| 单词 | zoning |
| 例句 | “So I heard your dad is building a runway on your property. That’s against the zoning laws around here.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z In a surprise move, the commission voted unanimously not to recommend the zoning change. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “That’s what you get for zoning out. What were you thinking about?” Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z At least I thought she was zoning back in. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z As usual in these cases, the city ignored the pleas of residents and granted Greenberg the zoning variance he wanted. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I just keep shooting hoops, zoning out, pretending that I will never have to go into my house again—that I will never have to remember what happened before I began shooting hoops. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She sets me to work “zoning” the Bobbie Brooks knit summer dresses, a task that could serve as an IQ test for the severely cognitively challenged. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z And because I was the first one, I took my favorite seat for zoning out: last row, left window. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “He was the person responsible for local residential zoning,” Gerald says. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Any leftover time is to be devoted to zoning. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I flinch at the sound of Amelia’s voice and realize I’ve been zoning out. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Back in fourth grade, our teacher, Ms. Diamatis, started calling him Bob English Who Draws because he was always zoning out and doodling with a superfine Sharpie. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z As long as the area has a current Permission to Terrorize zoning permit from the Department of Supernatural Licenses and Records. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z It’s not like I’m intentionally zoning out, but somehow I can’t land myself in the conversation. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z Supreme Court outlawed community zoning by race in 1917, segregationists had to develop another means for achieving this same exclusionary end. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “The Plain Dealer is the real paper. The Sun Press is just local stuff: city council meetings and zoning boards and who won the science fair.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “Just tell your dad,” he said, “that I’ve already submitted his zoning violation to the Community Council meeting.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The group warned Mayor Grabarek about the situation and asked that the council deny Greenberg’s request for a zoning waiver that would allow him to build even more properties in Edgemont. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z I was busy enough shifting into my new role at city hall, which entailed going to more zoning board meetings and fewer senior citizen picnics than my previous job had. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The Brooklyn zoning board was meeting that afternoon and he had no one to cover it. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Dad started driving while I stared out the window, zoning out to his favorite jazz station on the radio. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z At once radical and simple, its target was nothing more, and nothing less, than zoning—the most common American way to control land use. The Plight of the Urban Planner 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z It's a kind of zoning out, I think. Frank Lampard interview: 'It was very difficult for me to write a kids' book' 2013-06-01T07:00:18Z The camps were eventually shut down by authorities citing zoning regulations and public health concerns. Dozens arrested at N.Y. Occupy rally 2012-03-18T05:49:02Z My sense is that its a losing battle to use zoning and land use law to maintain the garment industry in mid-town Manhattan. A Debate Over the Home of New York’s Fashion Industry 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z For 90 minutes, Mr. Chu and his partner chronicled the Dantean world of local zoning, health codes and neighborhood complaints. Brooklyn Brainery Offers Popular Courses 2012-04-04T21:47:16Z There are hot stones and plush white robes, chats by the fire pit and periods of zoning out. ‘Bodies They Ritual’ Review: Plush Robes and Cults 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z The “9 x 18” proposal capitalizes on an outdated and onerous zoning mandate that requires private developers to build parking spaces for new apartments in certain parts of the city. ‘9 x 18’ Plan Ties Development Rules to Public Benefits 2014-09-14T04:00:00Z And given the city’s notorious lack of zoning laws, it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that restaurateurs are setting up shop in refreshingly unusual spaces. 2010-02-06T04:46:00Z And indeed, Gittrich’s zoning appeal was shot down by the City Planning Commission in March. Wichita resumes its fight for reproductive freedom 2013-04-12T14:49:00Z “Any kind of detention center, due to zoning and other factors, they are typically placed in the outskirts of a downtown area,” said spokesman Bryan Cox. Immigrants in detention centers are often hundreds of miles from legal help 2017-05-21T04:00:00Z The township’s zoning director claims to have received complaints over the name of Moon’s business, but Moon claims she was granted a license, and plans to keep the name of her business as-is. Nail salon defends risqué name, claims customers like it 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z It’s partly that Houston has no zoning, so you really can be in the city, and then you go two blocks and there’s this really large empty space. True Hollywood story: The producer and the Black Panther 2012-06-09T19:00:00Z It's all right to take care of yourself by briefly zoning out. New movies to stream over the long weekend, from “Ambulance” to “Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special” 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z In 16 rapid-fire designs the architects streamlined the standard “wedding cake” model, getting rid of the serial setbacks that had resulted from a zoning regulation intended to maintain daylight on the street. Renewing an Affair With the Empire State Building 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Industry remains prominent in the area, protected by zoning and geographic forces, including being hemmed in by the river and a phalanx of highways. For a Seattle Enclave, Isolation May Be Its Salvation 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z Jackson Heights in an accident of demography, geography and zoning. Frederick Wiseman: The Filmmaker Who Shows Us Ourselves 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z He wants his students to be skilled at pitching ideas in the real world of developers, zoning boards and skeptical neighbors. ‘The best thing since the brick’ 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z It's about the gleaming new stadiums that rise up in major cities every few years without fail, despite protests and lawsuits and complaints to the zoning board. "The Social Network": A modern horror film 2010-10-04T18:01:00Z Unless you move into a pal’s back yard or live in an RV park, local zoning and code restrictions are a big bummer for the mobile generation’s trendiest alternative to suburban McMansions and Manhattan high-rises. HGTV loves a Tiny house; you do too, but in the communities that need them most they’re outlawed 2017-01-07T05:00:00Z Moreover, golf carries with it attendant issues of land use, which fits in nicely with zoning. An art group's mini-golf links take on L.A. zoning, density and Trump's Palos Verdes golf course 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z As a result, cities, driven by “homevoters” — essentially single-issue voters who wanted to protect their property values — began passing zoning ordinances to limit growth and “protect neighborhoods.” Where America’s Fight for Housing Is an All-Out War 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Part of the problem for many artists is zoning. Rent hikes and evictions — is this the last stand for artists in the Arts District? 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z Africatown was designated as a historic district in 2009 but has been long blighted by a paper plant and pollution; zoning protections came much too late for its residents. Sundance: ‘Descendant’ chronicles a Black history uncovered 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z It was only a temporary setback: Compass was granted the zoning relief on June 3. With Compass Coffee, two ex-Marines find their way home At the time, Butlin said that Camas County "does not regulate private airstrips under the current zoning ordinance." Work on airstrip for Bruce Willis suspended due to zoning 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Los Angeles is in the middle of revamping its zoning code and the details are just the sort of thing to … zzzzz. Essential Arts & Culture: L.A. Phil wraps up the season, Tony Awards coming up, reconsidering Frank Lloyd Wright 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z If I wanted to hear pathetic old people whimper about other pathetic old people, I'd attend more neighborhood zoning meetings. "Survivor's" stunning comeback 2010-11-21T00:01:00Z The second hole outlines how zoning works; the third, studded with miniature buildings of all sizes, looks at issues of bulk and density — and how density, in Los Angeles, is generally relegated to lower-income neighborhoods. An art group's mini-golf links take on L.A. zoning, density and Trump's Palos Verdes golf course 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z The city says it followed proper zoning procedures. Building with country music legacy partially demolished 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z Preservationists reined in some of the worst development with stricter zoning regulations. Architecture Review: Archea Architects’ Headquarters for Antinori Winemakers 2013-08-26T22:09:16Z Mr. Wexler-Beron, of Rainbow Mansion, would like to create a primer on addressing zoning, lobbying and financial issues, a kind of “Communes 101” for the modern age. Bay Area Millennials are Flocking to Communes 2013-12-12T00:53:10Z In our technology-obsessed world, libraries provide tranquil sanctuaries for zoning out with physical books. 'Improbable Libraries' a fascinating trek among the stacks 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z The use of the site as a medical facility complies with city zoning codes, and officials said they welcomed the proposal. Uproar over Naperville fertility clinic plan 2012-04-04T03:09:00Z The City needs to acknowledge that the zoning did not fail. A Debate Over the Home of New York’s Fashion Industry 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z We would be watching “DuckTales” after school, and I would be eating chips and zoning out. Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: A Shakespeare Scholar Turned Nazi Hunter 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z The zoning laws there were less restrictive than in Central Los Angeles, and he knew there was a need. The Store Where Los Angeles Converges 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z It both conforms to and departs from stoner stereotypes that most conversations at Meadow Lands dug into riveting topics like zoning variances, building materials and water use rules. Cannabis capitalism: who is making money in the marijuana industry? 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z But several of his colleagues questioned whether they have the authority to rule on the proposal outside of the basic zoning issues. Uproar over Naperville fertility clinic plan 2012-04-04T03:09:00Z Shreveport, La., served notice on a Little Free Library that violated zoning laws. Officials threaten to destroy a Little Free Library in Texas 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z A century ago Berkeley became the first California city to adopt single-family zoning, with the explicit goal of restricting Black and brown people from certain neighborhoods. Los Angeles Has a Housing Crisis. Can Design Help? 