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Active Zone · Fulton County Primary · Fulton County, GA  Verified

MIX Mixed-Use District
Fulton County Primary, Georgia

Fulton County mixed-use designation for activity centers. Ground-floor commercial required. Used extensively in City of Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, and Alpharetta activity nodes.

Fulton County, Georgia
Fulton County Primary · county
Fulton County Zoning Res. §4.56
Updated: 2025-04-20 4.2K Parcels

Jurisdiction Context

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This zone is currently grouped under Fulton County Primary inside Fulton County. In counties with city-level zoning authorities, standards can vary across jurisdictions even when zone labels look similar.

Max Height
80
Feet · ~7 stories
Max FAR
1.50
Floor Area Ratio
2.50 w/ bonus
Min. Lot Size
5K
sq ft · 0.11 ac
50 ft frontage
Max Lot Coverage
80%
of gross lot area
Impervious surface cap

Comparative Market Context

Density vs. County Average

At FAR 1.5, this zone allows 108% more floor area ratio than the Fulton County commercial zone average of 0.72 — allowing developers to generate more gross floor area per land dollar.

Lot Coverage vs. Average

This zone allows 14% more lot coverage than the Fulton County commercial zone average (70%), reflecting a meaningful advantage for parking-intensive uses like QSR, gas stations, and drive-thru retail.

Height Profile

The 80-foot height allowance is 32 ft taller than the Fulton County average across all p5_zones (48 ft), supporting land uses that benefit from vertical massing, including hotel flags, medical office towers, and mixed-use development.

County Portfolio Position

There are 14 total zoning designations in Fulton County, of which 3 are commercial. MIX is among the most flexible for commercial uses. This zone accounts for approximately 16% of all commercially zoned parcels in the county.

Development Standards

RequirementStandardNotes / ConditionsCode Ref.
Front Setback
From ROW
5 ft §4.56
Rear Setback
Interior lot
10 ft §4.56
Side Setback
Interior / Corner
0 / 5 ft Zero interior common; corner varies §4.56
Building Height
Max by-right
80 ft §4.56
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
1.50 Bonus FAR 2.50 available §4.56
Impervious Surface
Max lot coverage
80% Stormwater retention required for remainder §4.56
Min. Lot Size
5,000 sf 50 ft min. frontage §4.56
Parking: Retail
Per 1,000 sf GLA
2.0 spaces Shared parking may reduce; ADA per IBC §4.56

Permitted Uses

The MIX zone's permitted use schedule for Fulton County, GA is currently being verified from source documents.

By-Right — no special permit needed Conditional (CUP / BZA required) Prohibited in this zone

No byright uses recorded for this zone yet.

No conditional uses recorded for this zone yet.

No prohibited uses recorded for this zone yet.

Zoning Map — MIX in Fulton County

ℹ️ MIX Corridors in Fulton County

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National Benchmarks

MIX in Fulton County compared to equivalent commercial zones nationally (n = 2,841 zones across 50 states).

Max FAR
Fulton County: 1.50 Nat. avg: 0.45
0.101.0+
Max Building Height (ft)
Fulton County: 80 Nat. avg: 48
25 ft100+ ft
By-Right Uses (count)
Fulton County: 0 Nat. avg: 19
535+
Avg. Permit Timeline (days)
Fulton County: 90 Nat. avg: 110
30d180+ d

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Development Yield Calculator

Instant Build Potential for MIX
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MIX Fulton County
sq ft
Max Buildable GFA
Enter lot size above
Max Footprint
Coverage limit
Est. Stories
@ 12 ft/floor
Bonus FAR GFA
With incentives
Est. Parking Req.
@ 2.0/1K sf retail

Free Calculators for This Zone

Entitlement Process — Fulton County

01
Pre-Application Meeting (PAM)
Free consultation with Fulton County Development Review Division. Bring a conceptual site plan. Typically 2–4 week wait. Identify overlay districts, activity center requirements, and environmental constraints early.
2–4 weeks
02
DRC / Site Plan Submission
Submit to Development Review Committee. Requires engineered site plan, landscape plan, stormwater analysis (per local SJRWMD/TCEQ/CDOT requirements), and traffic study if >100 PM peak-hour trips.
30–90 days
03
Building Permit
Submit to Fulton County Building Division. Fire, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical sub-permits included. Expedited commercial review available in most Florida, Texas, and Arizona p5_counties.
4–12 weeks
04
Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspections: Building, Fire Marshal, Health (food service), Zoning. Business Tax Receipt or Business License required from local authority prior to opening.
Final Step

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIX zoning in Fulton County, GA?
Fulton County mixed-use designation for activity centers. Ground-floor commercial required. Used extensively in City of Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, and Alpharetta activity nodes.
What is the maximum building height for MIX in Fulton County?
The maximum building height in MIX zoning in Fulton County is 80 feet by right.
Can you build a drive-thru in MIX zoning in Fulton County?
Drive-thru permissibility depends on the specific use type. Verify with Fulton County Planning & Zoning.
What is the minimum lot size for MIX zoning in Fulton County?
The minimum lot size for MIX zoning in Fulton County is 5,000 square feet (0.11 acres). Minimum street frontage is 50 feet.
⚠ This information is sourced from publicly available zoning codes and is for informational reference only. Always verify current regulations directly with Fulton County Primary Planning & Zoning before making investment or development decisions. Last verified: 2025-04-20. Contact: 404-612-0246.