City of Chamblee Development Department
5576 Peachtree Rd, Ste 102 • Chamblee, GA 30341 • 770-986-5010 • chambleega.gov
Rev 7/25/19
space including the landscaping that is being preserved, removed and that which is replacing the
landscaping that is removed.
d. Architectural design. Preliminary architectural plans and all elevations with sufficient detail to
demonstrate compliance with all design criteria of this Chapter as well as the regulations and
calculations required by the zoning ordinance shall include, but not be limited to, scaled floor
plans and elevation drawings of proposed buildings and structures and information on build
ing
material
s, features, exterior finish legend, windows, doors, colors, and items affecting exterior
appearance, such as signs, air conditioning, grills, compressors, and similar details including th
eir
respe
ctive measurement
s.
e.
Phasin
g plan. Should a DCI be expected to require five years or longer to complete, a phasing
plan shall be provided by the applicant that indicates the timeframe for construction
and
developm
ent of each phase of the DCI.
A Letter of Intent, that provides a project description and justification of how the projec
t
compli
es with the Review and Approval Criteria in Section 280-23. Each of the following
Criteria must be addressed
by the applicant:
a.
Design shall be in harmony with the general character of the neighborhood and surrounding ar
ea,
con
sidering factors such as mass, placement, height, changing land use patterns, a
nd
con
sistency of exterior architectural treatment, especially in areas of historic and special desi
gn
interest.
b.
Design components shall be planned such that they are physically and aesthetically related and
coordinated with other elements of the project and surrounding environment to ensure vi
sual
contin
uity of desi
gn.
c.
Design shall protect scenic views, particularly those of open space, and utilize natural
features
of the s
i
te.
d.
Design shall protect adjacent properties from negative visual and functional impa
cts.
e.
Design shall respect the historical character of the immediate area as integral parts of commu
nity
life in the city
and shall protect and preserve structures and spaces which provide a significa
nt
link withi
n these area
s.
f.
All exterior forms, attached to buildings or not, shall be in conformity with, and secondary to, the
building.
g.
The proposed development is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent and ne
arby
property.
h.
The proposed development does not adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacen
t or
nearby pro
per
ty.
i.
The proposed development does not result in a use which will or could cause an excessive
or
burdensom
e use of existing streets, transp
ortation facilities, utilities or schools.
j.
The proposed development is in conformance with the applicable zoning distri
ct.
k.
The proposed development is in conformance with the provisions of the future development pl
an
articul
ated in the City’s Comprehensive
Plan.
Variances and waivers shall be submitted in accordance with the concurrent varian
ce
pro
cess outlined in Section 280-35. If the project requires variances or waivers, the applic
ant
must add
ress each of the variance or waiver criteria in
the letter of intent. The criteria for
varian
ces and waivers can be found in Section 280-31 and Section 300-8, resp
ectively, and
on the Varia
nce and Waiver applications
.
Other materials reasonably required by the City necessary to the analysis of the application as determined
at the pre-application meeting or upon application submittal.
Application Fee ($1,600, or $250 if concurrent with a Rezoning or Future Development Map Amendment
application + Advertising Fees)