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z Then, in October of 2018, they expanded to New York, where they were hit with zoning lawsuits after just three months of operation. The Trumpian Origins of New York’s Floating Billboard Problem 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z At first glance, zoning doesn’t seem like such a dynamic and political thing, but it is. Paul Haggis on “Show Me a Hero” and bringing the politics of fear to life: “That’s still what we do all the time. It’s how politics is practiced in America” 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z And if you’ve ever doubted the power of zoning, look at how the fiercely protected countryside butts up against Western Europe’s largest city. Personal Journeys: Viewing the World From an Airline Window Seat 2010-03-24T21:25:00Z Fearing hordes of unbathed tripping hippies and wild-eyed radicals, the town’s zoning board reversed a previous decision to allow the event. Elliot Tiber, Who With a Permit Unleashed Woodstock and Himself, Dies at 81 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z More than 50 neighbors signed the letter, which was circulated after a Jan. 14 notice about the zoning application. Shakespeare Theatre still faces hurdles for new administrative center 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z Michael Mountz, borough manager and zoning officer, said he has seen several instances of agreements of sale that were made contingent on approval of variances. Future of author John Updike's Pa. house uncertain 2012-04-19T15:35:09Z Recently, the city passed zoning amendments that allow certain development rights to be transferred or sold within an 80-odd block district around Grand Central. Times Square, Grand Central and the Laws That Build the City 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z “It’s like going to a zoning meeting, it’s just not that exciting.” What Soft Market? Resiliency Rules 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z No zoning changes are required since the Powerhouse conforms to the area’s industrial use. The Batcave, a Graffiti Landmark in Brooklyn, Grows Up 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Architects drawn by the industrial zoning are conceiving hundreds of residential and LEED-certified commercial spaces. In a Montreal Neighborhood, Barbershops and Bars 2013-08-21T15:11:12Z But Joe Ahearn, a spokesman for the collective, said the group was looking for a more conventional setup where zoning would not be an issue: a Bushwick storefront with apartments above it. Monster Island to Close, and Underground Clubs Lose a Haven 2011-09-11T20:57:56Z As usual in a Wiseman film, we sit in on a lot meetings — of committees and organizations whose business includes zoning, water service and the placement of a park bench. Review: ‘Monrovia, Indiana’ Is a Sharp, Lyrical Look at Small-Town America 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z Though no one was hurt, Heemeyer used the makeshift tank to demolish 13 buildings in the town, before killing himself inside the vehicle — all over a zoning dispute. What’s on TV Saturday: ‘I Used to Go Here’ and Monster Trucks 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z I used to go to chapel twice a day, and the experience was of zoning out. Bedwyr Williams: why I'm taking a space observatory to Venice 2013-04-14T17:00:01Z One attempt has been inclusionary zoning, which allows developers to exceed zoning restrictions and receive subsidies if they commit to making a portion of their apartments “affordable” for a certain period of time. The Plight of the Urban Planner 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z “Then there’s the zoning. Then structural. I try to keep it as simple as possible.” Want to see an urban chalet? We got one right here 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z The other, reflecting the perspective of housing activists in the area, encourages skepticism about zoning changes currently being championed by Mayor Bill de Blasio. Brooklyn Museum Puts Artwork From Its Critics on Display 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z “It’s preposterous to say that zoning doesn’t allow for artwork,” he said. Seattle’s Museum of Museums is set to open, but there’s still drama over its 3rd floor 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z All the factors you mentioned would likely come into play, along with local zoning laws and real estate competition. In Transit Blog: Ask a Railroad Station Expert 2011-12-28T15:43:27Z Private developers in New York are forever seeking exemptions to get around constraints that zoning or other forms of regulation establish precisely to protect neighborhoods from overbuilding and to preserve landmarks. NYU2031: University?s Plans for Greenwich Village 2012-03-22T17:26:23Z Restaurateurs also have to navigate numerous local government departments, including health, planning and zoning, which may not be as well prepared to handle independent owners’ needs as cities are. America’s Next Great Restaurants Are in the Suburbs. But Can They Thrive There? 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z His lens captured a scene that mostly faded with the advent of interstates, tighter zoning ordinances and tougher environmental laws. Retro signs galore: The ultimate American road trip 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z In 2017, the Los Angeles City Council expanded zoning laws to regulate hillside construction, but because it was a pilot program, the Franklin project was exempt and permits were issued. The Fight for Franklin Canyon 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Officials rejected the zoning amendment the Rouse Co. proposed. Here’s a suburban experiment cities can learn from 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z Starting in the 19th century, Rothstein found that virtually every branch of government helped perpetuate pervasive residential segregation, using tactics like racial zoning and biased tax exemptions. New in Paperback: ‘Priestdaddy,’ ‘The Golden Legend’ 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z Running a production of such impact and magnitude in a residential area doesn't violate any zoning restrictions? James Franco's neighbours claim he is turning LA home into production house 2013-03-11T11:26:23Z But the club’s capacity reached a tipping point in October after local authorities temporarily closed two electronic-music spots, Weetamix and the MOA, for zoning and health law violations. The Counterculture Pushes Back 2011-02-22T13:30:04Z “Blacks and whites sacrificed blood, sweat and tears to make things happen,” says David Vollin, a zoning engineer with the District’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. A black college closed in 1955, but its fading alumni fight to pass on a legacy 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z Last month, the local zoning appeals board ruled in MIC’s favor, lifting the cap and permitting it to expand. A mainstream journalist opposed a mosque’s expansion. Is such activism appropriate? 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z In Wisconsin, counties can challenge zoning but not licensing ordinances, which fall under town police powers. Farmers? sand-frac nightmare 2012-05-21T16:31:00Z The Sharon zoning commission voted unanimously in September to approve the request. Jasper Johns Still Doesn’t Want to Explain His Art 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z As if by the wave of an occult hand, the Woonsocket zoning commission voted last night to. All the News That’s Fit to Screen: Movies About Journalism 2012-06-08T18:19:24Z The cities where they sit, often worried about zoning ordinances and safety codes, rarely offer to preserve them. Concrete Daisies? There’s a Fine for That. 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z In a recent article for Jacobin, he argues that there is a general “overreliance on zoning,” which is, in any case, “a tool ill-equipped to confront the private land and property markets.” The Plight of the Urban Planner 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z For instance, with respect to zoning, a mobile, residential tiny house can’t legally be placed on a vacant commercially zoned lot. HGTV loves a Tiny house; you do too, but in the communities that need them most they’re outlawed 2017-01-07T05:00:00Z In 1910, Baltimore tried to institute zoning on explicitly racial lines, before the Supreme Court struck down the practice. The Plight of the Urban Planner 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z People are still asking for buses and groceries, but people are also asking for computer science degrees at Tulane, recycling programs and zoning ordinances And the right people are listening. The Web for the neighborhood 2012-07-04T14:05:00Z Politicians manipulate zoning laws to allow massive developments with only token nods at mixed income housing. Gentrification’s insidious violence: The truth about American cities 2014-04-08T18:34:00Z Since then, local officials have determined that Flatt is in violation of local zoning laws. New York man fights to keep beloved emotional support pig 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z “The Deuce,” beginning Sunday, is about the sex trade in the same way that Mr. Simon’s “The Wire” was about drugs, his “Treme” was about jazz and his “Show Me a Hero” was about zoning. Review: HBO’s ‘The Deuce’ Works a Vibrant Hustle in the Naked City 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z As for housing, the city’s regulatory and zoning policies are more responsible for driving up costs than tech companies. Amazon’s HQ2 Will Benefit From New York City. But What Does New York Get? 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z The Washington Post reported in May 1985, when the zoning commission first passed emergency regulations, that the District had 130 fast-food restaurants, 35 more than the previous year. Restaurateurs enraged as D.C. bars some fast-casual eateries 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z Kahlo and Diego Rivera in Detroit ... the spiritual aspect of TED Talks .... grappling with zoning issues in Houston and Los Angeles. Here’s what we’ve got in the Roundup: Roundup: Madonna stingy with her Kahlo, a pyramid lost, a city found 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z There was also no need for jumping the hurdles zoning laws sometimes erect. Farmers? sand-frac nightmare 2012-05-21T16:31:00Z In Maryland, tiny-house legality will likely be handled at the local level as a zoning or building code issue, according to Wiley Hall, acting communications director for the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development. Tiny house, big benefits: Freedom from a mortgage — and stuff 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z “My feeling is that it would have to be tied to tenant activism,” she says, “like becoming more active about the things we need, like stronger rent laws and positive zoning.” In New York City's Lower East Side, gardening is a political act of resistance 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z When they found a lot, with space and zoning for their studios, they pounced, living in the little house there while building the four-story studio out back as they could afford it. Artist Patti Warashina is at home in the studio and in the garden 2013-11-21T00:08:14Z But this is a residential area, and there are zoning restrictions. | The House That Coco Built 2013-06-07T16:21:12Z It’s certainly no Pebble Beach, but these unusual mini-golf links offer a fine opportunity to tackle challenging fairways and hone your putting — all while learning about city zoning. An art group's mini-golf links take on L.A. zoning, density and Trump's Palos Verdes golf course 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z The county caved, and his special zoning was adopted. Here’s a suburban experiment cities can learn from 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z “Building codes and zoning ordinances need to change to accommodate smaller and tiny houses.” HGTV loves a Tiny house; you do too, but in the communities that need them most they’re outlawed 2017-01-07T05:00:00Z The site already has 38 pages of articles, including coverage of the coronavirus’s toll, crime and zoning issues. Robin Kemp lost her news job in Clayton County, Ga. — but she kept reporting the news. It paid off on election week. 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z In Montana, zoning requirements limit dispensaries by proximity to schools and churches. The complexities of cannabis: How I learned growing pot isn't for slackers 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z The zoning succeeded in nurturing the creative eco-system which is the heart of today’s industry. A Debate Over the Home of New York’s Fashion Industry 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z Field of Dreams 13: A farmer gets hauled before the Dyerville, Iowa, zoning commission for building an unauthorized recreational facility. Style Invitational Week 1304: What if you could wonder . . . whatever? 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z They assuredly don’t need restrictive zoning laws and xenophobic stabs at urban renewal. Books of The Times: Want a New Life? Wait Here 2011-03-17T14:45:49Z The city’s brewery boom of the last five years has largely occurred in warehouses and industrial buildings outside Manhattan that offer ample space and appropriate zoning. Autumn Brings Breweries, Bars and a Taproom 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z They also argue that the project violates local zoning codes and application procedures. Marin County planners approve George Lucas project 2012-02-28T02:34:16Z “Prepping food is surprisingly relaxing, and a great way of zoning out from all that brain work,” says Sam Gates, the author of The Batch Cook Book, out next month. The golden hour: 15 ways to change your life in a work-from-home lunch break 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z It’s an owner who is flagrantly violating local zoning and building codes and landmark restrictions. Addition to Landmark Is Disputed 2011-01-05T23:05:07Z He learned that meditation and staying present in the moment keep him from zoning out. The naked truth about nude art modeling 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z The National Trust finds that there are two main threats to Little Havana, “upzoning,” a proposed change in zoning that would allow taller buildings, and the lack of protection for scattered historic buildings. In Miami, Cuban Culture, No Passport Required 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z They applied for an exemption but failed to follow proper procedure in hanging an orange zoning sign in their window, delaying their request. With Compass Coffee, two ex-Marines find their way home Aldermen also involve themselves in administrative matters such as zoning decisions, which is unusual among major U.S. cities. Aldermen to reap generous pensions 2012-05-01T02:03:00Z The zoning application process will take several months, said Terry Lee, a spokesman for the Bard who formerly worked in community outreach with the D.C. mayor’s office. Shakespeare Theatre still faces hurdles for new administrative center 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z The real-estate market was reaching its heights," he says, "and anything we looked at either was financially out of sight or ... problematic because of zoning. Sergei Tschernisch: In 17 years at Cornish's helm, mission accomplished 2011-05-14T04:33:09Z To further complicate matters, placement on a property is determined by local zoning and land use regulations. Tiny house, big benefits: Freedom from a mortgage — and stuff 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Braman refused to discuss the building’s total cost and played down an appeal filed by two of the site’s neighbors to reverse its city zoning approval. Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, Names Ellen Salpeter as Director 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z It was a challenging property, with strict zoning restrictions and a top floor suffering from neglect, nonfunctioning fixtures and a lot of mold. Historic Beacon Hill grocery gets new life as arts center 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z Naturally, no mini-golf on zoning would be complete without looking at the ways in which the course’s designers say developers game the system. An art group's mini-golf links take on L.A. zoning, density and Trump's Palos Verdes golf course 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Though zoning is a legislative act, it is sometimes influenced by the efforts of a handful of well-connected people at a neighborhood association, or sometimes by a single, well-connected member of a zoning board. The Plight of the Urban Planner 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Other factors also put pressure on the business: rising real estate prices and local zoning laws. The last (porn) picture shows: Once dotted with dozens of adults cinemas, L.A. now only has two 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z Because they don’t understand that these businesses often have a shorter financial runway than large restaurant groups or chains, the planners are less likely to provide economic development grants or loosen zoning restrictions. America’s Next Great Restaurants Are in the Suburbs. But Can They Thrive There? 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Nearly one in five residential properties in Whistler is listed on Airbnb, though options in-season can still be tough to find owing to zoning restrictions. 36 Hours in Whistler 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z In the same way, the "Toy Story" films depict children who play imaginatively with old-fashioned, low-tech toys like Buzz and Woody all day, instead of zoning out in front of "Toy Story" films. "Toy Story 3": Loads of calculated summer delight! 2010-06-18T00:20:00Z Only in California’s paradoxical politics could “rich homeowners who fought for the sanctity of single-family zoning … be in alignment with poor renters fighting gentrification.” Where America’s Fight for Housing Is an All-Out War 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z The county's planning and zoning commission approved the request, but the county commission wants him to explain his earlier remarks. Official: Kilmer to address NM county's concerns 2010-06-02T17:01:00Z Fix the City is a potentially muscular adversary with a track record that includes a 2013 victory over the city in a lawsuit that overturned zoning changes for development in Hollywood. L.A. panel OKs Academy Museum, but objections are heard 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z Ms. Lepore said that it took her some time to believe that Mr. Bloomberg was committed to protecting the garment district and upholding zoning laws in the area. Bill de Blasio: The Fashion World Warily Eyes a New Mayor After 12 Years With Michael R. Bloomberg 2014-02-06T00:33:42Z Were he your neighbor, you would not wish to engage him in a zoning dispute. Books of The Times: ‘A Wilderness of Error,’ by Errol Morris, on the MacDonald Trial 2012-09-10T23:33:39Z Like many Wisconsin towns where a culture of diehard individualism sees zoning as an assault on personal freedom, Greenfield and all its municipalities, including Tunnel City, are unzoned. Farmers? sand-frac nightmare 2012-05-21T16:31:00Z “The billboards that are dark are that way because of zoning issues or actions taken by the City of New York, not because of low demand,” he said. Look Up! All Signs Point to Art 2014-04-06T23:00:00Z Had so many centuries of civilization led only to this, a Mafia-infested area of ugly concrete, bad roads, poor zoning? Favorite Place: Seduced by Naples 2013-12-13T16:02:13Z She was sentenced to prison in 2009 after pleading guilty to taking payoffs and campaign contributions from developers in return for zoning changes. Rapper Rhymefest could be on Chicago City Council 2011-02-18T21:36:20Z In his latest “Building Type” column, Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne looks at how current zoning and environmental laws put a damper on the development of new housing and mass transit. Essential Arts & Culture: Misty Copeland and Dudamel, 'Heisenberg' uncertainty, authenticity in casting 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z This includes the impending rezoning of skid row, issues of density, and the ways in which powerful developers often find ways to do end runs around zoning laws. An art group's mini-golf links take on L.A. zoning, density and Trump's Palos Verdes golf course 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z But, he added, “a brand like High Times comes with a whole host of connotations that are sure to create challenges with zoning boards, City Councils, neighboring residents and local politicians.” High Times Wants to Be the Playboy of Pot 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z The Edgertons might get a reprieve, however: a Shreveport city councilman told the newspaper that "a resolution is being drafted to waive existing Little Free Libraries" from zoning laws. Little Free Libraries on the wrong side of the law 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z Last year, Germany’s Parliament changed zoning rules to reclassify clubs as equal to concert halls and better protect them from encroaching gentrification. With New Museum, Officials Give Techno the Stamp of Approval 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Walking through the park under their influence doesn’t feel like your typical exercise in tuning in and zoning out. Perspective | ‘Soundwalk’ turns Central Park into an intoxicating musical adventure 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z But zoning on implicitly racial lines has persisted because of Americans’ preference for single-family housing over apartment buildings—multifamily housing was associated with poorer renters of color. The Plight of the Urban Planner 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Instead, the “9 x 18” plan turns the zoning requirement into a kind of commodity. ‘9 x 18’ Plan Ties Development Rules to Public Benefits 2014-09-14T04:00:00Z A decade later, local residents backed a zoning that allowed a similar-size development, inhibiting anything taller absent city permission. A Billion-Dollar Battle Over a Parking Lot at the Seaport 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z But that's contingent upon Shillington borough granting a zoning variance, which takes time, to address potential parking and traffic concerns in the residential neighborhood. Future of author John Updike's Pa. house uncertain 2012-04-19T15:35:09Z Apple AirPods If I’m out in the street or on the tube in London — I haven’t done the subway yet in New York — it’s a way of zoning out. Alfie Allen Gets in the Zone with Gospel Music and Pineapples 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z The master plan pencils in zoning changes to allow increased density of development, both retail and residential, along the 71st Street corridor. Worried Miami isn’t your scene? Go north for a different vibe. 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z “Should we focus on the fact that new zoning plans for the Expo corridor in Los Angeles and Santa Monica have yet to be implemented?” he asks. Essential Arts & Culture: Björk-apalooza, a master of theater, architecting L.A.'s newest museum 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z The sacrifice of valuable space to the public realm permanently changed Manhattan’s urban fabric, inspiring zoning laws that would encourage future developers to push their structures back from the street. The 25 Most Significant Works of Postwar Architecture 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z Work on the renovation was delayed last year, however, when the theater faced zoning hurdles and city officials noted that the previous occupancy certificate permitted theater classes but not necessarily performances. Theater’s year-long renovation faces dramatic finish 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z She was zoning out in math class, she said, and it struck her that she could understand what a classmate was saying across the room, even though she couldn’t hear a word. Lip Readers Apply Their Skill to Celebrity Conversations 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z For big cities like New York it is high time to abandon outmoded zoning codes from the auto-boom days requiring specific ratios of parking spaces per housing unit, or per square foot of retail space. Arts & Leisure: Taking Parking Lots Seriously, as Public Spaces 2012-01-06T14:58:15Z The marriage of golf and zoning works in other ways too, says Malpede. An art group's mini-golf links take on L.A. zoning, density and Trump's Palos Verdes golf course 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z “The arrival city is informal” argues for relaxed oversight of business practices, illustrated by photographs of the Dong Xuan Center in Berlin, a sprawling Vietnamese market where zoning, labor and licensing restrictions are largely ignored. At Venice Biennale, Germany Makes a Case for Welcoming Refugees 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Other “solutions” included zoning requirements that would incorporate climate change predictions into building requirements, barriers for subways, restrictions for coastal development, and raising infrastructure, as much as possible, above the predicted sea level rise. Sandy recovery: Walls won’t stop superstorms 2012-11-06T19:20:00Z The new hog factories were built without restrictions from local zoning laws, sometimes right next to homes inhabited for generations — mainly by families who were poor and Black. When Thousands of Hogs Are Your Neighbors 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z But the days of TV viewers zoning out to mind-numbing marathons is coming to an end. Drama-free Thanksgiving: alternative movie marathons for every taste 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z On top of that, they were running into zoning problems and dipping into their personal savings to pay the more than $11,000 a month rent when residents didn’t pay their share. Bay Area Millennials are Flocking to Communes 2013-12-12T00:53:10Z In Texas, the decision is left up to the local zoning authorities. Could regulators have prevented the Texas fertilizer plant explosion? 2013-04-28T14:00:00Z This lack of flexibility only gives fuel to conservative attacks on zoning — anecdotes that make land-use ordinances in general seem like draconian government overreach. Fox News and Glenn Beck’s latest misleading cause 2012-08-10T14:40:00Z This may include trying to stay alive on a battlefield, of course, but a reporter is more often trying to remain conscious during that zoning commission meeting in Woonsocket. All the News That’s Fit to Screen: Movies About Journalism 2012-06-08T18:19:24Z “The Back Nine” kicks off Thursday evening with a performance inspired by golf and zoning. An art group's mini-golf links take on L.A. zoning, density and Trump's Palos Verdes golf course 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z The city has adopted innovative zoning and permitting ordinances to support small-scale urban agriculture. Food forests are bringing shade and sustenance to US cities, one parcel of land at a time 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z “That’s why they were the first city to become aware of historic preservation and to have zoning based on history.” The Newish Charleston 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z The conversation slowly devolved into issues of zoning, parking and gas lines and away from time, trees and treasures. The Ascension of Peter Zumthor 2011-03-13T05:00:20Z By doubling the number of apartments from the 10 or so that present zoning laws allow, the project could be economical for developers to build, Mr. Gluck argued, and rents could be low. Critic's Notebook: Jonathan Kirschenfeld Reimagines the S.R.O. in the Bronx 2011-11-16T12:00:00Z He credits the zoning restrictions placed on the Casino at Ocean Downs, such as limited entertainment, with keeping the facility from becoming competition to Ocean City. Has Ocean Downs paid off for community? 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z The District has a long history of community-oriented rock, but this was probably the first time a local punk singer has ever exhorted fans to attend a zoning commission hearing. Protomartyr lives at Black Cat 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z It’s a topic that reveals Simon’s passion for politics at the city level—zoning ordinances, federal funds, section 8 housing, property tax codes. “You tell me that the riots are a good thing? F*ck you. Come to Baltimore and say that”: David Simon on police brutality, the legacy of “The Wire” and the future of American cities 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z Located at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive, a narrow storefront on Broadway, each hole touches on a different issue related to zoning and development. An art group's mini-golf links take on L.A. zoning, density and Trump's Palos Verdes golf course 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Other holes — still under construction on the warm Wednesday afternoon of my visit — take on broader issues related to zoning. An art group's mini-golf links take on L.A. zoning, density and Trump's Palos Verdes golf course 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z “I wake up in the morning and I look forward to quitting,” she said in a recent podcast, adding that might be zoning out with TV and eating comforting carbs. Doyle keeps ‘Untamed’ conversation going in journal, podcast 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z The new zoning regulations, more than eight years in the making, will kick in Sept. 6. Restaurateurs enraged as D.C. bars some fast-casual eateries 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z In cities across the U.S., zoning boards spend hours debating the rules and regulations for signs they’ll allow in their respective communities. 