1047 Ridge Ave, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Village Center Mixed-Use District

This district hereafter referred to as VCM is created to establish a plan implementation zone that: Accommodates moderate- to high-density residential development and ground-floor commercial uses with residential units above. This district also accommodates low-intensity office development compatible with the residential character of the VCM district; Allows for a diverse variety of uses, structures, densities and open spaces when not in conflict with existed and permitted land uses on abutting properties; Promotes a more efficient use of land and a smaller network of utilities and natural resources than conventional land development; Encourages the preservation of functional open space in and around the village center; Provides the opportunity for the application of innovative site planning concepts through the creation of aesthetically pleasing environments for living, shopping and working on properties of adequate shape, size and location that conventional land development may not allow for; Encourages high pedestrian use and accessibility and transportation alternatives; Uses are limited to multi-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, mixed-use residential and commercial developments to commercial and professional complimentary uses intended primarily to provide service to the entire city.