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Z-19-04 AN AMENDED ORDINANCE BY ZONING COMMITTEE TO AMEND THE 1982 ATLANTAZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, CITY OF ATLANTA CODE OF ORDINANCES PART 16,
CHAPTER 36, SECTION 16-36.011, SO AS TO AMEND BELTLINE OVERLAY DISTRICTREGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS FOR DATA CENTERS WITHIN 500
FEET OF THE BELTLINE CORRIDOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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BY ZONING COMMITTEE
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AN AMENDED ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 1982 ATLANTA ZONING ORDINANCE, ASAMENDED, CITY OF ATLANTA CODE OF ORDINANCES PART 16, CHAPTER 36, SECTION
16-36.011, SO AS TO AMEND BELTLINE OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS TOESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS FOR DATA CENTERS WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE
BELTLINE CORRIDOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted the Atlanta BeltLine Overlay District identified by theadopted boundaries and 1/2 mile on either side of the corridor; andWHEREAS, the Atlanta BeltLine project is transforming the City of Atlanta by improving the quality oflife for all residents by; connecting neighborhoods with parks, trails, transit and transportation; ensuring
growth across livable neighborhoods; while serving as a catalyst for economic and community
development throughout the City; andWHEREAS, transit-oriented development and mixed-use developments around the Atlanta BeltLine isimperative to promote pedestrian oriented communities, sustainable development, job centers, economic
growth, and future transit ridership; andWHEREAS, the 10 Atlanta BeltLine Subarea Master Plans, which were adopted by City Council,
recommended the highest and best land uses within the BeltLine Overlay District to encourage transitoriented and mixed developments that promote housing, density, pedestrian oriented communities, andthe creation of jobs to support future transit ridership; andWHEREAS, data centers have longevity in communities, and such businesses should be designed to bein context with its surrounding area; andWHEREAS, the street level facade is an important interface between the building and the public realm,and each development to the extent possible should incorporate active uses, transparency, and engaging
design; andWHEREAS, data center uses are incompatible with the purposes and intent of the Beltline Overlay
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the public welfare, health, and safety of the citizens of the City ofAtlanta to establish development controls for data centers within 500 feet of the BeltLine Corridor.
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA, HEREBYORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, Part 16, Chapter 36, Section 16-36.011, which sets
forth the site limitations for parcels within the Beltline Overlay District, is hereby amended by adding a
new sub-paragraph 11 which shall read as follows:
11. Properties within 500 feet of the Beltline Corridor with a proposed data center use shall meet thefollowing requirements:
a. Data centers that are not a part of a unified plan shall not exceed 150,000 square feet floor area per floor:i. Shall not be located within 2,000 feet of another data center.
ii. Must obtain a special use permit.
b. Data centers that are a part of a unified development plan:i.

Shall not require a special use permit

ii.

Shall not exceed 300,000 square feet per floor in floor area.

iii.

Shall not be located with 2,000 feet of a data center not a part of a unified planc. Art or green walls, or architecturally treated custom precast concrete may be installed along blank walls
facing public right-of-way or Beltline Corridor in lieu of meeting fenestration requirements.
d. Parapets, cornices, and other design features can be used to articulate roof lines.
e. For new construction:i.

For every 75 feet of building length on a single face, there shall be a variation in

the exterior to include but not limited to projections, recesses, changes in patterns or materials, or greenwalls.
ii.

v.

Buildings with facade(s) facing the public right-of-way or the Beltline Corridor shall have architectural
articulation and architectural design elements of the facade(s) up to the first three levels of the building
or within a minimum height of twenty-four feet as measured from the sidewalk level. Architectural
articulation and architectural design elements such as a variety in facade treatment, materials, textures,
colors and/or window and door patterns to provide visual interest are allowed.
iii.

Barb-wire, chain link coated and uncoated or razor wire fencing is prohibited.

iv.

Aluminum siding and synthetic stucco is prohibited.

Mechanical equipment shall be located in the side or rear yard of the principal structure and wherepossible in the location least visible from a public street or park. Screening with appropriate plantmaterial or fencing is required if the equipment is visible from a public right-of-way or park.
f. For converted buildings:
i.

Only buildings older than 50 years may be converted.

ii.

Barb-wire, coated or uncoated chain link fence, or razor wire fencing is prohibited.

iii.

Architectural articulation and architectural design elements such as a variety in facade treatment,materials, textures, colors and/or window and door patterns to provide visual interest are allowed.

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Section 2: That all ordinances, parts of ordinances, and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
waived for purposes of this Ordinance only, and only to the extent of such conflict.

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CITY COUNCILATLANTA, GEORGIA
19-O-1049
Z-19-04 AN AMENDED ORDINANCE BY ZONING COMMITTEE TO AMEND THE 1982 ATLANTAZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, CITY OF ATLANTA CODE OF ORDINANCES PART 16,
CHAPTER 36, SECTION 16-36.011, SO AS TO AMEND BELTLINE OVERLAY DISTRICTREGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS FOR DATA CENTERS WITHIN 500
FEET OF THE BELTLINE CORRIDOR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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Zoning Committee

ACCEPTEDTO BE REFERRED TO ZRB AND ZONING COMMITTEERESULT:
MOVER:SECONDER:AYES:
ABSENT:

ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
Carla Smith, Chair, District 1
Jennifer N Ide, District 6
Carla Smith, Andrea L Boone, Jennifer N Ide, Amir R Farokhi
Michael Julian Bond, Cleta Winslow, Marci Collier Overstreet

02/04/19

Atlanta City Council

REFERRED TO ZRB AND ZC

REFERRED TO ZONING REVIEW BOARD AND ZONING COMMITTEE BY A ROLL CALLVOTE OF 13 YEAS; 0 NAYS
RESULT:
MOVER:SECONDER:
AYES:
AWAY:

REFERRED TO ZRB AND ZC [13 TO 0]
Carla Smith, Councilmember, District 1
Dustin Hillis, Councilmember, District 9Bond, Westmoreland, Dickens, Smith, Farokhi, Winslow, Archibong, Ide, Shook, Matzigkeit, Hillis, Boone, Sheperd
Marci Collier Overstreet

04/24/19
RESULT:
MOVER:SECONDER:AYES:
ABSENT:

Zoning Committee

FAVORABLE

FAVORABLE [UNANIMOUS]
Carla Smith, Chair, District 1
Marci Collier Overstreet, District 11
Smith, Boone, Ide, Farokhi, Overstreet
Michael Julian Bond, Cleta Winslow

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19-O-1049
Z-19-04 AN AMENDED ORDINANCE BY ZONING COMMITTEE TO AMEND THE 1982
ATLANTA ZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, CITY OF ATLANTA CODE OF
ORDINANCES PART 16, CHAPTER 36, SECTION 16-36.011, SO AS TO AMEND BELTLINEOVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS FORDATA CENTERS WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE BELTLINE CORRIDOR; AND FOR OTHERPURPOSES.

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Certified by Presiding Officer

Certified by Clerk

Mayor’s Action
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