Atlanta, GA

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Summary

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.


Implementation status
implemented
Reform type
remove parking minimums
Land uses
all uses
Scope of reform
city center / business district; transit oriented
Requirements
affordable housing; by right; historic preservation
Reporter
Caleb Racicot

Citation 1

Source description
Atlanta Zoning Code
Type
city code
URL
https://library.municode.com/ga/atlanta/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOORANDECO_PT16ZO_CH28GESURE_S16-28.014OREPAREGEPRSEALSE16-28.013SE16-28.0087
Notes
16-28.014.14 High capacity transit parking requirements:

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Citation 2

Source description
Map of areas with no parking requirements in Atlanta
Type
other
URL
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Citation 3

Source description
Example of exemption in Atlanta City code for affordable housing.
Type
city code
URL
https://library.municode.com/ga/atlanta/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOORANDECO_PT16ZO_CH36AAFWOHOBEOVDI_S16-36A.009PAIN
Notes
Sec. 16-36A.009. - Parking incentives.

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Citation 4

Source description
Example of Activity Center exemption in Atlanta Code
Type
city code
URL
https://library.municode.com/ga/atlanta/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOORANDECO_PT16ZO_CH18LSPBULESTSPPUINDI_S16-18L.016OREPARE
Notes
Sec. 16-18L.016. - Off-street parking requirements.

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Citation 5

Source description
Urbanize Atlanta Article
Type
media report
URL
https://atlanta.urbanize.city/post/city-council-beltline-parking-minimums-requirement-removed
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