Land Use Regulations
The 1982 Zoning Ordinance of the City of Atlanta, as amended, has been created in accordance with the City's CDP. The zoning ordinance regulates and implements land use and other policies outlined in the CDP. Amendments are made to the comprehensive development plan's land use plan so that zoning changes conform to the plan. Land use maps in this document reflect all amendments approved through fourth quarter 2002.
The City's economic development incentives include the Atlanta Empowerment Zone funding, the Urban Enterprise Zone tax abatement and tax credit program, tax increment financing, and impact fee exemptions.