What does C-2 zoning mean in Sandy Springs?

C-2, General Business, permits general commercial uses and covers much of the city's commercial corridor frontage, including sections of Roswell Road, at a broader intensity than the more neighborhood-scaled C-1 district.

Did Sandy Springs write its own zoning code after incorporating?

Yes. Sandy Springs initially operated under the zoning code it inherited from unincorporated Fulton County when it incorporated in 2005, then adopted its own zoning ordinance, which kept a broadly similar residential density-numbered district structure.

How do I find the zoning for an address in Sandy Springs?

The Sandy Springs Community Development Department maintains the official zoning map, and the Fulton County Board of Assessors provides the underlying parcel and ownership records.

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Sandy Springs, GA zoning map & districts

Sandy Springs incorporated in 2005 as one of several new north Fulton County cities built on a contract-services model, initially operating under the zoning code it inherited from unincorporated Fulton County before adopting its own zoning ordinance, which retained a similar residential density-numbered structure. The Sandy Springs Community Development Department's Planning & Zoning Division administers the code, with the Planning Commission recommending rezonings to the City Council for final approval.

The code Sandy Springs Zoning Ordinance

Sandy Springs zoning map

The Fulton County Board of Assessors maintains parcel and ownership records, and the Sandy Springs Community Development Department publishes the official zoning map.

There is no link to the official map here yet — confirm current district boundaries directly with the Sandy Springs planning or zoning department.

A published summary is never the authority. The adopted ordinance and the city's official zoning map govern, and both change — verify the district and every standard on your parcel before you rely on it.

How zoning works in Sandy Springs

As a built-out, majority-residential suburban city with a dense office and mixed-use core along Roswell Road and Perimeter Center, most development activity is redevelopment and infill within already-mapped commercial and multifamily districts rather than greenfield rezoning.

Sandy Springs zoning districts by family

The 20 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in Sandy Springs, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.

Key districts in the Sandy Springs Zoning Ordinance — a curated reference, not the exhaustive list. Confirm against the current adopted code.
Code	District	What it is for
Residential 7 districts
RE	Residential Estate District	Lowest-density single-family district under the 2017 Development Code.
RD	Residential Detached District	Detached single-family housing.
RT	Residential Townhouse District	Attached townhouse-style housing.
RM	Residential Multi-Unit District	Multifamily development.
RU	Residential Urban District	Compact urban-scale residential.
RX	Residential Mixed Use District	Residential with limited small-scale mixed use.
PR	Perimeter Residential District	Residential district within the Perimeter Center area.
Mixed-use 6 districts
CX	Commercial Mixed Use District	Commercial with mixed-use flexibility.
OX	Office Mixed Use District	Office-anchored mixed use.
PX	Perimeter Mixed Use District	Mixed use within the Perimeter Center area.
NEX	North End Mixed Use District	Mixed use in the North End character area.
SX	Shopfront Mixed Use District	Walkable shopfront-oriented mixed use.
TX1	Transit Mixed Use District	Higher-intensity mixed use near transit.
Commercial 2 districts
CC	Commercial Corridor District	Commercial uses along major corridors.
ON	Office Neighborhood District	Office uses in neighborhood-scale contexts.
Downtown / core 1 district
CS	City Springs District	Downtown core mixed-use district covering City Springs.
Industrial 1 district
IX	Industrial Mixed Use District	Industrial with limited complementary uses.
Special purpose 3 districts
PM	Perimeter Medical District	Specific-plan district for the Perimeter medical campus area.
CON	Conservation and Open Space District	Protected open space and conservation land.
PK	Parks and Recreation District	Public parks and recreation land.

Sandy Springs zoning — common questions

What does C-2 zoning mean in Sandy Springs?: C-2, General Business, permits general commercial uses and covers much of the city's commercial corridor frontage, including sections of Roswell Road, at a broader intensity than the more neighborhood-scaled C-1 district.
Did Sandy Springs write its own zoning code after incorporating?: Yes. Sandy Springs initially operated under the zoning code it inherited from unincorporated Fulton County when it incorporated in 2005, then adopted its own zoning ordinance, which kept a broadly similar residential density-numbered district structure.
How do I find the zoning for an address in Sandy Springs?: The Sandy Springs Community Development Department maintains the official zoning map, and the Fulton County Board of Assessors provides the underlying parcel and ownership records.

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Sandy Springs zoning summaries on this page are provided for information, not legal advice. Confirm every project against the current adopted code for the jurisdiction.