Land Use
Overview
Sustainable land management aims to integrate the management of land, water, biodiversity, and other environmental resources to meet human needs while sustaining the local ecosystem. Improper land use can lead to land degradation and a significant reduction in the natural functions of watersheds and landscapes.
In 2017, the Norcross Historic Preservation Board was created in order to preserve historic buildings located within the designated Historic Preservation District located mainly within the Downtown Area dating back to 1870. Having the Historic Preservation Board allows Norcross to sustain its unique and charming character, by regulating what developmental activity is allowed.
Along the Buford Highway Corridor, Norcross initiated the Density Bonus incentive to allow higher density development or redevelopment near Historic Downtown Norcross for mixed use, infill, or neighborhood developments.
The City of Norcross is certified under the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Green Communities program and is one of only several Platinum-level Green Communities in metro Atlanta. Below, see how Norcross is doing on completing ARC Green Communities measures around land use:
Table of Contents
| Title | Page Number | Points | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Facility at Brownfield | 205 | 10 | Yes |
| Government Facility at Greyfield | 207 | 5 | Yes |
| Government Infill Development | 212 | 5 | Yes |
| Historic Preservation Ordinance | 213 | 5 | Yes |
| Smart Growth Incentives | 218 | 5 | Yes |
| Revitalization Incentives/Strategies | 219 | 5 | Yes |