TUCKER, Ga. — In DeKalb County, a debate has been simmering for weeks about changing the rules for drive-through restaurants in the city of Tucker. On Monday, council members made a final decision.

Tucker's downtown area has grown increasingly popular and walkable, with new storefronts and restaurants, and limited space for cars.

The City Council had to choose between two options, one that would make rules significantly stricter. The one that passed changes the zoning districts, restricting where the drive-throughs would be allowed.

The City Council opted for the option that maintains the current rules, including keeping drive-throughs at least 60 feet from homes, requiring a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet, and mandating 10 car spaces in each lane. But it does tweak special perm

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