On Tuesday, August 25th, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved by unanimous consensus a new zoning code for DeKalb County. The zoning code update represents nearly seven years of intensive planning and community engagement efforts. The updated ordinances are consistent with and provide a strong platform for the implementation of policies detailed in DeKalb’s Comprehensive Plan. All changes become effective on September 1, 2015. Click here to read the story.