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An ordinance to add supplemental regulations for Special Event Facilities has been proposed by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The proposal affects Chapter 27 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Code of DeKalb County Ordinances.
Please read the draft ordinance here or see below for key information.
Proposal Highlights
A Special Events Facility shall not be operated as a restaurant, lounge, bar or late-night establishment, or Nightclub.
A Special Events Facility does not have an alcohol license or does not serve food. Events must be subject to the Zoning code regulations.
A Special Events Facility shall include events that have a limited number of known guests (i.e. weddings, family reunions,catered dinners) and are not open to the general public.
An ordinance to add supplemental regulations for Special Event Facilities has been proposed by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The proposal affects Chapter 27 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Code of DeKalb County Ordinances.
Please read the draft ordinance here or see below for key information.
Proposal Highlights
A Special Events Facility shall not be operated as a restaurant, lounge, bar or late-night establishment, or Nightclub.
A Special Events Facility does not have an alcohol license or does not serve food. Events must be subject to the Zoning code regulations.
A Special Events Facility shall include events that have a limited number of known guests (i.e. weddings, family reunions,catered dinners) and are not open to the general public.
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A. A Special Event Facility should only be used for specific occasions.
Scheduled events shall not be advertised to the public.
B. Noise levels generated during such events shall comply with the DeKalb County Noise Ordinance.
C. The property owner shall ensure adequate garbage and litter are collected and picked up after each event.
D. Events serving alcohol will need a temporary alcohol license.
E. A Special Events Facility does not have an alcohol license and does not prepare food on-site.
A Special Events Facility shall not provide the food or beverages, only the facility.
Serves hired to participate in the event, such as bartenders, caterers, shall be properly licensed.
Alcohol servers shall possess registered alcohol permits, ensuring they are trained in responsible alcohol service.
F. Caterers must obtain the necessary permits from the State of Georgia as well as from their County of origin to provide food and beverage services at the event.
G. Any indoor special event activity, as defined by this ordinance, whether it is an accessory to an existing business or associated with developed property, shall close by 12:30 AM.
Any special events facility that desires to have operations beyond 12:30 AM will require a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to ensure that additional considerations for noise, safety, and community impact are addressed.