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DeKalb is rewriting its zoning and sign ordinances

ZONE DEKALB is updating the county zoning ordinance for the first time in about a decade and the sign ordinance for the first time in roughly 20 years. The project survey and visioning wall are open, a design workshop is planned for September, and adoption is anticipated by the end of 2027.

Topic: Land use and housing
Place: Unincorporated DeKalb County
Reviewed: August 8, 2026

Why it matters

Enforceable rules involving allowed uses, parking, density, site design, trees, signage, and approval procedures can materially shape housing supply, redevelopment, small-business access, transportation demand, and neighborhood form.

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DeKalb County

Official zoning rewrite engagement portal. Confirm current dates, eligibility, and instructions with the responsible source.

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