The Planning and Zoning division manages existing planning and zoning, long-range planning, land and building development, and permitting.

This division staffs two boards integral to the planning and zoning process: the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission.

Please watch out for fraudulent emails targeting residents and businesses with planning-related applications, including zoning cases, variance requests, and special administrative permits. We've seen scammers posing as City staff send fake invoices and request payment by electronic wire transfer—a major red flag, as the City never uses wire transfers for these matters. Other warning signs include messages claiming to be from the Planning Commission (which does not send direct correspondence), misspellings, and email addresses ending in “usa.com,” which are not valid City domains. Do not open attachments or send any funds. If you receive a suspicious message or have questions, please call 678-382-6757.

Zoning-Related Applications

From applications for variances to rezonings to special land use permits, the Planning and Zoning division is ready to answer your questions, help you find the right forms, and explain the review process for your request.

Applicable Codes

• Chapter 16: Land Development Ordinance
• Chapter 20: Signs
• Chapter 27: Zoning Ordinance

Adopted Land Use Plans

• Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Dunwoody Village Master Plan
• Georgetown Master Plan

2025-45 Comprehensive Plan

In July 2024, the City of Dunwoody began working on the next 10-year update to the Comprehensive Plan. The update coordinates the assessment of new demographic and economic data and trends, considers the current version of the Comprehensive Plan, and makes amendments based on community input. Learn more using this link.