Zoning Districts in Atlanta
Browse the zoning districts in Atlanta, GA. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Atlanta divides its land into 24 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
R-1
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R-2
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R-2A
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R-3
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R-3A
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R-4
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R-4A
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R-4B
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R-5
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RG-1
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RG-2
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RG-3
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C-1
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C-2
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C-3
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C-4
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C-5
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MRC-1
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MRC-2
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MRC-3
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MRC-4
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I-1
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I-2
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I-MIX
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About Atlanta Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Atlanta.
Source: Atlanta Code of Ordinances Part 16 — Land Development Code; ADU provisions. Last verified April 5, 2026. View source