'Pumpkin tasty': Dunkin' Donuts sign goes viral after 18-year-old is tasked with putting up 'whatever' 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z A McHenry County judge ruled Wednesday that school officials violated the law by building 51-foot-tall bleachers on the Crystal Lake South High School football field last fall without going through the city's zoning process. Lady Gaga aims for 'Artpop' but falls short 2013-11-08T20:37:00Z Her mother is a town zoning officer for Deep River and Killingsworth, Conn. Whitney Jefferson, Anderson Evans 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z We learn how new zoning regulations shaped the cityscape and why and how skyscrapers were built. The 20 Years That Made New York City 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z In the seventies, young musicians enthralled by the new, collaborative possibilities of “free jazz” and avant-garde experimentation began moving to New York, where rents were cheap, loft spaces abundant, and zoning codes rarely enforced. My Journey with Jazz 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z Get technical with the latest and greatest electronics and gadgets for staying connected — and zoning out. Tech gifts 2023: Electronics and gadgets for your favorite techie | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Republicans won a slew of elections Tuesday in New York, where GOP candidates successfully ran on issues such as illegal immigration, zoning and crime. Republicans tout election victories in New York as bright spot 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The candidates agreed on the need for denser residential zoning, though Costa said she wanted to make more intense changes. Rob Saka leads in council race to represent West Seattle, Sodo 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z I think there will be some effect by the loosening of zoning standards and increasing that middle tier of housing. Q&A with retiring head of homelessness agency Mary Steele 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z In the weeks before the election, opponents tangled over how the council should approach taxes, homelessness, drugs, police and zoning, among other issues. Tomorrow is Election Day; here’s what Seattle-area voters should know 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Additionally, the ruling strikes down the expanded zoning and eminent domain powers that the new law afforded the airport authority. Judges rule state takeover of Nashville airport’s board violates Tennessee Constitution 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z In court and before public boards, he represented conservatives on issues related to the exercise of faith in schools and alcohol regulations, as well as zoning disputes over casinos and strip clubs. House Speaker Mike Johnson was once the dean of a Christian law school. It never opened its doors 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Strauss says he supports “the biggest, boldest plan possible,” without naming an alternative, while Rivera has said she opposes the elimination of single-family zoning and wants gradual changes, with community input. Stakes are high in Seattle’s big City Council election. Here’s where the candidates stand. 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Now, those zoning issues are a flashpoint in partisan politics. The Trump era has changed the politics of local elections in Georgia, a pivotal 2024 battleground 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z The lure of federal cash to build housing is causing many municipalities to bend staunch zoning rules that once prohibited fourplexes. Lured by Federal Dollars, Canadian Cities Rethink Zoning 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Longer term, Maui will need to build more affordable housing, Fenton said, noting some developments are awaiting zoning approval or need to be evaluated for sufficient sources of water. Evacuees live nomadic life after Maui wildfire as housing shortage intensifies and tourists return 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z In addition to practical matters such as zoning and water use, the increase in visitors has prompted questions about ownership and privilege, conservation and public resources. How a solar eclipse threw a remote Utah town — and its Navajo workforce — into crisis 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z County officials approved the larger home sizes and other zoning changes Sept. 12 after three public meetings held five days apart. Slave descendants are suing to fight zoning changes they say threaten their island homes off Georgia 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z It’s still mostly zoning and other development rules; sales tax and property millage rates; and how best to deliver services like public safety, fire protection and garbage collection. The Trump era has changed the politics of local elections in Georgia, a pivotal 2024 battleground 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z “We regulate zoning codes and policies, so they work with housing partners and agencies like us to serve them with the development of affordable housing.” Portland needs housing. Churches have land. A match made in heaven? 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Rucci argues that there’s no reason the residence should be subject to rent control, and the city’s zoning map, which provides planning and zoning information for addresses, says the property isn’t subject to rent control. She checked into a luxury Airbnb, then refused to leave for 540 days 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z “How do we leverage at the state and federal level to get even more investments? And do we need to bring back inclusionary zoning?” The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: Janice Zahn for Bellevue City Council, Position 5 | Editorial 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The lawsuit accuses McIntosh County officials of violating Georgia laws governing zoning procedures and public meetings, as well as Hogg Hummock residents’ constitutional rights to due process and equal protection. Slave descendants are suing to fight zoning changes they say threaten their island homes off Georgia 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z When he and others established the center near Rainier Avenue, decades ago, zoning restrictions cramped their dreams. This street was an ‘Old Seattle’ holdout. Now it’s unrecognizable. 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Rankin added the brewing company also foresaw the need for financial backing to move to a new location, as its current Redmond site near Marymoor Park could be impacted by a zoning change. Redmond’s Mac & Jack’s Brewing is sold to Seattle company 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z He ruled that the Zimmerly and Nutter application was incomplete under National Scenic Area rules, contained elements prohibited by zoning regulations and needed an environmental-impact statement. Lawsuits over Columbia Gorge gravel pit slow after court denies review 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Economists have warned that, without zoning and other changes, housing costs in already expensive Lahaina could be prohibitively costly for many after rebuilding. A woman who fled the Maui wildfire on foot has died after weeks in a hospital burn unit 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Residents were given a public hearing to address the county zoning board Sept. 7, but had no chance to speak before the county’s elected commissioners who cast the final vote. Slave descendants are suing to fight zoning changes they say threaten their island homes off Georgia 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z As a New York City judge, Arthur Engoron has resolved hundreds of disputes, deciding everything from zoning and free speech issues to a custody fight over a dog named “Stevie.” Who is Arthur Engoron? Judge weighing future of Donald Trump empire is Ivy League-educated ex-cabbie 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Morales and Sawant argued the city’s Mandatory Housing Affordability regulations would not extract enough money for affordable housing from developers who tapped into the new zoning. Seattle OKs zoning changes hoping to attract more downtown housing 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z In hopes of reviving part of the city’s core by replacing boarded-up storefronts with market-rate apartments or condos, Seattle leaders are considering zoning changes along Third Avenue. Seattle’s bid to replace downtown retail with housing triggers debate 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Atlanta and New Orleans created new zoning regulations and set sustainable-development goals that specifically address urban heat effects. Discrimination Has Trapped People of Color in Unhealthy Urban ‘Heat Islands’ 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z In McIntosh County, roughly 2,200 voter signatures are needed to put Hogg Hummock’s zoning on a future ballot. Slave descendants are suing to fight zoning changes they say threaten their island homes off Georgia 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z "We can look at the zoning there and who is being affected. Policies could be implemented to incentivize engine idling restrictions, building standards or the purchase of electric vehicles." Chicago's West Side is air pollution hotspot 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z In its most aggressive move, the council changed a zoning code to stop a developer from turning the Washington Street mobile home park into a big-money subdivision. White Salmon, a Gorge vacation hot spot, can’t staff its restaurants 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Seattle City Council members passed the zoning plan out of committee last week on a divided 3-2 vote and expect to take a final vote at the full council meeting Tuesday. Seattle’s bid to replace downtown retail with housing triggers debate 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z To incentivize conversions, local governments could loosen zoning and building code rules, streamline permitting, or offer property tax breaks. Researchers say these Seattle office buildings could be housing instead 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Copies of the proposed zoning changes made public in advance of those meetings didn’t clearly mark what language would be added and what wording would get deleted from the existing ordinance, the lawsuit says. Slave descendants are suing to fight zoning changes they say threaten their island homes off Georgia 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Opposition to densification of existing neighborhoods remains staunch in many cities, with some threatening a voter initiative to restore municipal control of zoning. What the billionaires planning a new Bay Area city can teach us about California housing 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Alice Shobe, global director for Amazon in the Community, said many factors are behind a shortage of housing in the region, including restrictive zoning. Amazon pledges $40M for affordable homeownership, some in Seattle 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Mayor Bruce Harrell’s administration proposed the zoning change as part of his plan to “activate” downtown. Seattle’s bid to replace downtown retail with housing triggers debate 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Regardless, commissioners voted 3-2 to weaken zoning restrictions the county adopted nearly three decades ago with the stated intent to help Hogg Hummock’s 30 to 50 residents hold on to their land. Slave descendants vow to fight on after Georgia county approves larger homes for island enclave 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z All three county meetings on the zoning changes were scheduled in the evenings after the last ferry was scheduled to depart. Slave descendants are suing to fight zoning changes they say threaten their island homes off Georgia 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The proposed zoning changes also would have erased language that recognizes Hogg Hummock as a unique and historic place with an indigenous population worthy of special protection. Slave descendants face local vote on whether wealthy can build large homes in their island enclave 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Once you have an idea how to build something, visit your city or town zoning office to see what laws or ordinances are in place that you must follow. For a safe, solid construction project, follow this pro's advice 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Council members adopted an amendment to the zoning plan encouraging city departments to ensure sidewalk access is “not substantially restricted or impaired” for pedestrians and transit users during construction. Seattle’s bid to replace downtown retail with housing triggers debate 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Hogg Hummock residents said they were blindsided when the county unveiled its proposed zoning changes on Aug. 16. Slave descendants vow to fight on after Georgia county approves larger homes for island enclave 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Outside of court, Hogg Hummock residents are gathering petition signatures in hopes of forcing a special election that would give McIntosh County voters a chance to override the zoning changes. Slave descendants are suing to fight zoning changes they say threaten their island homes off Georgia 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The commission’s only Black member implored the others to reject the zoning changes, saying they would favor wealthy buyers and lead to tax increases that would pressure indigenous residents to sell their land. Slave descendants face local vote on whether wealthy can build large homes in their island enclave 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z The zoning employees will share what the distinct setback lines are. For a safe, solid construction project, follow this pro's advice 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Ahead of Tuesday’s vote, council members split on the zoning proposal, with some raising concerns about whether it will deliver enough affordable housing. Seattle’s bid to replace downtown retail