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We want a zoning overlay to protect the residential areas from inappropriate development, including new subdivisions that are too dense or whose price points are too low. We would be looking to support future smart quality construction. 

Flexibility is the key. What works for commercial does not work for heavy or light industrial. We envision a fresh new ordinance policy for both areas that will encompass the input of the stakeholders in each area. The advantage of starting a new City is that the given stakeholders have an opportunity to develop the correct ordinances "up front", and have regular input into its creation and development of policies. We will establish a separate planning district and commission for the industrial and commercial areas.

This is the same path many new metro cities have already taken. To question the sound judgment approach and credibility of our fiscal feasibility study, means to also call into question the practices of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government as well as legislative standards put forward by the Georgia State Assembly. The Stonecrest Yes Committee stood by our first CVI study when it was determined initially a new city of previously proposed size and budget would not be financially feasible. We made adjustments in city size and services for the second study. Those adjustments produced a favorable result. 

The following cities used the Carl Vinson Institute for their Fiscal Feasibility Studies - in fact some on more than one occasion, depending on pass or fail. They are either already established or well on their way to being so. Feel free to review each of those studies: 

• City of Dunwoody 
• City of Brookhaven 
• City of Peachtree Corners

Franchise fees are essentially rental compensation by private utility companies (Georgia Power, phone company, gas companies, cable, etc.) for use of a City's public rights-of-way. Our CVI study estimates Stonecrest City could collect $3,842,567 in franchise fees. The huge advantage to becoming a City is that while cities can collect franchise fees, a county cannot! Many newly formed cities follow and leverage this model. It's our turn! A new City empowers our community with the opportunity to tap into this revenue stream to directly benefit citizens in the Stonecrest footprint.

View the City charter for Stonecrest (PDF).

Please see current job postings.

According to Entrepreneur Magazine here are things to consider when choosing a business location: 

• Demographics 
  Does the community have a stable economic foundation that will provide a healthy, long-lasting environment for the business? According to Restaurant Advisory Service's website, median household incomes play a vital role in deciding where to locate all restaurants, from fast food to fine dining. For casual-themed restaurants like TGI Friday's, the median household income must be at least $35,000. Fine-dining restaurants can require a median income of $60,000 or more. Consideration should also be given to who the customers are and their proximity to the location. 
• Foot and automobile traffic 
  Most retail businesses and restaurants thrive on foot traffic. It allows the retail business to visually stimulate the window shopper and restaurants to attract customers with the smell of their cuisine. A good flow of commuter and automobile traffic also helps businesses thrive. 
• Proximity to other businesses and services 
  Thriving businesses nearby can attract customers and employees who can also become your customers. For example, restaurants often attract lunch crowds from surrounding businesses. 

Stonecrest has two of the factors listed by Entrepreneur Magazine. The city's 2017 median household income is $45,156, and average household income is $59,817. The mayor, council, and staff are working to bring high-end homes into the area. This will attract buyers with higher incomes which will make our median and average household incomes more attractive to fine-dining and upscale amenities.

Taxes in Stonecrest have not increased and there are no immediate plans for a tax increase in the future. The City and DeKalb County will benefit from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax that voters passed in 2017. This will fund the City's capital improvements, roads and infrastructure as well as equipment for the police department.

There are nine parks totaling more than 2,674 acres and a senior center in Stonecrest. These include Browns Mill Park and Aquatic Center, Southeast Athletic Complex, Davidson Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, and Lou Walker Senior Center.

Yes, the police department is still in the plans. Some of the money gained from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) will be used to buy equipment for the new department. A feasibility study was recently completed by UGA's Carl Vinson Institute to determine the cost and manpower needs of a police department.  The study is being reviewed by the City's Public Safety Committee.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Postal Service authorized residents and businesses to begin replacing 'Lithonia' with 'Stonecrest' when using its mailing services. The majority of Stonecrest is in the 30038 zip code, with other parts in 30058. Councilman George Turner is working on getting a Stonecrest Post Office with a unique zip code.

