Good Growth DeKalb supporters at a Dekalb County’s Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on February 13, 2013. Photo: Jonathan Hillyer
LEGAL ACTION FILED
On Friday, March 15, attorneys for Good Growth DeKalb filed suit in DeKalb County Superior Court, contending that the County granted a building permit for construction of a Walmart Supercenter at Suburban Plaza in violation of its own ordinances.
In early January, we filed an internal DeKalb County administrative appeal contending that truck, tree and hydrology ordinances were not followed in granting the building permit to Selig Enterprises, owner of Suburban Plaza. This appeal was directed to the Technical Board of Appeals, as required by county law. However, the Technical Board of Appeals does not exist.
We believe the county must follow its own ordinances, listen to the vast majority of residents who oppose this development and develop a long-range development plan for the county that promotes truly sustainable growth — as opposed to outdated big box development that worsens traffic, destroys neighborhoods and overtaxes infrastructure.
COME DISCUSS THE NEXT STEPS
Please join our next monthly meetings on Tuesday, April 9 & May 14 at 7:00 p.m. at N. Decatur Presbyterian Church (map) to find out what’s happening with our efforts to halt the Walmart and how you can help.
WE NEED YOUR STRONG AND STEADY SUPPORT
Defeating this massive development requires a long-term commitment by us all. Make your tax-deductible contribution today. If you don’t need tax-deductability (this saves us money), please contribute by clicking here.
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