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).

The Department of City Planning, Office of Zoning and Development (OZD), is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the zoning ordinance.

Applications accepted by the Office of Zoning and Development involve issues such as:

  • Rezoning

  • Variances

  • Special Exceptions

  • Special Use Permits

  • Special Administrative Permits

  • Urban Design

  • Subdivision

* Above list is not all inclusive.

The Office of Zoning and Development is located at –

City Hall

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 

   • Applications for Appeals are accepted Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM

NOTE: Based on the type of application, a filing deadline may apply. Filing deadlines impact when an application will be scheduled for a public hearing. On the last day of filing, an applicant MUST be signed in BEFORE 3:00 PM in order to have the application accepted. Schedules containing application filing deadlines and hearing dates are available on the OZD Forms and Applications web page (link below).

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.

Office of Zoning and Development

OZD Forms and Applications

Digital Permit Submissions

Accela Citizen Access (ACA)