City limit signs are placed by DeKalb County and the Georgia Deparment of Transportation. We are working with GDOT to better define our geographical borders which, according to our charter, split certain roads. Our staff is in the final stages of meeting GDOT's requirements.

• Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is responsible for patching potholes on state owned and maintained streets: Snapfinger Road (SR-155), Browns Mill Road (SR-122), Turner Hill Road north of I-20 (SR-124) and Interstate 20 (I-20), access roads and Ramps to I-20
• DeKalb County is responsible for other streets that are owned by City of Stonecrest and maintained by the DeKalb County. City of Stonecrest has not taken over the Public Works functions from DeKalb County. DeKalb County Public Works Department’s Roads & Drainage Division is responsible for patching Potholes on City streets. 

Dead animals are collected by the Sanitation Division from county rights of way and roads. Residents have the option of transporting dead domestic animals to the division’s Animal Crematory or Seminole Road Landfill.  Visit the Dekalb County website for more information.

No. However, residents may take a maximum of 10 passenger tires per visit to the Seminole Road Landfill, 4203 Clevemont Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294. A fee of $1 per tire is required. Please call 404-687-4020 for more information.

You can contact Sanitation division by calling 404-294-2900 or email Dekalb Sanitation.

Please visit DeKalb County Public Works Department’s Sanitation Division website to view the 2023 Holiday collection schedule.

You can complete a new application for residential sanitation service online. You are required to provide an identification document and proof of property ownership or a lease agreement.

Sanitation service for the City of Stonecrest is provided by DeKalb County. For information about DeKalb County's Sanitation, including route maps and pick-up schedules specific to Stonecrest, please visit their website.

You can report a sanitary sewer spill at DeKalb County Watershed Management Department's 24-hour emergency number at 770-270-6243. Please have the exact location (nearest street address) and Manhole number ready when you call. Also provide a description of the spill.

DeKalb County owns and maintains water and sanitary sewer infrastructure for the entire County within the public rights-of-way and dedicated easements. Homeowner is responsible for maintaining service lines within the property.  You can contact DeKalb County Watershed Management Department at 770-270-6243 to report a problem with sanitary sewer, water, or hydrant.

Property owners pay a stormwater utility fee in their Tax Bill annually. For additional information, please visit the Dekalb County website. 

You can e-mail to DeKalb County Roads & Drainage. The email should include the location by address and description of the drainage issue, pictures (optional) and contact name and phone number.

DeKalb County is responsible for maintenance of stormwater infrastructure within the City of Stonecrest. This includes, maintenance of drainage ditches, swales, easements, repair/replacement of catch basins, junction boxes and other drainage structures. City of Stonecrest has not taken over the stormwater maintenance functions from DeKalb County. DeKalb County Public Works Department's Roads and Drainage Division handles all stormwater infrastructure maintenance and improvements within City of Stonecrest.

Streets for annual paving are selected based on the PCI ranking (starting from lowest). Please visit Paving Program for additional information how the streets are selected.

• GDOT is responsible for paving State owned streets (see the list of state-owned streets above)
• City of Stonecrest is responsible for resurfacing streets owned by the City. For information on annual Street Paving Program, please visit Paving Program.

• You can email DeKalb County Roads & Drainage. The email should include the location by address and description of the pothole, pictures, and contact name and phone number (optional).
• You can send a request via City of Stonecrest Pothole Reporter. Please include, name, location (by nearest street address), e-mail address (for response from the City), description of the pothole, attach picture(s), point the location in the map.

• Georgia Power: 1-888-891-0938
• Snapping Shoals: 770-786-3484
• Atlanta Gas Light: 1-877-427-4321
• AT&T:  1-800-288-2020
• DeKalb County Water/Sewer: 770-270-6243

There are four ways to notify us of a code violation. The most direct method is completing the online code enforcement violation form.

Alternatively, complete a complaint form (PDF) and email the completed form.