with housing triggers debate 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Commissioners in July had approved sweeping zoning changes throughout McIntosh County, but had left Hogg Hummock alone. Slave descendants vow to fight on after Georgia county approves larger homes for island enclave 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z “So, European offices are more connected to blended, vibrant communities versus the U.S., where offices are more dictated by zoning laws and in more isolated areas.” Return-to-office is a $1.3 trillion problem few have figured out 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The zoning plan before commissioners would loosen zoning restrictions adopted nearly three decades ago to help Hogg Hummock’s 30 to 50 residents hold onto their land. Slave descendants face local vote on whether wealthy can build large homes in their island enclave 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z The zoning proposals were emailed to island residents Aug. 16 and posted on the county government’s website. Slave descendants on Georgia island face losing protections that helped them keep their land 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Hosting the Games allowed the city to change zoning laws, permitting developers to further encroach on the park area. Tokyo’s threatened Jingu Gaien park placed on ‘Heritage Alert’ list by conservancy body 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The company’s move came after the county’s planning and zoning board voted last week to forward a denial recommendation to the county commission. CO2 pipeline project denied key permit in South Dakota; another seeks second chance in North Dakota 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Fudge said her agency is also investigating easing zoning and planning regulations nationwide to add more homes. HUD secretary learns about housing challenges during Alaska visit 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z But the lack of residential zoning in the area does not seem to be a factor for Flannery Associates. Tech billionaires' secretive plan to build a California city from scratch 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Lotson said he’s unsure how his fellow commissioners will vote on the zoning changes, though he’s trying to persuade them that Hogg Hummock is worth preserving. Slave descendants on Georgia island face losing protections that helped them keep their land 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Games, reading, social-media scrolls or just zoning out are common ways to spend these spells, but if you want more mental stimulation, why not boost your brain with brief lessons in subjects that interest you? Use Your Phone as a Pocket Tutor for Study on the Go 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Hosting the Olympics also allowed the city to change zoning laws, which may permit developers to further encroach on the park area. ‘Don’t chop me down.’ 100-year-old gingko trees may get axe for Tokyo redevelopment project 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z The Anchorage Assembly is considering simplifying residential zoning rules to encourage the construction of smaller homes within the municipality. HUD secretary learns about housing challenges during Alaska visit 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The most promising prescription for the housing shortage is undoing single-family zoning and increasing density. Opinion: How L.A. can build more housing without looking like New York 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Residents say losing zoning protections would drive out Hogg Hummock residents by attracting wealthy transplants eager to build large beach houses, causing land values and property taxes to soar. Slave descendants on Georgia island face losing protections that helped them keep their land 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The Olympics also allowed the city to change zoning laws, which may permit developers to further encroach on the park area. 100-year-old ginkgo trees could get the axe under disputed plan for Tokyo’s Jingu Gaien park 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z Since a shortage of available units is the root cause, many policymakers have focused on relaxing zoning and building rules to speed up construction. This Is Public Housing. Just Don’t Call It That. 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Mott: And since you gave us this magic-wand power, I’ll add one other thing too, which is more zoning, and other laws that say, “Don’t build homes in this area.” The book to read during wildfire season 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z These zoning limitations make no sense: They mean too few people can live close enough to generate the ridership necessary to justify the immense investment it took to build the E Line. Opinion: How L.A. can build more housing without looking like New York 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z McIntosh County’s five elected commissioners scheduled a vote on the proposed zoning changes next Tuesday. Slave descendants on Georgia island face losing protections that helped them keep their land 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z In September 2021, the Des Moines City Council passed zoning codes prohibiting homeless shelters from operating within 1,000 feet of a school, putting Catholic Community Services’ shelter in violation. South King County cities bypass state law to limit homeless shelters 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z It is known as “inclusionary zoning” and has become a staple of many cities’ housing policy. This Is Public Housing. Just Don’t Call It That. 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Too often, documentary filmmakers fall back on using animation in a rudimentary way, just to keep the audience from zoning out during some long anecdote or info dump. Review: In 'Aurora's Sunrise,' a survivor's story comes to life via unforgettable animation 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z For instance, city officials loosened zoning restrictions in the industrial areas around Angel Stadium — which used to feature warehouses and factories that employed residents with well-paying jobs — to create a district called the Platinum Triangle. Column: Anaheim, it's time to tell the Angels and Arte Moreno adiós already 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z DuPont pressed on, according to its notice to the city, discussing permits and zoning with officials and hiring architects and a general contractor to demolish the old offices and build a new medical suite. In Beverly Hills, a dispute over a clinic puts California’s image as an abortion haven to the test 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Des Moines also changed its zoning to prohibit hotels in certain areas and Federal Way added additional licensing requirements for shelters. South King County cities bypass state law to limit homeless shelters 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Putting affordable and family-friendly housing inside luxury projects is the sort of cake-and-eat-it story that developers and politicians love to tell, and a big reason that inclusionary zoning programs are politically popular. This Is Public Housing. Just Don’t Call It That. 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z This is essentially what zoning and other restrictive land-use regulations do. Opinion: The $1 million home is becoming the norm in L.A. This is an outrage we could have prevented 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Last month, the Beaufort County Council rejected a developer’s request to remove a 502-acre plot from a zoning district that bans gated communities and resorts in locations considered culturally significant. Developers have Black families fighting to maintain property and history 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Developing community-level wildfire response plans, reducing human ignitions of wildfires and improving zoning and building codes can help prevent fires from becoming destructive. Maui’s Deadly Wildfires Are a Reminder of Growing Risks 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z One council member asked city staff to create a map showing where shelter and housing would be allowed under the new zoning. South King County cities bypass state law to limit homeless shelters 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z But inclusionary zoning has plenty of detractors who argue the policy is well meaning but counterproductive. This Is Public Housing. Just Don’t Call It That. 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z So it’s no wonder that a wealth of empirical evidence has shown that restrictive zoning makes housing more expensive. Opinion: The $1 million home is becoming the norm in L.A. This is an outrage we could have prevented 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The Gaston County Board of Commissioners, which controls zoning changes, asked Piedmont for details on how the mine would affect water infrastructure, noise levels and other matters during the public information meeting. Piedmont Lithium's plans to supply Tesla face skeptical North Carolina officials 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z New York’s 2022 ordinance requires owners to register with the mayor’s office, disclose who else lives in the property, and promise to comply with zoning, construction and maintenance ordinances. Lawsuits filed by Airbnb and 3 hosts over NYC’s short-term rental rules dismissed by judge 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z State lawmakers say they’re looking into whether these cities’ new zoning regulations are not only counterproductive, but illegal. South King County cities bypass state law to limit homeless shelters 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z And changing zoning and land use laws to make it possible to build faster and denser will be a crucial way to encourage the private sector to build more. This Is Public Housing. Just Don’t Call It That. 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z We also found that home prices were correlated with the degree of stringent and exclusionary zoning in every community in the region. Opinion: The $1 million home is becoming the norm in L.A. This is an outrage we could have prevented 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Fargo is suing the state of North Dakota over a new law that bans zoning ordinances related to guns and ammunition, continuing a clash over local gun control. Fargo challenges new North Dakota law, seeking to keep local ban on home gun sales 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Having a separate government allowed the company to provide zoning, fire protection, utilities and infrastructure services on its sprawling property. DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z His proposed solutions included “getting rid of single-family zoning and upzoning those neighborhoods,” removing “onerous parking requirements” and scrapping rules on minimum setbacks and floor to area ratio. The median home listed in Los Angeles will soon cost more than $1 million — up 30% in 5 years 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z At a public hearing in September 2020, Santa Ana’s city attorney had suggested that after banning needle exchanges, the city could make the operation of medical offices or pharmacies that distribute syringes a zoning issue. Opinion: Orange County doesn't want a needle exchange program. But it needs one 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z These “homevoters” will fight to the hilt to prevent any loosening of zoning restrictions. Opinion: The $1 million home is becoming the norm in L.A. This is an outrage we could have prevented 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z It was rescued by two bills easing zoning and parking restrictions for affordable housing on church property. Is there a market solution to homeless housing? 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z The powerful, gospel-infused Riot, meanwhile, tackles racial injustice, zoning in on her experiences as a black woman in the UK. Grace Carter: 'I felt like there was a hand over my mouth for a long time' 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Altogether, the state should fix “a lot of boring zoning things that together make the cost of building more housing more expensive or put blanket bans on certain housing types,” Lens said. The median home listed in Los Angeles will soon cost more than $1 million — up 30% in 5 years 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Two weeks later, the city started issuing zoning violations against the medical office where the Harm Reduction Institute operated. Opinion: Orange County doesn't want a needle exchange program. But it needs one 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Overcoming this impulse and undoing restrictive zoning won’t make housing affordable or revive the American Dream on its own. Opinion: The $1 million home is becoming the norm in L.A. This is an outrage we could have prevented 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z While converting office buildings to multi-family residential involves many considerations – including zoning codes, real estate values and structural issues – certain buildings may be good candidates for this type of conversion. How Empty Office Spaces Can Be Converted into Homes 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Most of the sites, Bailon said, would require a zoning ordinance change. Burien still can’t decide whether it’ll take homelessness offer 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z At the height of the pandemic, most businesses were forced to alter operations, but for street vendors, who are subjected to zoning permits and rising food costs, things became even more unstable. Texas trooper alleges 'inhumane' practices against migrants at the border 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z In 2021, city leaders, business owners and community activists ultimately reached a consensus on a collection of zoning changes. City Council approves lands plan meant to protect Seattle industry, port 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Judge Alsup warned last year that as a practical matter, “once the cross is down, it is down for good,” given the likely challenges over zoning and permitting. Supporters fight to resurrect Albany Hill cross after city pulls down California landmark 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Some residential and commercial development would be allowed in areas that receive either zoning. Plan to protect industrial Seattle nears vote after 16 years of trying 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z He then recommended that for a zoning ordinance to occur, it’s best to come from Burien’s Planning Commission, but there’s no one on that commission. Burien still can’t decide whether it’ll take homelessness offer 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Washington state legislators voted overwhelmingly this year to eliminate environmental review for every urban housing project that conforms to a city’s general plan and zoning laws. Opinion: Newsom says California's anti-housing environmental law is 'broken.' So why won't he fix it? 