read Urban Turf's post: where each Zoning Commission commissioner stands on the R-4 pop-up zoning proposal

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Where Zoning Commissioners Stand on DC’s Proposed Pop-Up Rule

February 10, 2015

by  Lark Turner

                          

The Zoning Commission is strongly divided on a proposed rule aimed at stopping residential pop-ups in DC. But if commissioners’ opinions hold steady, the rule is likely to be implemented on a divided vote.
                                   

The proposal, floated by Office of Planning, would limit the by-right height in R-4 districts to 35 feet and essentially prevent conversions of rowhouses into apartments in these districts. It’s been applauded by neighbors of some existing pop-ups, but also critiqued for being overly broad without addressing the real issue many have with pop-ups: Ugly design. For a primer on what’s being proposed by the Office of Planning, head over here.
                    

Here’s the breakdown of where commissioners seem to stand on the issue currently:

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