intended to provide for light industrial uses, limited commercial uses and multi-unit residences. The districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts include:
A.
IX-3: Industrial Mixed Use 3 stories maximum height.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The Commercial Corridor Districts are intended to provide for a variety of retail, service and commercial uses, including auto-oriented uses, as well as multi-unit residences. The districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where these districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. The districts zones include:
A.
CC-3: Commercial Corridor 3 stories maximum height.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
The North End Mixed Use Districts are intended for residential living in multi-unit residences, balanced with a minimum of 25% of all units provided as single unit residential. In buildings where multi-unit residences are provided, neighborhood serving uses are allowed as an option on the ground floor. The NEX- Districts also allow for civic, open space and park uses. Where NEX- Districts abut Protected Neighborhood Districts, a transition area is required. These districts have been crafted for sites of at least 8 acres in area that are located along Roswell Road north of Dalrymple, and are not intended to be applied in other portions of the City. The NEX- Districts include:
A.
NEX-5/6: North End Mixed Use 5 stories max height without bonus;
6 stories max height with all residential, using affordable bonus; OR
6 stories max height with retail ground floor, using retail bonus.
B.
NEX-5/10/12: North End Mixed Use 5 stories max height plus special allowance for 10 stories max height in rear of
site without bonus;
12 stories max height with all residential, in rear of site using affordability bonus;
OR
12 stories max height with retail ground floor, in rear of site using retail bonus.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)
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A.
Primary Internal Street
1.
A continuous primary internal street must be established in any NEX- District. The street must connect to Roswell Road.
a.
C-Street Where the development site faces only Roswell Road, the primary internal street must connect with Roswell Road at a minimum of 2 points, providing a loop road servicing the entire development. Additional, or side streets may be necessary depending on whether they meet the block face lengths found in Sec. 10.3.1.
b.
L/T-Street Where the development site faces multiple streets including Roswell Road, the primary internal street must connect through the site from Roswell Road to the intersecting street or streets. At least 1 street connection to Roswell Road must be considered as a part of the primary internal street. Additional, or side streets may be necessary depending on whether they meet the block face lengths found in Sec. 10.3.1.
2.
The ground floor of a multi-unit building facing a primary or internal primary street must be constructed to be commercial-ready (See Sec. 6.6.2 E).
B.
Phasing of Residential Construction Where construction occurs in phases, each phase that includes multi-unit residential development must meet the following standards.
1.
Each phase must maintain or exceed the required percentage of single unit residential required for the amount of multi-unit residential proposed.
2.
Certificates of occupancy for any multi-unit residential may only be issued after the issuance of certificates of occupancy of the required percentage of single unit residential associated with the multi-unit residential.
3.
No additional height associated with an affordable housing bonus is allowed prior to the construction of the necessary affordable housing units required to receive the bonus.
C.
Structured Parking
1.
Structured parking must not be visible from any streets of the development.
2.
No multi-unit building over 3 stories in height may be served by surface parking only. The Director may allow a split between surface and structured parking after consideration of the impact on stormwater management and availability of project open space.
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A.
Primary Internal Street
1.
A continuous primary internal street must be established in any NEX- District. The street must connect to Roswell Road.
a.
C-Street Where the development site faces only Roswell Road, the primary internal street must connect with Roswell Road at a minimum of 2 points, providing a loop road servicing the entire development. Additional, or side streets may be necessary depending on whether they meet the block face lengths found in Sec. 10.3.1.
b.
L/T-Street Where the development site faces multiple streets including Roswell Road, the primary internal street must connect through the site from Roswell Road to the intersecting street or streets. At least 1 street connection to Roswell Road must be considered as a part of the primary internal street. Additional, or side streets may be necessary depending on whether they meet the block face lengths found in Sec. 10.3.1.
2.
The ground floor of a multi-unit building facing a primary or internal primary street must be constructed to be commercial-ready (See Sec. 6.6.2 E).
B.
Phasing of Residential Construction Where construction occurs in phases, each phase that includes multi-unit residential development must meet the following standards.
1.
Each phase must maintain or exceed the required percentage of single unit residential required for the amount of multi-unit residential proposed.
2.
Certificates of occupancy for any multi-unit residential may only be issued after the issuance of certificates of occupancy of the required percentage of single unit residential associated with the multi-unit residential.
3.
No additional height associated with an affordable housing bonus is allowed prior to the construction of the necessary affordable housing units required to receive the bonus.
C.
Structured Parking
1.
Structured parking must not be visible from any streets of the development.
2.
No multi-unit building over 3 stories in height may be served by surface parking only. The Director may allow a split between surface and structured parking after consideration of the impact on stormwater management and availability of project open space.
(Ord. No. 2023-12-21, § I(Att. A), 12-5-2023)