South Fulton, GA

A triple-action entitlement — rezoning, FLU amendment, and buffer variance — unlocking senior housing development sets a direct precedent for SH-zoned density and reduced buffer standards on adjacent or nearby R-3 parcels in South Fulton.

Greater Turner Chapel AME Church is requesting a rezoning from R-3 (Single-Family Dwelling District) to SH (Senior Housing District), a future land use map amendment from Suburban I Neighborhood Character Area to Community Live Work Character Area, and a concurrent variance to reduce the required 40-ft undisturbed buffer to 20 ft on the west side, in South Fulton, GA (File Z26-012/CDP26-005/CV26-003).