Proposed Development Plan on Vernon Road
This page provides a summary of publicly available information regarding a zoning variance application (Case No. V‑25‑251) filed for a parcel on Vernon Road. The purpose is to help residents understand the request and learn how to participate in the standard City of Atlanta review process.
What Is Known So Far...
A variance application has been submitted for 2828 Vernon Road. According to the filing documents, the applicant is requesting...
Request: Reduction of front yard setback from 60 feet to 20 feet
Request: Reduction of the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 10 feet
Potential Considerations - Based on publicly available materials and general land-use principles, residents have identified several considerations that may be relevant during the City's review:
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Relationship between the proposed building envelope and the established neighborhood scale
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​The average front yard setback for Vernon Road is 85.1 feet and the median is 81.9 feet. This is important to compare to the requested front setback of 20 feet.
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A structure placed this far forward to the street and adjacent neighbors creates intrusive sightlines and an unattractive, disruptive streetscape. These impacts could materially harm nearby property values.
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Whether the approval of this variance could affect eligibility criteria for the National Register of Historic Places. If lost, residents would lose the ability to use the historic rehabilitation tax credit incentives and property tax freeze for work done on their homes
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Stormwater, stream buffer, erosion and environmental considerations
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Neighborhood tree canopy and open-space patterns
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NPU B Zoning Board unanimously recommended denying the 2828 proposed variance.
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Despite that emphatic advisory-based recommendation, the application now goes to the Board of Zoning Adjustment hearing on Thursday Feb. 12 at 12PM.
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This list is informational only and does not represent a position for or against the application
Why This Matters
This area includes a protected stream buffer and established residential land-use patterns. The City's review process allows residents to share information, ask questions, and provide input.
Disclaimer - This site does not oppose or endorse specific projects. Its purpose is soley to summarize publicly available information and highlight opportunities for community participation in the zoning review process.
Residents who wish to participate in the public review process may consider the following...
1. Written Comments to City
Residents may submit writen comments referencing “BZA Application No. V-25-251, 2828 Vernon Road” to the Board of Zoning Adjustment Secretary, Angela Blatch at ablatch@atlantaga.gov. Below is some sample language that may be used. Please issue your own comments as well.
2. Contact District 8 Council Office
Residents may share general feedback about neighborhood considerations with the District 8 Councilmember Mary Norwood at mnorwood@atlantaga.gov. The councilmember does not vote on BZA cases, but may forward constituent input to staff.
3. Petition Option
A petition is available for residents who wish to express their views. Signing is optional and voluntary.
4. Public Meetings
Reviewing bodies: NPU‑B and the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA)
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Tues, Jan 27th, 7pm for NPU Zoning Committee Meeting - Zoom
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​NPU B Zoning Board unanimously recommended denying the 2828 Vernon Road proposed variance.
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Tues, Feb 3rd, 7pm for General NPU-B Meeting - Zoom
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Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) Hearing: Feb. 12 at 12:00 p.m. – Location: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W.
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Group transportation available - info here:
Important note: SUV lengths typically range from approximately 14.5 to over 18 feet. This information is provided solely as a general reference point when visualizing a 20-foot setback distance.
