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Zoning Changes

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Zoning Changes, from most recent to least.

Ward 8 Residents Want Commercial Site Rezoned to Residential

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»

Zoning Change Would Make Way for a Mixed-Use Project at Penn Branch Shopping Center

Zoning Change Would Make Way for a Mixed-Use Project at Penn Branch Shopping Center

Nena Perry-Brown | June 1st 2017

Jair Lynch has taken the first step toward redeveloping the Penn Branch Shopping Center into a mixed-use project.... read»

New Inclusionary Zoning Rules in DC Will Take Effect in June

New Inclusionary Zoning Rules in DC Will Take Effect in June

Nena Perry-Brown | May 1st 2017

Last summer, the Zoning Commission voted in favor of lowering the standard income threshold for newly-constructed inclusionary zoning rental units, fr... read»

A DC Petition Against Rear Addition Restrictions

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»

September's Zoning Amendments Omitted a Zone; OP Recommends a Remedy

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

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»

Obama Calls on Cities to Loosen Zoning Restrictions

Obama Calls on Cities to Loosen Zoning Restrictions

Nena Perry-Brown | September 26th 2016

Today, the Obama administration is calling on cities and counties to explore reforming the rules governing housing, land use and construction in order... read»

Alley Dwellings and Corner Stores: New Zoning Rules Take Effect

Alley Dwellings and Corner Stores: New Zoning Rules Take Effect

Nena Perry-Brown | September 6th 2016

The first comprehensive overhaul of the zoning code since 1958 went into effect today, and while most of the changes are more technical than tangible,... read»

Are DC's RPP Restrictions Working?

Are DC's RPP Restrictions Working?

Nena Perry-Brown | July 25th 2016

A couple years after the residential parking permit (RPP) ban became a common proposal for city developers, it is unclear if the restrictions will act... read»

Don't Call Them Tiny Houses: The New Housing Prototypes Coming to DC

Don't Call Them Tiny Houses: The New Housing Prototypes Coming to DC

Nena Perry-Brown | June 15th 2016

In preparation for the changes to the zoning code related to accessory apartments and alley dwellings, the R. Michael Cross Design Group shared with U... read»

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