Norcross — Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting, August 27, 2026
At its official meeting on August 27, 2026, the City of Norcross Zoning Board of Appeals addressed two variance requests. The Board denied a variance request to reduce lot width requirements for a proposed sub-division on Sunset Drive following public opposition. Additionally, the Board approved a variance with conditions allowing reduced setbacks and increased height for a detached garage on Born Street.
Topics
- Zoning
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of July 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes and Agenda
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Naim Harrison · Second: Eleanor Gilchrest
A motion to approve the July 23, 2026, Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes.
ZBA2026-004 — Request for Variance (727 Sunset Drive and Parcel 6273 191)
Denied · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Bob Evely · Second: Taylor Walker
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to deny the variance request. The motion passed unanimously.
ZBA2026-006 — Request for Variance (53 Born Street)
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Bob Evely · Second: Eleanor Gilchrest
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to approve the variance request with the following conditions: 1. Reduce the setback for an accessory structure (proposed garage) from the code-required five (5) feet to two (2) feet along the northern property line... 2. Increase the maximum height allowed... to a proposed top-of-roof height of 22 feet 11 inches.
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record:
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