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Click hereto register for the Virtual Open House Kickoff event (via Zoom) on Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00pm!
DEKALB COUNTY ZONING & SIGN ORDINANCE UDPATE
Let's plan DeKalb's future, together!
DeKalb County is updating the Zoning Ordinance for the first time in a decade — and the Sign Ordinance for the first time in 20 years!
As change and growth are imminent in the County, it’s important to revisit our priorities and ensure our ordinances support the needs and desires of the community. This update aims to align the Zoning Ordinance more closely with the 2050 Unified Plan and existing development patterns so that it better reflects the values and priorities of DeKalb’s residents and businesses.
Check out the the Zone Dekalb FAQs to review commonly asked questions about the project. You can also download the project fact sheet.
The update process for the Zoning and Sign Ordinances will take place over the next two years, with adoption anticipated by the end of 2027. Opportunities for community input are woven into the planning process, including both in-person and online formats. Be sure to subscribe for updates through Engage DeKalb to stay in the loop about project activities and announcements.
The following timeline illustrates the target timeframe for project milestones and engagement opportunities.
PHASE 1 September 2025 - March 2026
PHASE 2 March 2026 - January 2027
PHASE 3 February - December 2027
Code Assessment & Needs Identification
Visioning & Code Drafting
Code Refinement & Adoption
<------------ Community & Stakeholder Outreach Activities Opportunities Throughout----------->
Zoning 101
Project Goals
Align with the 2050 Unified Plan
Create clear, comprehensive regulations
Modernize the existing ordinance with streamline procedures, increased illustrations and simplified language to increase public understandings.
Meet contemporary and future land development needs and desires while balancing public health, safety, and welfare.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
Calling all community members – We want to hear from YOU!
From local events to community meetings to online and virtual opportunities – there will be many opportunities to get involved. All are welcome to attend and share their thoughts with the team!
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
LOCAL EVENTS
PROJECT UPDATES
ONLINE INPUT
Virtual Open House Kickoff January 27 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Zoom Meeting - please register!
Click here to register for the meeting and receive the Zoom link and meeting reminders!
World Planning Day Saturday, November 15, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Review Event Materials
Committee of the Whole (COW) December 3, 2025 The project team presented at the COW meeting to share about the code update process, timeline, and engagement activities.
Community Survey Coming 2026 Stay tuned to share input through the project survey.
Click hereto register for the Virtual Open House Kickoff event (via Zoom) on Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00pm!
DEKALB COUNTY ZONING & SIGN ORDINANCE UDPATE
Let's plan DeKalb's future, together!
DeKalb County is updating the Zoning Ordinance for the first time in a decade — and the Sign Ordinance for the first time in 20 years!
As change and growth are imminent in the County, it’s important to revisit our priorities and ensure our ordinances support the needs and desires of the community. This update aims to align the Zoning Ordinance more closely with the 2050 Unified Plan and existing development patterns so that it better reflects the values and priorities of DeKalb’s residents and businesses.
Check out the the Zone Dekalb FAQs to review commonly asked questions about the project. You can also download the project fact sheet.
The update process for the Zoning and Sign Ordinances will take place over the next two years, with adoption anticipated by the end of 2027. Opportunities for community input are woven into the planning process, including both in-person and online formats. Be sure to subscribe for updates through Engage DeKalb to stay in the loop about project activities and announcements.
The following timeline illustrates the target timeframe for project milestones and engagement opportunities.
PHASE 1 September 2025 - March 2026
PHASE 2 March 2026 - January 2027
PHASE 3 February - December 2027
Code Assessment & Needs Identification
Visioning & Code Drafting
Code Refinement & Adoption
<------------ Community & Stakeholder Outreach Activities Opportunities Throughout----------->
Zoning 101
Project Goals
Align with the 2050 Unified Plan
Create clear, comprehensive regulations
Modernize the existing ordinance with streamline procedures, increased illustrations and simplified language to increase public understandings.
Meet contemporary and future land development needs and desires while balancing public health, safety, and welfare.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
Calling all community members – We want to hear from YOU!
From local events to community meetings to online and virtual opportunities – there will be many opportunities to get involved. All are welcome to attend and share their thoughts with the team!
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
LOCAL EVENTS
PROJECT UPDATES
ONLINE INPUT
Virtual Open House Kickoff January 27 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Zoom Meeting - please register!
Click here to register for the meeting and receive the Zoom link and meeting reminders!
World Planning Day Saturday, November 15, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Review Event Materials
Committee of the Whole (COW) December 3, 2025 The project team presented at the COW meeting to share about the code update process, timeline, and engagement activities.
