Commissioners defer proposal to reduce minimum single-family home sizes in R‑75 and R‑85 zones after debate

Sep 23, 2025

After extended discussion, the board deferred a proposal to lower minimum single‑family unit sizes in R‑75 and R‑85 zoning districts and include affordability criteria. The measure will return after additional briefings and public hearing dates have been set.

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The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 23 postponed action on a staff-sponsored text amendment that would reduce the minimum allowed home sizes in R‑75 and R‑85 single-family zoning districts and add an affordability nexus to the proposal.

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