MRC-2 Zone in Atlanta, GA
MRC-2 zoning district rules in Atlanta, GA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The MRC-2 zone in Atlanta, GA is a mixed-use district (Mixed Use General). Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Common Permitted Uses
- Ground-floor retail
- Upper-floor apartments
- Live-work units
- Offices
- Restaurants
Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Parking Requirements
Atlanta is car-dependent outside Midtown, Buckhead, and areas within 0.5 miles of MARTA rail stations. MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) rail system provides connectivity to major employment centers but covers limited geography. Transit-adjacent development in MARTA nodes increasingly allows reduced parking.
Source: Atlanta Code of Ordinances Part 16 — Land Development Code; ADU provisions. Last verified April 5, 2026. View source