About the Project
The goal of the Unified Development Code (UDC) project is to produce a document that encourages and enables development and redevelopment in identified centers while preserving the unique character of the County’s more rural areas, protects existing neighborhoods, conserves natural and historic resources, supports economic development, and provides opportunity for a variety of housing types.
The UDC will be set out in a way that easily organizes standards and regulations so that citizens, developers, and county staff and decision-makers know what is expected of any development proposal. Completing this rewrite with guidance from the Comprehensive Plan Update will help ensure that—moving forward—the County’s policies and regulations work hand in hand.
Announcements
Upcoming Public Meetings
Town hall meetings to discuss Installment Two will be held from November 12th to 18th, 2025 to solicit in-person feedback and answer questions from community members.
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Residents will have the opportunity to receive an update on the status of the UDC update project and learn about the second installment of the UDC, as well as ask any questions they might have regarding the first installment.
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Please join us for any of the following sessions:
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Wednesday, November 12th
6:30 – 8:00pm
Ron Anderson Community Center
3820 Macedonia Road
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Thursday, November 13th
9:00 – 10:30am
100 Cherokee St.
Marietta, GA 30060
Thursday, November 13th,
6:30 – 8:00pm
3535 Old 41 Highway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Monday, November 17th,
6:30 – 8:00pm
1885 Roswell St.
Smyrna, GA 30080
Tuesday, November 18th
6:30 – 8:00pm
Mountain View Community Center
3400 Sandy Plains Rd.
Marietta, GA 30066
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Installment Two of the County's Unified Development Code (UDC) will be released in November 2025.
After the second installment's release, both the first and second installments of the new UDC may be found on the Documents & Work Products page.
When the draft is released, the County will release a brief online survey to obtain feedback. Please sign up below to stay informed.
The drafting of the new UDC (Phase 3 of the UDC project) will continue into 2026. Installment Three will include updated enforcement and development standards (such as parking, landscaping, lighting, and signs) and will be released to the public in early 2026. Please sign up below to stay informed.