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Ashford Green Rezoning Approved

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 5, 2026

Ashford Green Rezoning Approved

The Planning Commission unanimously approved, 5-0, the rezoning request for 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road, with conditions. It deferred two zoning ordinances for 30 days to September 2 and deferred the Woodrow Way rezoning request for 60 days to October 7.

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Briefing

Aug 5, 2026

Planning Commission Reviews Zoning Proposals

The Planning Commission discussed two proposed zoning amendments and two rezoning requests, but took no recorded action or vote.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Zoning Notice Rules Approved; Housing Changes Deferred

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a zoning amendment changing land-use petition advertising requirements to at least 15 days and no more than 45 days before a City Council meeting. Commissioners also unanimously deferred workforce-housing and nonconforming-housing proposals to August 5, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Commission Approves 280-Unit Summit Project

The Planning Commission unanimously approved land-use changes and special permits for a 280-unit multifamily project at 5005 and 8008 Summit Boulevard, including 28 workforce-housing units, 5,000 square feet of restaurant space, and an eight-story height increase subject to staff conditions. The project will not include vehicle access from Summit Boulevard and is expected by the applicant to reduce peak-hour traffic compared with the existing office zoning. The Commission also unanimously deferred proposed household-living and workforce-housing regulation changes to June 3, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Commission Reviews Perimeter Summit Housing Proposal

The Planning Commission discussed a proposal for multi-family housing and commercial development at 5005 and 8008 Summit Boulevard. Staff reported that a revised traffic study complies with transportation requirements, but the Commission took no final action.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Apartment Proposal Deferred for Further Review

The Planning Commission voted 4-3 to defer a proposal for 280 multifamily units and 5,000 square feet of retail or restaurant space at 5005 and 8008 Summit Boulevard until April 1, 2026. Commissioners and residents raised concerns about development intensity, schools, traffic, and crime.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Commission Discusses Housing and Building Heights

The Planning Commission discussed a conditional rezoning and special land-use requests for 5005 and 8008 Summit Boulevard, including increasing building heights from five stories to eight stories and from 70 feet to 85 feet. Staff recommended approval with conditions, but the minutes do not record a vote or final decision.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Workforce Housing Zoning Changes Deferred

The Planning Commission unanimously deferred proposed workforce-housing zoning changes for 60 days, moving consideration to April 1, 2026. The proposal would require more than 10% of housing units in certain developments to be workforce housing, with income eligibility under discussion at 60% and 80% of area median income.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Commission Approves Buford Highway Zoning Amendment

The Planning Commission unanimously approved Text Amendment TA25-07 by a 6-0 vote, allowing more flexibility for auto sales in parts of the Buford Highway area. Staff said the change supports redevelopment and economic investment near Interstate 85 and North Druid Hills Road.

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Briefing

Sep 3, 2025

Plan revisions and short-term rental rules advanced

The Planning Commission recommended 5-1 that Brookhaven revise its 2044 Comprehensive Plan, including keeping duplexes and triplexes from being allowed by right inside character areas. It also unanimously recommended updated short-term-rental regulations, subject to review of a $1,000 compliance fine and the legal process for obtaining reports from noncompliant booking services.

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Briefing

Sep 3, 2025

Planning Commission Reviews Land Use Changes

The Planning Commission discussed proposed revisions to Brookhaven’s 2044 Comprehensive Plan, including a map change that would remove Kendrick Road from the Osborne transition area and limit duplexes and triplexes by right in interior neighborhoods. Members also reviewed a proposed short-term-rental zoning amendment focused on hotel-motel taxes and greater accountability for third-party vendors. The minutes do not record a formal vote or final approval.

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