Zoning District Types
Each property in DeKalb County has a Zoning District type. The Zoning District is specific to a single property and determines several things, such as allowed uses, lot size and density limitations. Each zoning district also includes specific rules for the property, such as setbackThe distance which a building is set back from a property line, street or road, a river or stream, or any other place which is deemed to need protection. Not to be confused with a Buffer. More requirements, bufferA portion of a lot set aside for open space and/or visual screening purposes. Buffers help separate different use districts, or to separate one property from another property. Traditional buffers c... More size and building heights.
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