Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in DeKalb County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of DeKalb County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Density Bonus Law
Unincorporated DeKalb County lets developers in the RSM Small Lot Residential Mix district double their base density by stacking bonuses for public improvements, transit proximity, workforce housing, or extra open space.
DeKalb County RSM District Density Bonus
Some RestrictionsDeKalb County Code of Ordinances § 27-2.12.5
Use of bonuses shall permit a development to exceed the maximum base density established for the district in which the development property is located, provided that in no case shall a development exceed the maximum density allowed by the character area in which the property is located. Table 2.5 describes the maximum allowed dwelling unit density after application of any bonuses. Table 2.5 R-...
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