The Planning & Zoning Department analyzes and enforces land use-related issues in the city, including accepting citizen requests, providing land use data, and processing applications. The Department is the advisory and enforcement component of the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan.
- View the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Update
- View the 2023 Future Land Use Map Amendment (Adopted)
- View the Downtown Liveable Centers Initiative (2015)
Zoning Ordinance
The Unified Development Code or zoning ordinance and all adopted supplements support the goal of maintaining standards appropriate to advancing architectural, environmental and general quality of life development within the City of Kennesaw. All zoning ordinances may be found on Municode within Appendix A.
Please use the link below to view the City’s zoning ordinance online. Refer to the sections provided within the “Zoning Ordinance Reference Guide,” for commonly used zoning codes. Can’t find what you are looking for? Please call the Planning & Zoning office for assistance.
Zoning Ordinance Reference Guide:
| Item | Zoning Ordinance Section |
| Definitions | Appendix A, Chapter 1, Section 1.09.00 |
| Land use table | Appendix A, Chapter 2, Section 2.02.00 |
| Building standards (setbacks, height, min. lot size) | |
| for Traditional Zoning Districts | Appendix A, Chapter 4, Section 4.01.00 |
| for Historic Districts | Appendix A, Chapter 4, Section 4.02.01 |
| for Form Based Code Districts | Appendix A, Chapter 4, Section 4.09.00 |
| Architectural standards | Appendix A, Chapter 5, Section 4.08.00 |
| Parking space requirements | Appendix A, Chapter 6, Section 6.06.09 |
| Accessory structures (sheds, pools, etc.) | Appendix A, Chapter 5, Section 5.01.02 |
| Sign regulations by zoning district | Appendix A, Chapter 5, Section 5.03.18 |
| Fence regulations | Appendix A, Chapter 6, Section 6.13.01 |
| Landscape buffer | Appendix A, Chapter 3, Section 3.07.11 |
| Stream buffer | Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Section 46-440 |
Commissions
The Department also provides staff assistance to three commissions. For more information on these three commission bodies, including agendas, packets and minutes, please visit the Boards and Commissions page.
Planning Commission
Meets every first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.*
City Hall – Council Chambers
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
Meets every third Friday of the month at 8:00 a.m.*
City Hall – Council Chambers
- View the Historic District Map
- In many of our online maps, when you click on a parcel, you will see the field “Within Historic District” followed by a “Yes” or a “No” indicating whether it is a Historic District.
- View the Historic District Design Standards (2006)
- Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Application Form
Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission (KACC)
Meets every third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.*
City Hall – Council Chambers
* Regular meetings are sometimes subject to change. Please call the Planning and Zoning office for accurate meeting details prior to a commission’s regularly scheduled meeting.
Zoning Applications
- Zoning application forms (in PDF format) may be accessed via the Document Center under the Planning & Zoning dropdown menu and selecting “Zoning Applications.”
- View the current Zoning Calendar for deadlines and meeting dates
- Apply for a permit through the online permit portal
Maps & Documents
- View the official online Zoning Map
- View all online maps and GIS resources
- Quarterly and Yearly Reports are available in the Document Center under the Planning & Zoning dropdown menu and selecting “Quarterly & Yearly Reports”
- Planning documents are found in the Document Center under the Planning & Zoning dropdown menu and selecting “Planning Documents”
- Printable PDF maps may be accessed via the City of Kennesaw GIS hub – Downloadable Maps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does one apply for annexation, rezoning, land uses or variance?
How long is a variance good for?
Variances are good in perpetuity. Also variances are applied to the property and are not lost or moved if the person who received the variance moves.
What is the zoning classification for my property?
To determine your current zoning classification you can locate it on the City’s Zoning Map or online Zoning Map. Call the Planning and Zoning Department for clarification, or you may request a zoning verification letter.