Zoning
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Zoning, from most recent to least.
Arlington County Expected to Expand Accessory Dwelling Regulations
Nena Perry-Brown | November 13th 2017
Later this month, the Arlington County Board is expected to approve a suite of amendments to the accessory dwelling regulations to make it easier for ... read»
Ward 8 Residents Want Commercial Site Rezoned to Residential
Nena Perry-Brown | October 6th 2017
ANC 8A has filed a map amendment application in hopes of preventing construction of a storage center and paving the way for future residential develop... read»
Upzoning Not Approved for Penn Branch Shopping Center -- Yet
Nena Perry-Brown | October 3rd 2017
Last night, the Zoning Commission delayed deciding on whether to approve an application to upzone the Penn Branch Shopping Center.... read»
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Plans for Petworth Hop-Back Filed With Zoning
Nena Perry-Brown | May 10th 2017
Last month, UrbanTurf reported on a proposed hop-back in Petworth, where two adjacent rowhouses would be turned into six townhouse-style units. Now, t... read»
A DC Petition Against Rear Addition Restrictions
Nena Perry-Brown | April 26th 2017
Just over a week ago, the Zoning Commission amended its regulations to limit by-right rear extensions for DC residences. Now, a developer has started ... read»
Forget Pop Ups, Say Hello to the Petworth Hop-Back
Nena Perry-Brown | April 4th 2017
A development partnership is proposing to build a "hop-back" behind two Petworth rowhouses, creating six townhouse-style units across an "elongated bu... read»
September's Zoning Amendments Omitted a Zone; OP Recommends a Remedy
Nena Perry-Brown | January 24th 2017
Last September, the Zoning Commission implemented an extensive overhaul of the zoning regulations; however, those new designations neglected to includ... read»
Best Zoning Change in 2016: Accessory Dwellings
Nena Perry-Brown | December 20th 2016
Several amendments to the District's zoning code were enacted in September, with one of the most interesting and potentially game-changing allowances ... read»
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