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Carrollton council adopts UDO design standards, approves lot split at 315 Bledsoe and makes board appointments
Summary
At its Dec. 2 meeting the Carrollton City Council adopted Resolution 13‑2024 amending design standards in the Unified Development Ordinance, approved a lot‑split rezoning at 315 Bledsoe, tabled an Abby Lane request, approved the 2025 meeting schedule and confirmed multiple board appointments.
Carrollton — The Carrollton City Council on Dec. 2 adopted an amendment to the city’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) intended to clarify and standardize design requirements for single‑family homes and townhouses, approved a rezoning and special‑use permit to split a lot at 315/317 Bledsoe, and completed a series of routine administrative items and appointments.
Resolution 13‑2024 amends UDO Section 4.02.01 to separate design standards for single‑family detached homes and townhouses, add a third required architectural element in most cases, adjust roof‑pitch and garage standards and create a clearer variance pathway for unique designs. Staff told the council the changes should shorten the number of conditions the council imposes on future rezonings. A staff presentation referenced the city’s authority under the Georgia Constitution and the existing UDO as the basis for the amendment; after member questions council moved, seconded and adopted the resolution.
The council approved a rezoning and special‑use permit for 315 and 317 Bledsoe to allow a lot split that will create one additional building lot; Planning Commission had recommended approval 7–0 with conditions including limiting one single‑family lot per residence and prohibiting more than one additional lot. Staff corrected an earlier zoning label during the presentation and the council approved the request after no public opposition.
The council also voted to table an Abby Lane rezoning request for one month so staff and the developer can continue working on the proposal, approved the 2025 mayor and council meeting schedule with routine date adjustments, and approved several board appointments: Thomas Bass to complete a short planning commission term and reappointments for Jay Nicks, Sandra Hston and Jonathan Hardesty; reappointment of Erica Smith and appointment of Tori Griffith to the Downtown Carrollton Main Street Advisory Board; and reappointments to the Redevelopment Authority with an interim appointment of Dr. Monga to replace Dr. Brendan Kelly.
The meeting included ceremonial items: swearing in four Carrollton Youth Council members and brief council holiday announcements highlighting downtown holiday events and a new real‑ice skating rink.
The council adjourned after completing the agenda.