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The plan creates several new land-use zones that largely replace the current industrial zoning in the city. City Council approves lands plan meant to protect Seattle industry, port 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Public policies, including zoning laws and regulations, must be based in reality. Calendar Feedback: Readers debate solutions to L.A. parking woes 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z If approved by the City Council, the new zones would largely replace the current industrial zoning in the city. Plan to protect industrial Seattle nears vote after 16 years of trying 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z When a controversial local zoning decision came up, Rivas refused to support it. From poverty to power, new California Speaker seeks Democratic caucus unity but offers few details 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z Nelson County, home to Heaven Hill, Log Still and other Kentucky communities involved with the industry, recently approved a moratorium on new bourbon warehouse construction while the county updates zoning and permitting rules. As whiskey and bourbon business booms, beloved distillers face pushback over taxes and emissions 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Rigid zoning and building codes, the footprint of the structures, and resistance from nearby homeowners to increased density all make this difficult. Seattle is still facing the reckoning from remote work 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z In 2019, the town first issued a violation notice to Banyai for building a number of structures on the property without town zoning approval. Judge orders arrest of gun training center owner in Vermont 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z But he added that the Industrial and Maritime Strategy provides protection for the zoning that supports these jobs. Plan to protect industrial Seattle nears vote after 16 years of trying 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Even with looser design review rules, significant hurdles remain to building more affordable housing in Seattle: high land and materials costs, zoning restrictions and finite government funds. Seattle to cut a bit of red tape for affordable housing construction 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Soon, any new projects will be required to seek citizen input and zoning board approval, Judge Executive Timothy Hutchins said. As whiskey and bourbon business booms, beloved distillers face pushback over taxes and emissions 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z City emails also show the mayor’s office worked closely with Kapoor for years on draft legislation to change the zoning codes. Mayor for Hire: Francis Suarez’s wealth boomed while he promoted Miami as tech capital 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z But 175 Water Street has a hitch: Offices in the financial district are spared some zoning rules that make conversion hard — so long as they were built before 1977. American Cities Have a Conversion Problem, and It’s Not Just Offices 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z City Council could choose to retain the existing zoning rules until another vote in 2024. Plan to protect industrial Seattle nears vote after 16 years of trying 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Housing crisis: Officials in Washington State and Vermont recently banned single-family zoning in response to the housing crisis in San Francisco, Politico reports. Two California Companies Will Soon Sell Lab-Grown Meat 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Elected officials there recently approved a major zoning change for 2,100 acres, paving the way for about 25 million square feet of new data centers. More Data in the Cloud Means More Centers on the Ground to Move It 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z In the plan, Harrell commits to upping public safety and cleanup efforts downtown while also tweaking the city’s permitting and zoning laws to encourage the development and retention of businesses, child care and housing. Mayor’s plan to boost downtown Seattle hinges on foot traffic, tourism 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Faith traditions differ on how they define sacredness, said Dan Dalton, a Detroit-based attorney who represents religious institutions in land use and zoning cases. Oak Flat: a tract in Arizona sacred to some Native Americans but proposed as a giant copper mine 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The district and the department of regional planning have since taken steps to address these concerns, revising zoning policy to ensure horse-keeping communities are not affected by the area’s plans to increase housing opportunities. Horseback riders celebrate 'equestrian lifestyle' in San Gabriel Valley. Can it survive? 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Since the early 1980s, building in New Zealand has not kept pace with population growth, after new restrictive zoning laws and high construction prices limited development. Where Housing Prices Have Crashed and Billions in Wealth Have Vanished 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z When the fund was first publicized, Mrs. Christie promoted her husband’s involvement as an advantage, saying he would use his connections to smooth the path with New Jersey mayors, town councils and zoning boards. The Business of Being Chris Christie 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The industry needs reforms of zoning codes and more federal funding, said Jenny Schuetz, a Brookings Institution researcher and housing expert. Affordable Housing Woes Paint a ‘Bleak Picture’ 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z It added that achieving long-term affordability depends critically on freeing up land supply and improving planning and zoning, and fostering infrastructure investment to enable fast track housing developments and reduce construction costs and delays. NZ must free up land, expand housing supply to ease home affordability - IMF 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Airbnb charged that the law would make it harder for hosts to do business by requiring that they comply with numerous zoning regulations, dwelling laws, and housing maintenance and construction codes. New York City to delay enforcing new law against Airbnb hosts 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Other parts address public health, public welfare, zoning, businesses and traffic, among other things. Opinion: No hippopotamuses at unruly house parties, and other obscure L.A. laws 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Because a number of properties are vacant or underused, zoning changes could encourage developers to “fill in the gaps” with new housing close to transit, Hunt said. This busy Burien corridor is poised to grow, for better or worse 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Local governments, including in Montana and Massachusetts, have increasingly altered zoning and permitting practices to speed up building. Affordable Housing Woes Paint a ‘Bleak Picture’ 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The landowner on Tuesday was cited for violating a local zoning ordinance and ordered to pay a $250 fine. Officers round up hundreds of pigs from overwhelmed Florida animal sanctuary 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Another form of imagination seems to occur when an animal isn’t traveling through space but is eating, grooming or zoning out. Where Imagination Lives in Your Brain 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Builders’ remedy: A new reading of an old law has empowered developers to circumvent city zoning regulations and advance proposals for thousands of new apartments across the state, CalMatters reports. Welcome to Zev’s Los Angeles 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The potential zoning changes are more touchy, because new buildings could put Ambaum renters at risk for displacement and because some homeowners off the arterial are objecting to high-density zoning on their blocks. This busy Burien corridor is poised to grow, for better or worse 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z In California, the state housing agency created an accelerator program in the pandemic to help cover some funding gaps, while the Legislature has passed more than 100 laws since 2016 to loosen restrictive zoning. Affordable Housing Woes Paint a ‘Bleak Picture’ 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The State Legislature has since passed a raft of new laws aimed at removing obstacles to construction and making housing more affordable, including statewide rent control and a dismantling of single-family zoning. Plans to Build in Berkeley Put Values to the Test 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Those people are already at risk because of red zoning, because of all the unfortunate colonization and discrimination that’s occurring. How to Protect Yourself from Smoky Wildfire Air 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Local officials have also vowed to bolster enforcement actions against industrial and commercial polluters in a city whose notoriously lax zoning laws have resulted in the intermingling of industrial sites and residential neighborhoods. Justice Dept. Reaches Cleanup Deal With Houston After Civil Rights Inquiry 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Next, the community plan could bring additional investments to Ambaum’s sidewalks, parks and commercial hubs, and the zoning changes almost ready for consideration by the council could set the stage for a housing spurt. This busy Burien corridor is poised to grow, for better or worse 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Developers need to navigate the same city zoning regulations and permitting processes that regulate all construction projects. Affordable Housing Woes Paint a ‘Bleak Picture’ 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The proposed hotel would have ranged from four stories to a partial ninth-story penthouse, taller than current zoning rules allow, and also included a members-only club, restaurants, retail and a spa. Beverly Hills voters appear to reject world's richest man's Rodeo Drive hotel project 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z In Nashville; Charlotte, N.C., and Tulsa, Okla., city and county governments have successfully enacted effective floodplain zoning, relocating homes and converting waterfronts to public open space. Opinion: We've seen the flooding in California. Will we move to higher ground? 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Scott read a letter approved by the county commission that said “the requirements for Hardy County zoning compliance have not been met.” West Virginia company drops bid to build logging pesticide facility amid fierce opposition 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Burien planners are still working on an official set of zoning changes for the City Council to consider, using the preferred scenario in last year’s review as a guide rather than adopting it wholesale. This busy Burien corridor is poised to grow, for better or worse 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Not too long ago, there was no way to bring an unpermitted ADU into compliance if it violated setback requirements, limits on lot coverage or other zoning rules. So you have an unpermitted ADU? Here's how to bring it up to code 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Both the zoning amendment and the development agreement had already been approved by the City Council. Beverly Hills voters appear to reject world's richest man's Rodeo Drive hotel project 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z While rules for a tree depend on zoning and the tree’s size, broadly the new ordinance expands protections to trees 24 inches in diameter or wider and creates new designations and rules for smaller trees. Seattle City Council passes tree ordinance, after years of debate 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Residents wanted an additional 18-month eviction moratorium or a zoning change to stave off their departure indefinitely. Low-income tenants lack options as old mobile home parks are razed 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z Beverly Hills voters will be asked two ballot questions: whether they approve of the zoning amendment that would allow the hotel to be constructed, and whether they approve of the development agreement. Beverly Hills voters to decide the fate of ultra-luxury LVMH hotel project 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z He and 10 council members have proposed zoning legislation to prevent drive-thrus and gas stations from being built around the Atlanta BeltLine, a bike and pedestrian trail that runs through numerous city neighborhoods. Push for transit, walkable communities growing across U.S. 