Zoning Approval
Application Process
The City of Avondale Estates requires that all residential and commercial development projects obtain zoning approval. The current City’s zoning code can be found on Municode.
Residential Projects
Homes in R-12 or R-24 should submit plans as required when completing a building permit application. Doing so triggers a zoning review. The City will contact the applicants if additional information is needed
Commercial and Multi-family Residential Projects
Commercial and multi-family residential projects must apply separately for zoning approval.
The zoning application outlines required information and attachments. Submitting the application begins the process.
Commercial projects may have city staff review and approve a site plan in advance of a zoning review by completing the Site Plan Review Application prior to applying for zoning approval.
To Start the Process:
- Complete the Site Plan Review Application (optional).
- Complete the Zoning Application. Submitting the application triggers a zoning review.
- Complete the Variance, Waiver or Rezoning Application (as needed).
Fees
Each application costs $100.00. Submit a check in the amount of $100.00 payable to the City of Avondale Estates to City Hall within in 48 hours of submitting an application. An application is not considered complete until payment is received. Applications will be reviewed within 10 business days once a complete packet had been received.
Contact
Contact Lori Leland for additional information or direction.
- Items Needed for a Site Plan Application
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The following documents are required for a preliminary site plan review for projects in all zoning districts other than R-12 and R-24,
- a summary of the proposed project,
- the legal description and plat of the property,
- scale drawing(s) of the existing condition,
- a site survey,
- scale drawing(s) of the proposed site plan,
- authorization to inspect the premises, and
- authorization by the property owner if the applicant is not the owner of the property.
- Items Needed for a Zoning Application
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The following documents are required for zoning review for projects in all zoning districts other than R-12 and R-24,
- a summary of the proposed project,
- the legal description and plat of the property,
- scale drawing(s) of the existing condition,
- a site survey,
- scale drawing(s) of the proposed site plan,
- authorization to inspect the premises,
- authorization by the property owner if the applicant is not the owner of the property,
- photos of the existing site including the structure to be modified,
- rendering of the project including dimensions of all sides of the building,
- photos of the structure as seen from the street, and
- justifications for relevant review and approval criteria.
- Items Needed for Variances, Waivers or Rezoning Applications
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- a summary of the proposed project,
- a list of requested variances or waivers to the zoning code with code reference and explanation of variance request and proposed justification,
- the legal description and plat of the property,
- scale drawing(s) of the existing condition,
- a site survey,
- scale drawing(s) of the proposed site plan,
- authorization to inspect the premises,
- authorization by the property owner if the applicant is not the owner of the property,
- photos of the existing site including the structure to be modified,
- rendering of the project including dimensions of all sides of the building,
- photos of the structure as seen from the street, and
- justifications for relevant review and approval criteria.
Planning, Zoning and Architectural Board Review
There are a few minor variances and Tier 1 waivers that can be granted administratively. The majority of variances and waivers must be reviewed by the Planning, Zoning and Architectural Review Board (PZAB). The PZAB makes recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Commissioners who make final decisions. More details about the review and approval process can be found on Municode.
Applications must be submitted by the dates listed below to be reviewed by the PZAB.
2023 Application Process and PZAB Meeting Dates
| Application Deadline | PZAB Meeting Date |
|---|---|
| Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 | Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 (second Monday due to holiday) |
| Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 | Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 |
| Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 | Monday, March 20, 2023 |
| Friday, March 17 2023 | Monday, April 17, 2023 |
| Friday, April 14, 2023 | Monday, May 15, 2023 |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | Monday, June 19, 2023 |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | Monday, July 17, 2023 |
| Friday, July 21, 2023 | Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 |
| Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 | Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 |
| Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 | Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 |
| Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 | Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 (second Monday due to holiday) |
| Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 | Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 (second Monday due to holiday) |