Norcross Architectural Review Board grants conditional approval for single-family home COA2026-003

The Norcross Architectural Review Board unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a single-family home application (COA2026-003, docket 2026-136) during its April 21 meeting, voting 4-0 to impose several design conditions.

The approval requires the garage door to match the house trim color (specified as "Iron Ore") and to conform to the garage-door design shown in the applicant’s packet. The board also emphasized that this approval assumes general conformance with the City of Norcross Architectural and Site Design Standards and the Unified Development Ordinance; the applicant or builder is responsible for meeting any specific standards not addressed in the staff report or the ARB action. Any future changes to ARB-approved components must return to the ARB for review.

The motion for approval was recorded with Vice Chair Barbara Grayson as mover and Board Member Hugh Cooper as seconder; the vote was unanimous in favor (Hopper, McLees, Grayson, Cooper). The board included a requirement that an architectural inspection be completed before a certificate of completion or occupancy is issued to confirm compliance with the ARB’s approval.

The COA discussion covered the project location, proposed architectural elevations, overall site plan, specific garage-door elevation details, and gutter placement. The board’s conditions focus on preserving the design intent presented in the packet and ensuring the project aligns with local design standards.

Procedural note: earlier in the meeting the board also approved the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

Next steps: the applicant must ensure any outstanding technical compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance and the ARB’s conditions before building permit finalization and the required architectural inspection prior to issuance of occupancy documentation.