Information can be found by searching for your address on our official zoning map. You can access the zoning map by going on the City’s webpage and doing the following:

1. Selecting Quick Links’ at the top
2. Selecting GIS Maps
3. Selecting Official Zoning Map

Property lines are determined by an official survey and in congruence with the legal description within your deed of the property. The city does not conduct property surveys and will have to be outsourced to a licensed surveyor. 

The City does not have record of every property’s plat within the city. We advise property owners/ potential buyers to reach out to Fulton County for further assistance. 

Permitted uses by right, administrative permit, and special use permit are listed within the City’s code of ordinances located on Municode Library, and categorized by zoning district.

Zoning designation information can be found by searching your address on our Official Zoning Map.

Zoning details can be found in Chapter 2, Article C. -Zoning Text, District Classifications and Boundaries. 

Fence height requirements vary by zoning district.  Fences and walls shall not exceed a height of four feet in front yard and six feet for side and rear yards measured from finished grade in residential districts. Additionally, column and ornament heights are permitted to exceed the maximum fence/wall height up to three feet. 

(1) Fences and walls shall not exceed six feet in all yards areas in C-1, C-2, C-L, CUP and MIX. 

(2) Fences and walls shall not exceed eight feet in all yards areas in E-1, M-1, I-1, I-2 and B-P. 

(3) Fences and walls shall not exceed four feet in all yard areas in CR. 

East Point allows for Habitable Accessory Structures (or otherwise known as Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs) within all of our residential districts. Each applicant must first apply for a Special Use Permit and receive approval from City Council prior to obtaining a building permit for the construction of the ADU. Please refer to Sec. 10-2130. – Habitable accessory structure for a full list of criteria.

If a property is located within the bounds of the City of East Point, then that property would be under the jurisdiction of East Point. If there are plans for development of a (0) address lot, one must first obtain a numerical address through the Zoning Department by filling out an Address Change/Creation application. It is advised to do so before applying for a Land Disturbance Permit. 

Each zoning district has its own set of development standards, including setback requirements. 

We highly encourage developers, property owners/buyers, business owners, real estate agents, etc. to obtain an official zoning verification letter as a part of their due diligence process. This is an official singed document verifying a property’s zoning as opposed to any unofficial communication/information that may be provided over the phone, through email, or in person. 

East Point does not currently have a tiny home ordinance in place; however, each development must adhere to the development standards of that given zoning district. Given that our current code has higher square footage and lot size requirements than that of a typical tiny home, a developer may want to consider presenting a Community Unit Plan development for City Council approval. See Sec. 10-2068. – CUP Community Unit Plan District.