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Zoning Rewrite

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

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»

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»

Two of DC's Tiny Homes Are Heading For Greener Pastures

Two of DC's Tiny Homes Are Heading For Greener Pastures

Lark Turner | August 22nd 2014

Two of the tiny houses on an alley lot in Stronghold are parting ways with Brian Levy and his Minim House.... read»

Pipeline: New Condos & Apartments Coming to the DC Area

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