The Department of City Planning (DCP) offers a range of online and virtual solutions for all your application and permitting needs. As of early 2020, all OZD services shifted to digital platforms. For step-by-step instructions on this new process, please review the Digital Permit Submissions guidelines (link below).

A farmers market is defined as a market where vending activity is conducted outdoors in an open-air environment that is accessible to the general public, and at least 75% of products sold are farm-food related with at least 75% of vendors being farmers or their direct representatives. The full definition is found in the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, Sec. 16-29.001(32). 

Approval of a Special Administrative Permit (SAP) is required to operate a farmers’ market. The application is available for download via the Office of Zoning and Development (OZD), Applications and Forms webpage (link below). 

SAP applications must be submitted in person to the Department of City Planning, Office of Zoning and Development, located at –

55 Trinity Ave. SW

Suite 3350

Atlanta, GA 30303

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM

   • Information Desk Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM - 2:00 PM

   • Application Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM 

For status updates on submitted permits, visit the Accela Citizen website (link below).

For additional assistance, contact the Office of Zoning and Development via email at DCPOZD@atlantaga.gov or by phone at 404-330-6145.

Definition of Farmers Market

Digital Permit Submissions

Accela Citizen Access (ACA)

Office of Zoning and Development