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DeKalb County’s 5th Commission District

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Decatur, Georgia 30030

Development Plan Concept

The Development Plan Concept:
The concept map provides an imprecise focal point of development activity that’s measure by intensity and density ,this is what determines the kind of activity center . In addition the concept map identifies existing small area plan within the activity center . The county currently have three types of Activity Centers: Neighborhood Centers, Town Centers and Regional Centers, all of which represent different levels density .

More information may be found in the DeKalb County 2035 Comprehensive Plan

 Character Area/Land USeDensity MaxHeight MaxPrimary Uses
Neighborhood CenterUp to 24 units/acres3 story maxTownhomes; Condominiums; Apartments; Retail and commercial; Office; Park & Rec; Institutional; Civic;
Town CenterUp to 60 units/acres3-5 stories maxTownhomes; Condominiums; Apartments; Retail and commercial; Office; Park & Rec; Institutional; Civic; Entertainment & Cultural; Health Care, Technology Centers
Regional CenterOver 60 units/acre, no max10 stories, no maxTownhomes; Condominiums; Apartments; Retail and commercial; Office; Park & Rec; Institutional; Civic; Entertainment & Cultural; Health Care, Technology Centers