Zoning Changes
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Zoning Changes, from most recent to least.
DC Office of Planning Proposes By-Right Conversions to Residential
Nena Perry-Brown | January 4th 2022
The rule change would apply to buildings constructed after November 1978 in mixed-use and downtown zones.... read»
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»
From Homes to Performance Spaces, How a Zoning Change Could Transform DC Alleys
Nena Perry-Brown | June 4th 2020
Proposed zoning amendments would enable more construction on alley lots, and create the potential for public performances there.... read»
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»
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A Case for Commercial at DC's Self-Storage Facilities
Nena Perry-Brown | January 21st 2020
A proposed zoning text amendment would require new self-storage facilities in DC's PDR zones to activate the ground floor.... read»
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
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»
Could Carver Langston Get DC's First RF-4 Zone?
Nena Perry-Brown | November 13th 2019
This zone identification is aimed at maintaining the appearance of an area's existing housing stock. ... read»
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 Council Chair Applies for Short-Term Rental Zoning Amendment
Nena Perry-Brown | July 29th 2019
Two months before a short-term rental regulation bill is scheduled to be implemented in DC, the Council is nudging the Zoning Commission to permit sho... read»
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