Parking reforms in Atlanta, GA

Parking minimum removal

No parking is required within 1/2 mile of MARTA Stations and near more than a dozen activity centers (Special Public Interest Districts) for any uses except establishments that serve alcohol. No parking is required for any buildings built before 1965, citywide. Many districts exempt affordable housing from parking mandates. In February 2024, the city exempted most uses in the Beltline Overlay District.

Status
Adopted
Scope
  • City center / business district
  • Transit-oriented
Affected land uses
All uses
Requirements
  • Affordable housing
  • By right
  • Historic preservation
Reporter
Caleb Racicot and John Raulet
Citation 1
Source
Atlanta Zoning Code
Notes
16-28.014.14 High capacity transit parking requirements:
URL
library.municode.com
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Citation 2
Source
Map of areas with no parking requirements in Atlanta
  • Screenshot of Map of areas with no parking requirements in Atlanta
  • Screenshot of Map of areas with no parking requirements in Atlanta
Citation 3
Source
Example of exemption in Atlanta City code for affordable housing.
Notes
Sec. 16-36A.009. - Parking incentives.
URL
library.municode.com
  • Screenshot of Example of exemption in Atlanta City code for affordable housing.
Citation 4
Source
Example of Activity Center exemption in Atlanta Code
Notes
Sec. 16-18L.016. - Off-street parking requirements.
URL
library.municode.com
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Citation 5
Source
Urbanize Atlanta Article
URL
atlanta.urbanize.city
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