DEVELOPMENT CODE 6 MONTH UPDATE - YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHARE THIS INFO AND ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETING
The Development Code has been in effect since September 15th, 2017. In practice City Staff has found elements and prescribed requirements that need refining to better and more efficiently apply the code. As part of the requirement to present any changes to the Code the public was informed in 2 February meetings and Planning Commission heard the changes on February 27th. They voted to defer the decision to adopt the changes until their next meeting in March.

City Staff presented the proposed changes and discussed what these changes mean within the context of how the Code is applied. You may find all of the related documentation HERE with the summary document of the changes found HERE.. You are highly encouraged to review this information to form your own opinion about how it may affect your property and that of others in your neighborhood.

The position of HOA Leaders we have heard from on the following changes are:
1) Addition of Boutique Retail in ON- Zoning District (OPPOSED)
2) Allowed Grading in Side Setbacks (ALLOW A % ONLY)
3) Allowed Grading in Rear Setbacks (OPPOSED)
4) Retaining Walls in Side and Rear Setbacks (OPPOSED)
5) Accessory Structures in Rear Setbacks (OPPOSED)
6) Transition Buffer Modifications (ALLOW ONLY INVASIVES REMOVED)
7) Chain Linked Fences (ALLOW IN REAR ONLY)
8) Civic Use Property Setbacks (GENERALLY OPPOSED BUT ALLOW TO MODIFY TO 50 FEET FROM 100 FEET)

The proposed changes will be considered again by Planning Commission at their March meeting. You are encouraged to review the proposed changes and attend this important meeting. It is critical that your voice be heard at the upcoming Planning Commission on March 27, and at the Mayor and City Council meeting on April 17. You may submit comments to City Planning Staff by emailing:  pz@sandyspringsga.gov

Planning Commission Meeting
When: Tuesday  March 27th at 6:00 PM 
Where: City Hall - 7840 Roswell Rd, Bldg 500, Sandy Springs 30350

City of Sandy Springs Public Calendar and Interactive Map
Your Mayor and City Council and appointed Boards make important decisions about more than just zoning and land use. Refer to the Interactive City Map and Public Meetings calendar to stay informed and to understand how these decisions affect your City and way of life. See the links below for each of these important reference tools. Please disseminate this information to your HOA mailing lists.

The Public Calendar found at THIS LINK provides the agendas for the regularly scheduled meetings held each month. Find the agendas below the calendar that are generally published several days prior to the meeting*.

The meeting schedule is:

Mayor and City Council - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Board of Appeals - 2nd Tuesday of each month
Planning Commission - 4th Tuesday of each month

Other Boards and Authorities meet on a quarterly or as needed basis: Board of Ethics, Public Facilities Authority and Development Authority.
 
In addition, on the Calendar you will also find the developer meetings scheduled for the community's opportunity to attend and provide input. These meetings are required per the City's policies. 

The location of any application for Appeal, Variance, Zoning or Use Permit can be found on the City's Interactive Map of Petitions Under Consideration at this LINK. 

Check the Interactive Map and the Public Meetings Calendar often to stay up to date on those things that affect you and your neighborhood.

Want to know about Zoning, Variance and Use Permit Cases as well as other pertinent City information? Subscribe to the City's ENewsletter HERE.

*The City of Sandy Springs publishes all materials for public meetings in accordance with State law.
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Sandy Springs Council of Neighborhoods seeks to enhance the quality of life in Sandy Springs by bringing together homeowner and condominium associations to share knowledge, identify common issues, achieve common goals, unify the community and encourage healthy, responsible development.
 
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