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The current challenge for the “Happiest Place on Earth” remains zoning restrictions. Disneyland says renovation plans could bring $253 million annually to Anaheim's economy 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z The Coyotes thought they were in good standing with the city of Phoenix and Sky Harbor before a legal filing in March sought to rescind Tempe’s recent zoning and land-use changes. Fate of Arizona Coyotes arena project in the hands of voters 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z All zoning enforcement is “complaint driven” and not part of a grand conspiracy to drive out horse owners, he said. Column: Horse lovers to L.A. County: Leave us alone 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z After raising numerous objections during the planning process, Unite Here Local 11 began gathering signatures to challenge the project shortly after the development agreement and zoning amendment were approved in November. Beverly Hills voters to decide the fate of ultra-luxury LVMH hotel project 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The plan creates zoning for 100,000 more residential units downtown, and would have allowed residential development in areas traditionally occupied by the garment industry, sparking concerns of displacement and job loss. The garment industry, excluded from downtown planning, finally gets to have its say 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Existing zoning laws, drafted in 1990, specify which areas of the park may be designated for hotel, retail, dining and theme park attractions. Disneyland says renovation plans could bring $253 million annually to Anaheim's economy 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z "This zoning plan discriminates. It treats our industry differently than similar delivery services." Amsterdam bans fast-delivery grocery hubs from residential areas 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Any final zoning changes are years away, and there are no immediate plans to suburbanize Avocado Heights and Pellissier Village. Column: Horse lovers to L.A. County: Leave us alone 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The hotel would vary from four stories to a partial ninth-story penthouse, taller than current zoning rules allow, according to the final environmental impact report. Beverly Hills voters to decide the fate of ultra-luxury LVMH hotel project 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z And while these challenges aren’t unique to houses of worship, the need to get zoning approvals from the government and deal with neighbors who resist new development often presents obstacles. To stem the housing crisis, religious congregations are building homes 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z But before you buy any lumber, check with your local zoning office to see if you’re even allowed to build one. Even a well-built pergola needs to be maintained to prevent decay | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z She was reminded of the racial history that carpeted Los Angeles with single-family zoning, providing financial assets for white families and driving renters of color to the margins. Why You Should Forget What You Think You Know About Housing in L.A. 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z In one instance, a developer won zoning approval for an apartment complex in Antakya after donating more than $200,000 to a local soccer club, where the mayor is an honorary president. Your Friday Briefing: A Coronation Preview 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Scott read a letter approved by the county commission on Tuesday that said “the requirements for Hardy County zoning compliance have not been met.” Official: WVa pesticide facility wouldn’t pass zoning muster 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Many of the proposals aim to loosen zoning restrictions with the goal of addressing housing shortages. Opinion: California has passed more than 100 housing laws since 2016. Are any of them working? 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z De León said downtown is doing more to address the housing crisis than any other part of the city, in part by establishing an inclusionary zoning system. L.A. adopts strategies for bringing 135,000 new homes to downtown and Hollywood 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z The council member intends to seek a report on the issue while the city attorney’s office conducts its legal review of the downtown zoning plan, Valencia-Dumarot said. L.A. leaders want to save downtown garment jobs. But that could mean fewer new homes 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z In 2019, she led the passage of zoning and licensing changes to expand child care — approved just days after she gave birth to her son, who is now 4. Arlington board member Katie Cristol will resign to lead Tysons group 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z But Scott said feedback from residents “is still the primary point of zoning.” Official: WVa pesticide facility wouldn’t pass zoning muster 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z One think tank in Montana went so far as to advocate repealing “California-style zoning” to make starter homes more feasible. Opinion: California has passed more than 100 housing laws since 2016. Are any of them working? 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The mural is also in violation of area zoning standards and needs special approval, according to another ordinance. Big Bellflower mural with Kobe, Vin, Tupac and others is in danger of erasure: An essay could save it 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Under the disaster zoning law, that meant the buildings either had to be fortified or torn down. Their home was razed due to earthquake risk. But that left them nowhere to go 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Given the Legislature’s preemption of local land-use laws and the end of current residential zoning in Seattle, the decline of the city’s precious trees could rapidly escalate. Tell your Seattle City Council to pass strong tree protections | Editorial 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Red America offers less expensive housing partly because its zoning laws are less onerous. How Strong Is the Economy? 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Financing, current lease holders and zoning issues can present challenges, as well. Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Exempt from those requirements, however, are homeowner associations and other “common interest communities” that have internal contracts or documents governing their zoning rules. Single-family zoning ban exempts some wealthy Seattle enclaves 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The developers were allowed to convert the entirety of 180 Water into housing under zoning rules eased in the 1990s to spur conversions in the financial district. How to make a fading office building into a high-rise apartment 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The order takes aim at the cumulative impacts on Black, brown and low-income residents from pollution and past racist zoning laws that often concentrated people in neighborhoods with industrial facilities. Biden Marks Earth Day with New Environmental Justice Orders 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Raising taxes, revising zoning rules, and other frequent Democratic priorities could help temper price increases, he thinks. America’s Inflation Antihero Gets a Makeover 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z “The proposed project is flat out inconsistent with local zoning rules and state density bonus laws,” Rich Hillis, San Francisco’s planning director, said in a statement. A proposed 50-story skyscraper in this San Francisco neighborhood would stick out 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z She said legal analysts told them they could not apply zoning changes retroactively to existing contracts within homeowner associations. Single-family zoning ban exempts some wealthy Seattle enclaves 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Many — including the zoning board members — applauded the students’ colorful work, but said rules must be followed, even if they’re old and outdated. Donut painting sparks free speech debate for bakery, town 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z “It’s my sense that many jurisdictions find that permitting ADUs to be a more palatable political first step in making adjustments to zoning,” she said. Looking to finance an ADU? More help may be on the way 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z The district would hold "superior authority and control" over planning, zoning and other land use in the cities of Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, under a Florida law that formed the state-appointed oversight board. New Florida board seeks power over Walt Disney World cities 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Others argue rent control or stricter zoning regulations protecting mobile home parks from redevelopment are more effective. Mobile home park residents form co-ops to save their homes 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The gist of Senate Bill 423 is this: If a city hasn’t built enough housing, it must streamline approval of apartments, condos and townhouses that comply with zoning and design rules and include affordable units. Editorial: California cities want to stop fast-tracking affordable housing construction. Bad idea 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z They go before the zoning board on Wednesday. Donut painting sparks free speech debate for bakery, town 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z That includes months of what are often contentious zoning meetings filled with recalcitrant neighbors and about nine months of construction. As Mental Health Crisis Grows, More Doors Open to Care 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Cities are reaching into our toolboxes to weave affordable housing into new developments, such as with inclusionary zoning and multifamily tax exemptions. Collaboration, funding are key to unlock more affordable housing | Op-Ed 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Over time, Fort Lauderdale and other cities have pushed spring breakers out, in part by raising hotel rates and changing zoning laws to turn dive bars into more upscale establishments. Fed Up With Mayhem, Miami Beach Wants to Tame Spring Break for Good 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z The bill wouldn’t override local zoning or control. Editorial: California cities want to stop fast-tracking affordable housing construction. Bad idea 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Then the town zoning board got involved, deciding that the pastry painting was not so much art as advertising, and so could not remain as is because of its size. Donut painting sparks free speech debate for bakery, town 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Connecticut, among other things, began requiring cities and towns to allow in-law apartments unless they follow an opt-out process, amid a debate there over whether “exclusionary zoning” rules worsen racial segregation. Uproar in suburbia as New York looks to spur development 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Phoenix asked in its legal filing to rescind Tempe’s recent zoning and land-use changes, along with prohibiting future residential considerations in an area the FAA says is incompatible with residential development. Coyotes file $2.3 billion claim against Phoenix over arena 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The city must grant design departures because the construction isn’t in compliance with zoning laws, which is typical for any major construction project, Podesta said. Why Seattle Schools is expanding Alki Elementary as other schools may close 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z They argue it tramples on local control, even though SB 35 and SB 423 say developers must follow cities’ existing zoning and design standards. Editorial: California cities want to stop fast-tracking affordable housing construction. Bad idea 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z States also are developing legislation that boosts new housing development as quickly as possible, sometimes by tweaking what have long been sacrosanct zoning and land-use policies. It’s not just WA: There’s a nationwide push to build homes faster 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z Oregon and California have passed laws to dramatically curtail single-family zoning, and both states have targets for new housing. Uproar in suburbia as New York looks to spur development 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Seeking a “middle ground,” Reed wants to promote dense housing while capturing “some public benefit” from the zoning changes and while protecting vulnerable people from development-related displacement, she said. WA could require cities to allow dense housing near rail, some buses 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The lots last changed hands in 2008, and since then the owners had tried to get the zoning changed from commercial to residential and build nearly 600 units. White people have flocked back to city centers — and transformed them The zoning plan is as ridiculous as Mr. Wilson’s plan to rename streets because they represent Confederate history. Opinion | Denser housing will harm Old Town Alexandria 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z But now it’s a place to see small-scale zoning changes in action, with some lots being redeveloped at double or triple the density they once had, based on revised regulations Kirkland adopted in 2020. More homes per lot? Debate swirls in Edmonds, Kirkland and Burien 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Now they can also run on zoning and the governor’s proposed tax increase to aid the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates public transit systems in New York City and its suburbs. Uproar in suburbia as New York looks to spur development 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Housing advocates and environmentalists have teamed up on a new bill to overhaul California’s zoning rules to prevent so-called urban sprawl into rural