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Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission Online Permit System.
Are you in a Design Review District? Find out with Clariti! Start your Application.
Macon’s Cherokee Heights was placed on the National Register of Historic Places because it was one of the first planned residential and suburban communities in Macon. Developed from 1909–1923, the homes are primarily built in the styles of Georgian Revival, English Tudor, Spanish Mission, Craftsman and Bungalow, including many homes designed by Georgia architect Neel Reid.
New hope has been placed in the revitalization of Macon's Central Business District as trends reverse, placing more emphasis on living and working locally. With the enthusiasm generated by the residents, the central location of the City, and the extensive reminders of Macon's history through its architecture, the City can once again thrive.
The InTown Historic District is a vibrant and architecturally rich community that offers residents a unique blend of history, culture, and modern convenience. Home to architecturally significant residences, the neighborhood showcases beautifully preserved homes that reflect Macon’s rich heritage. Its prime location within walking distance of downtown provides easy access to boutique shopping, diverse restaurants, and renowned museums, making it a hub for both locals and visitors. Families benefit from award-winning private and public schools, as well as outstanding libraries and recreational facilities that support lifelong learning and active lifestyles.
Beginning as an area full of large plantation estates, the Vineville Historic District boasts many large Plantation Plain homes, such as the Solomon-Smith house at 2619 Vineville Ave. The Greek Revival architectural style is represented in the Napier-Small house built in 1846 at 156 Rogers Ave., which is nationally recognized as a prototypical example. Notable architect Neel Reid designed the Max Morris house in 1915 at 2082 Vineville Ave. in the Colonial Revival style. Other significant homes include 172 Cleveland, circa 1836, and 201 Clisby, which was built in the 1830s by Samuel T. Bailey and sold to Joseph Clisby, the first president of the Board of Education, in 1858. Clisby Elementary School — now Vineville Academy — was named in his honor.
The Beall’s Hill neighborhood is poised for re-birth, a Renaissance of this neglected urban neighborhood. It is ideally situated between two eminent Macon institutions, Mercer University and the Medical Center of Central Georgia. From vantage points within the neighborhood, there are commanding views of downtown, affirming the neighborhood’s close proximity to the heart of the city.
In the 1980s, Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning identified neighborhoods with well-established architectural character or historical significance, developed Design Guidelines for each district type, and rezoned the properties to HR-1, HR-2, HR-3, HPD, CBD-1, CBD-2 and HC. The local districts with these zoning designations are Historic Commercial District, Central Business District, Cherokee Heights, Intown, and Vineville. Historic Beall's Hill was added as a Design District in 2005, the current zoning designation is HBH.
The purpose is to protect historical, architectural, and cultural treasures. Properties in these districts require review to ensure that proposed work preserves key historic or architectural features and is compatible with the look and feel of the specific district.
The Design Review Board was established to help the Planning & Zoning Commission make decisions regarding applications related to a design review district. It is recognized that such districts are of a unique character, possessing special qualities, and that certain individuals possess special skills and qualifications that are useful to the commission in making decisions concerning the application of such district regulations. The intent is to obtain special expertise and knowledge as guidance for the commission.
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