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 & 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. Submit a check in the amount of $100 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 via email for additional information or direction.

Related Information

Items Needed for Applications

Items Needed for a Site Plan Application

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
Authorization by the property owner if the applicant is not the owner of the property

Items Needed for a Zoning Application

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
Justifications for relevant review and approval criteria

Items Needed for Variances, Waivers or Rezoning Applications

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
Justifications for relevant review and approval criteria

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Planning, Zoning 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.

2024 Application Deadlines & Meeting Dates

Application Deadlines	Meeting Dates
Friday, December 22, 2023	Monday, January 22, 2024 (See Note 1)
Friday, January 19, 2024	Monday, February 19, 2024
Friday, February 16, 2024	Monday, March 18, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024	Monday, April 15, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024	Monday, May 20, 2024
Friday, May 17, 2024	Monday, June 10, 2024 (See Note 1)
Friday, June 21, 2024	Monday, July 15, 2024
Friday, July 19, 2024	Monday, August 19, 2024
Friday, August 16, 2024	Monday, September 16, 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024	Monday, October 21, 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024	Monday, November 11, 2024 (See Note 1)
Friday, November 15, 2024	Monday, December 9, 2024 (See Note 1)

Note 1: Meeting not held on the third week of the month due to holiday.