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How to get a zoning verification, short‑term lodging rules, ADUs and infill survey requirements in East Point
Summary
City staff outlined the $50 zoning verification letter, the city's definition and permitting requirements for short‑term lodging (rentals of up to 29 consecutive days), accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules requiring owner occupancy and special use approval, and the infill survey required for new construction or additions of 25% or more.
At a City of East Point community engagement event, Brittany (Britney) Gatewood, associate planner, and Kimberly Smith explained practical permitting steps residents should take before investing in property.
Gatewood said the city issues an official zoning verification letter for $50 per parcel. The letter documents what uses are allowed on a property, whether variances or conditions apply and should be read carefully before entering contracts. Gatewood said the typical turnaround is five to ten business days, although staff often complete the research sooner. "It is not an approval letter," she said, describing it as a verification tool applicants and lenders often request.
Gatewood described how…
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