Zoning Review Board (ZRB)

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Office of Zoning & Development

Zoning Review Board (ZRB)

The Zoning Review Board consists of nine members, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, who meet twice a month to consider rezonings and special use permits.

Zoning Review Board meeting in progress

Overview

The Zoning Review Board considers property rezonings and special use permits. In its review, the Board takes into account recommendations from the relevant Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) and from the Office of Zoning and Development staff. The ZRB then makes recommendations on rezonings to the Zoning Committee of the Atlanta City Council.

Contact Information

Office of Zoning and Development
55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 3350
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Tel: 404.330.6145
Fax: 404.658.7491

Keyetta M. Holmes, AICP
Director
kmholmes@atlantaga.gov

ZRB Staff
Keyetta M. Holmes, AICP
Zoning Administrator & Secretary to the Board
kmholmes@atlantaga.gov

Valerie Lineberger
Administrative Assistant, Sr.
vlineberger@atlantaga.gov

Public Hearing Schedule

2026 ZRB Public Hearing Schedule (PDF)

Zoning Review Board public hearings are held in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of Atlanta City Hall, located at 55 Trinity Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. on the dates listed in the schedule. Prior to each hearing, ZRB members are briefed on items listed on the published agenda. Briefing begins at 5:00 p.m. Members of the public may attend the briefing but may not participate or present during that time.

Citizens may email documents for inclusion in the official record by submitting materials to zrb-hearings@atlantaga.gov by 2:00 p.m. the day before the public hearing.

Location City Council Chambers, 55 Trinity Ave
Times Briefing: 5:00 p.m. · Hearing: 6:00 p.m.
Note: The 2026 Comprehensive Development Plan public hearing schedule (PDF)applies to rezoning applications that require a future land use amendment. More information is available on the City's Comprehensive Development Plan page and in the Zoning/Future Land Use Compatibility Table (PDF).

Board Members

  • Lauren Welsh
  • Vacant
  • Walter Slaton, Jr.
  • Sheri McGaughy
  • Kenny Hill
  • James Cheek
  • Carla I. Pennyman
  • Vacant
  • Kimberly J. Alexander

Rules of Procedure & Dockets

Zoning Review Board Rules of Procedure Amended and Adopted February 13, 2025 (PDF)
Archives Request Form For archived cases, please complete an archives request form (PDF).

To review the docket for an active case, please contact Valerie Lineberger to schedule an appointment.

Public Hearing Agendas, Staff Reports & Videos

Staff reports are posted on the day of the public hearing. After each hearing, the agenda is updated to show the action taken by the Board.

Videos of Zoning Review Board meetings may be viewed on the Atlanta City Council’s Meeting Videos page.

Date Agenda Staff Reports
 February 12, 2026  Agenda  Staff Reports
 February 5, 2026  Agenda  Staff Reports
 January 15, 2026  Agenda  Staff Reports
December 11, 2025 Agenda Staff Reports
December 4, 2025 Agenda Staff Reports
November 13, 2025 Agenda Staff Reports
November 6, 2025 Agenda Staff Reports
October 9, 2025 Agenda Staff Reports
October 2, 2025 Agenda Staff Reports
September 4, 2025 Agenda Staff Reports
August 14, 2025 Agenda Staff Reports
August 7, 2025 Agenda Staff Reports
July 10, 2025 Agenda Staff Reports

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