Metro Atlanta

Lilburn places temporary moratorium on future townhome developments

While the Railroad Avenue Mixed-Use Project is in the works, Lilburn has just passed a temporary moratorium on applications for townhome developments in the city. (Courtesy City of Lilburn)
While the Railroad Avenue Mixed-Use Project is in the works, Lilburn has just passed a temporary moratorium on applications for townhome developments in the city. (Courtesy City of Lilburn)
By Karen Huppertz
Jan 16, 2020

Townhome developments in Lilburn are currently allowed in medium density residential and mixed-use zoning areas. In a move to slow down and ensure responsible growth, the Lilburn City Council recently approved a moratorium barring the acceptance of applications for townhome developments in the city.

According to city documents, the mixed-use district was established to encourage mixed use development in Lilburn’s city center at a higher density of up to 22 units per acre. The city now feels they need extra time to develop additional standards for mixed-use development “to regulate the explosion of townhomes in the city.”

Unless terminated early, the moratorium will end on April 12.

About the Author

Karen Huppertz

More Stories