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Zoning Code

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

Arlington County Approves Expanding Ground-Floor Uses Along Columbia Pike

Arlington County Approves Expanding Ground-Floor Uses Along Columbia Pike

Nena Perry-Brown | November 15th 2021

The Arlington County Board approved updates to the county zoning code to make it easier to incorporate ground-floor uses along the corridor.... read»

A Move to Get More Homes and Performance Spaces in DC Alleys Takes a Step Forward

A Move to Get More Homes and Performance Spaces in DC Alleys Takes a Step Forward

Nena Perry-Brown | July 14th 2020

On Monday, the DC Zoning Commission voted to approve amendments that could enable more alley dwellings to be constructed in DC and more alley events ... read»

How Missing Middle Housing Can be Inserted in DC's Zones

How Missing Middle Housing Can be Inserted in DC's Zones

Nena Perry-Brown | February 26th 2020

A local architecture firm is lending additional perspective into how missing middle housing can be infilled with the city's existing zoning.... read»

A Bill in Montgomery County Aims to Power 50,000 Homes With Solar Energy

A Bill in Montgomery County Aims to Power 50,000 Homes With Solar Energy

Nena Perry-Brown | January 22nd 2020

Councilmember Hans Riemer and Council Vice President Tom Hucker introduced a bill to permit community solar farms on up to 2% of the 93,000 acres the ... read»

Expanded Inclusionary Zoning Program Could Include Areas of Flexibility

Expanded Inclusionary Zoning Program Could Include Areas of Flexibility

Nena Perry-Brown | January 7th 2020

The Zoning Commission is expected to set down the proposed IZ expansion for a public hearing.... read»

DC Agency May Restrict Construction in Areas That May Eventually Be Underwater

DC Agency May Restrict Construction in Areas That May Eventually Be Underwater

Nena Perry-Brown | January 6th 2020

The Department of Energy and Environment is considering changes to the floodplain regulations which would restrict construction in areas expected to b... read»

Amid Comp Plan Conversation, DC Hosts Forum on History of Disparate Housing Distribution

Amid Comp Plan Conversation, DC Hosts Forum on History of Disparate Housing Distribution

Nena Perry-Brown | December 9th 2019

Held immediately after an open house on the Comprehensive Plan, the forum seems to be the city's first attempt to educate Ward 3 residents on the lega... read»

DC Zoning Commission Approves Short-Term Rental Definition on Emergency Basis

DC Zoning Commission Approves Short-Term Rental Definition on Emergency Basis

Nena Perry-Brown | October 25th 2019

The Commission opted to define short-term rentals in the zoning code based on the law passed last year.... read»

DC Hearing on Short-Term Rentals Raises More Questions

DC Hearing on Short-Term Rentals Raises More Questions

Nena Perry-Brown | October 18th 2019

The Zoning Commission is expected to rule on short-term rentals next week.... read»

DC's Office of Planning Hints at Allowing Second Short-Term Rentals in DC

DC's Office of Planning Hints at Allowing Second Short-Term Rentals in DC

Nena Perry-Brown | September 3rd 2019

The OP report states that "an allowance for one additional premise to be eligible as a short-term rental would not be unreasonably permissive."... read»

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