You may also, print, scan, and mail your completed form to the City Hall Code Enforcement Department.

Finally, you may call the Code Enforcement Department at 770-224-0200 or email. Feel free to attach photos of any violations.

Yes. We do not require that you provide any personal information. Remember that all information you provide to the city, including names, phone numbers, or email addresses, is subject to the open records laws. If you wish to remain completely anonymous, do not provide your personal information.

If you have any questions about what is required of you to achieve compliance with City of Stonecrest Code Enforcement Department, please contact the code enforcement officer assigned to your case. The officer's name is listed on the bottom of the notice you received. You can also call 770-224-0200 and speak to anyone in the Code Enforcement Department.

Stonecrest code enforcement officers will be responsible for the removal of illegal signs and small debris. Lawn maintenance, including tree and shrubbery trimming, will still be maintained by DeKalb County.

As stipulated in the committee's resolution, citizen membership within the committee must be nominated, then approved by city council. Contact your councilperson for details.

All committee positions are voluntary, without compensation.

Each member shall serve a one year term.

All meetings are open to the public. As a Covid-19 precaution, all meetings are virtual for the public to view on YouTube's livestream. View the city's YouTube Channel.

As stipulated in the board’s resolution, membership within the board must be nominated, then approved by existing board members. Contact your councilperson for details.

All board positions are voluntary, without compensation.

As to the initial terms of the five Board members, they are as follows: two initial Board members shall be designated to serve a term of two years, and three initial Board members shall be designated to serve a term of four years. After expiration of any term thereafter, each Board member shall serve a term of four years.

Terms of each Board member shall expire on December 31 of the Board member's term regardless whether a successor has been appointed to the Board member's position. Successive terms are permissible, but in no event shall a member be permitted to serve more than eight consecutive years. Any Board member may be removed with or without cause by the City Council.

All meetings are open to the public. As a Covid-19 precaution, all meetings are virtual for the public to view on YouTube's livestream. View the city's YouTube Channel.

As stipulated in the committee’s resolution, citizen membership within the committee must be nominated, then approved by city council. Contact your councilperson for details.

All committee positions are voluntary, without compensation.

Each member shall serve until the end of the city's fiscal year; consecutive terms are permissible.

All meetings are open to the public. As a Covid-19 precaution, all meetings are virtual for the public to view on YouTube's livestream.  View the city's YouTube Channel.

As stipulated in the committee’s resolution, citizen membership within the committee must be nominated, then approved by city council. Contact your councilperson for details.

All committee positions are voluntary, without compensation.

Each member shall serve until the succeeding end of the city's fiscal year; consecutive terms are permissible. Any member may be removed with or without cause by the City Council.

Recreation Center

• Mon. - Thurs. | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Fri. | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sat. | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ALL Parks

• Dawn to Dusk

Aquatic Center

• Mon. - Sat. | 12 noon to 7 p.m.
• Sun. | 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

We use CivicRec for program registration and reservations.

We book our rental spaces one year in advance and we prefer no later than 60 days before the request date.

Renters are responsible for removal of trash, or any debris amassed before, during and after their event. Tables and chairs are available.

First visit the CivicRec portal online. Afterwards, if you would like to speak with someone please email Program Coordinator, Tanya Diaz.

Adults (14 & older) - $12 

Youth (13 & younger) - $9

Individual Season Pass Membership - $125

Yes, but all coolers are checked at the time of entry. No alcohol is allowed into the waterpark.

Yes, please email Parks & Recreation for more information regarding permitting your event, activity, or food truck.

Yes.

Large - Hardwood 30 inches, DBH, Medium-Safewood 30 inches, DBH, Small tree 10 inches

100 per inch = DBH

Yes. All developments over 5 acres shall submit a tree replacement and landscaping plan that is subject to review by the City Arborist.

No. Please submit a landscape/tree replacement plan with a survey.

No, a review shall be conducted by the city arborist.