City Of Sandy Springs Approves Zoning Ordinance Changes For Party House Events

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (June 15, 2021) – During its June 15, 2021 meeting, the City Council approved an ordinance to amend the City's zoning code categorizing party house events as a temporary use that will require an administrative permit.

The zoning amendment restricts party house events in residential areas and addresses the increasing trend of large commercial parties in protected neighborhoods.

Zoning amendments include the following:

• A party house is defined as a single-unit detached, single-unit attached, or multi-family dwelling including all accessory structures, which is used for the purpose of hosting commercial events.
• A commercial event includes parties, ceremonies, receptions, or similar large-scale gatherings where a fee is charged for the use of the dwelling unit, whether or not a fee is charged for the event.
• Party house use is prohibited within 150 feet of a property zoned RE, RD, PK, CON, RU, RT, RM, RX, PR, or a property used for residential purposes, measured from property line to property line.
• It is unlawful for a party house event to occur in the City without having first obtained a permit for such event.

The ordinance takes effect immediately.

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