Norcross — City Council Regular Meeting, September 2, 2025
Official meeting minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting on September 2, 2025. The Council approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), extended the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) moratorium until December 1, 2025, and tabled ADU policy discussions to the September 15 Policy Work Session. The Council also accepted the Downtown Parking Study, repealed Section 34-60 of the City Code regarding downtown parking, awarded a road resurfacing contract, and approved four consent agenda items.
Topics
- Zoning
- Housing & homelessness
- Transportation
- Contracts
- Grants
- Procedural
Actions
25-7430 — Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to Approve the minutes of the following meetings: August 4, 2025, Regular Council Meeting; August 4, 2025, Special Called Meeting at 10:00 a.m.; August 4, 2025, Special Called Meeting at 5:30 p.m.; and August 18, 2025, Policy Work Session and Executive Session.
25-7431 — Acceptance of the Agenda and Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Accept the Agenda and Approve the Consent Agenda with the following items being moved to discussion.
25-7433 — Proclamation Presentation to Yamily Mijes-O'Reilly
No action taken
25-7433: Proclamation Presentation to Yamily Mijes-O'Reilly RESULT: PRESENTED BY MAYOR CRAIG NEWTON
25-7370 — Text2025-001 Proposed Unified Development Ordinance Amendments
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to Approve amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)... With the addition of the following amendments: Clarification on the ten-day notification requirement, as discussed during the Public Hearing. Addition of a 100-foot notification radius from the property line.
25-7416 — White Squirrels of Norcross – Authorize Purchase of Third White Squirrel Sculpture in FY 2024/2025 and Up to Four in FY 2025/2026
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Authorize the purchase of one (1) additional White Squirrel sculpture in FY 2024/2025, increasing the total order from two (2) to three (3) sculptures. A motion to Authorize the purchase of up to four (4) additional sculptures in FY 2025/2026.
25-7417 — Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds – Norcross Forever Stamps Projects
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Accept and Appropriate 50% of grant funds received from Explore Gwinnett for the installation of the Norcross Forever Vinyl Wraps project.
25-7422 — Award of Contract for Annual Seasonal Color Container Services
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Approve a contract for Annual Seasonal Color Container Services between the City of Norcross and Crabapple Turf Management, Inc. dba Crabapple Landscapexperts.
25-7424 — Downtown District Improvement Grant
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to Authorize the Economic Development Department to research and report back on a potential Downtown District Improvement Grant (“Grant”) to promote the growth of retail, office and/or restaurant businesses in the downtown area, coordinating with the Downtown Development Authority as appropriate.
25-7421 — Award of Contract for 2025 Road Resurfacing Phase 2
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Andrew Hixson
A motion to Approve contract for 2025 Road Resurfacing Phase 2 between the City of Norcross and The Scruggs Company dba Sunbelt Asphalt Surfaces, Inc.
25-7418 — Request to Discuss Policy Direction Regarding Accessory Structures and Accessory Dwelling Units in Residential Districts
Tabled · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Josh Bare · Second: Matt Myers
A motion to table this item to the September 15 Policy Work Session. RESULT: TABLED SENT TO [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/15/2025 6:30 PM TO: Policy Work Session
25-7419 — Formalizing Resolution on Accessory Dwelling Unit Moratorium
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Andrew Hixson · Second: Marshall Cheek
A motion to Approve a resolution formalizing the Accessory Dwelling Unit moratorium issued by City Council on August 4, 2025, and extending the Moratorium until December 1, 2025.
25-7393 — Downtown Parking Study Update
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to Accept the findings and report from the 2025 Downtown Norcross Parking Study.
25-7420 — Repeal of Section 34-60: Downtown Parking
Approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Matt Myers · Second: Josh Bare
A motion to repeal Section 34-60: Downtown Parking
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