regions where wildfires and floods are more common. What are California lawmakers doing to fix the housing crisis? A look at 2023's new bills 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Rhyne said the effect of the court ruling could simply mean any decisions made during virtual meetings that are challenged would have to be revisited in person, including Fairfax County’s zoning update. Virginia court ruling on virtual board meetings worries local officials 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Arlington lawmakers voted Wednesday to allow multiunit residential buildings across the county, a controversial decision that shifts this Northern Virginia community away from the core suburban principle it was once designed around: single-family-only zoning. Arlington ends single-family-only zoning 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Foes say zoning decisions are best handled by cities, warn about unbridled development ruining the character of neighborhoods and say density won’t immediately yield much affordability. More homes per lot? Debate swirls in Edmonds, Kirkland and Burien 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z A counter proposal from the Senate’s Democratic conference included a more incentive-heavy housing plan that excludes mandatory requirements and overrides of local zoning. Uproar in suburbia as New York looks to spur development 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z “We’re taking on the challenge of looking at one of the big drivers of what happens in a jurisdiction, which is the zoning ordinance,” Moritz said in an interview. Strapped for more housing, Alexandria looks to rework zoning rules 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The city could have made the Bruce family feel welcome — perhaps even helped them navigate the zoning restrictions on their oceanfront property, rather than just letting it sit there as a public-use-only parcel. Manhattan Beach mayor apologizes to Bruce's Beach families, unveils new city monument 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z But Arlington’s countywide zoning rules could soon become some of the most permissive nationwide on at least one measure. Arlington ends single-family-only zoning 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z And she thinks the state is painting with too broad a brush, grabbing control of zoning and land-use decisions traditionally made by cities and imposing a “one-size-fits-all” solution. More homes per lot? Debate swirls in Edmonds, Kirkland and Burien 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z For decades, the middle-class towns of single-family homes that ring many American cities have used zoning laws to ensure they stay much like they looked in the suburban boom after World War II. Uproar in suburbia as New York looks to spur development 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Segregation was also baked into the city’s zoning laws, he said, and is still affecting its neighborhoods. Strapped for more housing, Alexandria looks to rework zoning rules 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Some far-flung communities — Charlotte and Minneapolis, for example — have taken steps to undo the hammerlock of single-family zoning. Opinion | Put an end to single-family zoning in Arlington 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z County officials initially said they would not be ending single-family zoning or doing what Portland or Minneapolis did, but as many critics see it, that’s what happened anyway. Arlington ends single-family-only zoning 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Single-family zoning: In this zoning, only one house can be built on each lot. More homes per lot? Debate swirls in Edmonds, Kirkland and Burien 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Facing housing shortages, several states and the U.S. government have tried to break through those barriers with a mix of methods, including giving municipalities homebuilding goals or overriding certain local zoning restrictions. Uproar in suburbia as New York looks to spur development 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z I’ve been to Dallas and, thanks to the absence of any zoning laws, the city feels like one big, sprawling, highway-and-strip-mall-choked suburb on steroids. Happiness and angst are relative 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Closer to home, Montgomery County has approved recommendations, though no actual zoning changes, for denser residential zoning. Opinion | Put an end to single-family zoning in Arlington 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z “It’s a question of how the county will view this from a zoning perspective.” What is going on with the Oculis Lodge project near Mount Baker? 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Developers are buying and demolishing houses already, including in areas with single-family zoning, and those houses are often owned by people of color, he said. More homes per lot? Debate swirls in Edmonds, Kirkland and Burien 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Hogan, 53, wants more people to be able to live in the neighborhood — and under a plan before her local lawmakers this weekend to roll back residential zoning restrictions, she might get her wish. To build more ‘missing middle’ housing, the devil is in the details 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Proposals to create zoning limits for wind energy would not affect projects already under construction and a proposed permitting process would allow ventures underway to advance while companies seek permits. Texas drove out Chinese firm, not the wind farm it planned 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Good move, considering that single-family zoning is choking 96 percent of its residential land. Opinion | Put an end to single-family zoning in Arlington 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z He found it difficult to be present, zoning out at his kids' sports games and leaving the dinner table to respond to calls. Doctors warned her pregnancy could kill her. Then Tennessee outlawed abortion 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z But Kirkland has made its own zoning changes without much drama, partly by reassuring residents the results wouldn’t be disruptive, and partly because gentle density is relatively popular, Weinstein said. More homes per lot? Debate swirls in Edmonds, Kirkland and Burien 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Those in support of the plan, like Hogan, say it would overturn the exclusionary roots of single-family zoning and provide several smaller units on lots that could previously accommodate only one house. To build more ‘missing middle’ housing, the devil is in the details 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Last week, Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state is suing the Orange County community of Huntington Beach for failing to comply with the new multifamily zoning laws intended to create more housing. SVB didn’t just lend to startups. It was key partner for affordable housing 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z It purchased a 124-acre rustic retreat near Ashland, Oregon, in Jackson County, for $3.6 million and planned to turn the site into a psilocybin service center, but a zoning problem developed. Oregon closer to magic mushroom therapy, but has setback 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Local zoning laws in most of our cities today represent a de facto mandate for harm: More sprawl, more pollution, more driving, and limits on anything but the most expensive and resource-intensive housing. Housing solutions are climate solutions 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Because the building is zoned in a commercial area, converting it to a crisis center doesn’t require zoning changes. Kirkland plans to build mental health crisis center 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z They simultaneously changed zoning rules so that duplexes could be larger than single-family houses and three- and four-unit buildings could be larger than duplexes. To build more ‘missing middle’ housing, the devil is in the details 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Legislation that would eliminate local control of residential zoning continues to wind through Olympia. Keep affordability at center of WA bill upending single-family zoning 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Jackson County’s land development ordinance allows psilocybin service centers only in general commercial zoning districts, but the Buckhorn Springs Resort is in a resource zone, Psychedelic Alpha reported, citing a county official. Oregon closer to magic mushroom therapy, but has setback 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z We set zoning rules; we can reset them. Housing solutions are climate solutions 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Some advocates have called for incorporating models like co-ops and community land trusts with density, saying zoning changes won’t advance equity unless everyone can access the new housing. Seattle is now building more ADUs than single houses 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Local control of zoning laws has long been viewed as sacrosanct, and similar versions of the legislation have failed in recent years. WA House passes bill banning single-family zoning 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The revised bill also includes stronger provisions that allow cities to delay zoning changes for areas at risk of displacement. Keep affordability at center of WA bill upending single-family zoning 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z A homeowner gets angry at a county commission over a zoning dispute and writes a Facebook post accusing a local buildings official of being in the pocket of developers. Too little, too late: Why the media goes missing when Republicans go on the offensive 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The fact that the country is awash in parking spots stems from America’s longstanding love affair with the car, compounded by arcane zoning codes that mandate off-street parking for real estate projects. Awash in Asphalt, Cities Rethink Their Parking Needs 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z In 2019, after a building in Istanbul that had benefited from the zoning amnesty collapsed, causing 21 deaths, the government vowed to accelerate a plan to demolish and replace Turkey’s most dangerous buildings. Before fatal collapse, Turkish building had skirted code thanks to Erdogan policy 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z Anti-abortion activists have tapped into that sentiment - in Virginia and elsewhere - and are proposing changes to zoning laws to stop the clinics from moving in. Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Opening up zoning laws with no ability for cities to generate affordable housing is a developer giveaway. Keep affordability at center of WA bill upending single-family zoning 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z In the college town of Carbondale, Illinois, a state where abortion remains widely accessible, anti-abortion activists have asked zoning officials to block future clinics from opening after two already operate in town. Abortion clinics crossing state borders spark local disputes 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z In New York, a bill in committee would prevent cities, villages and towns from imposing exclusionary zoning, including parking minimums. Awash in Asphalt, Cities Rethink Their Parking Needs 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Ozhan said he was aware the building had benefited from the zoning amnesty but the pharmacist believed the remodelling had been thoroughly assessed before the amnesty was granted. Before fatal collapse, Turkish building had skirted code thanks to Erdogan policy 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z It would override local zoning rules in cities statewide to allow for greater density in every neighborhood and end exclusive carve-outs for single-family houses. The battle is on to increase housing supply; we’ll see if it works 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Their ambitions were curtailed by government red tape, having to work with the city for public services and on zoning issues. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Anti-abortion activists have tapped into that sentiment — in Virginia and elsewhere — and are proposing changes to zoning laws to stop the clinics from moving in. Abortion clinics crossing state borders spark local disputes 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z She is suing the local county zoning office, arguing it did not properly approve permits for the warehouses. Whiskey fungus lawsuit forces Jack Daniels to halt building project 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z In 2018, the government introduced a so-called zoning amnesty across Turkey to legalise unregistered construction work, which engineers and architects warned could endanger lives. Turkey's quakes revive concern for northwestern industrial hub 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Not surprisingly, this is facing opposition from localities seeking to retain control of zoning and residents concerned about preserving neighborhood character and property values. The battle is on to increase housing supply; we’ll see if it works 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Simon Property Group has said it is open to adding residential zoning to its mall in Mission Viejo. In a sign of the times, O.C. malls will be places to live as well as shop 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z The Arlington County Board is in the process of eliminating single-family zoning. Opinion | Arlington should eliminate single-family zoning 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Cox instructed Lincoln County zoning officials to order construction to be halted after he ruled that the permitting process was never fully completed. Whiskey fungus lawsuit forces Jack Daniels to halt building project 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Singapore's sky-high rents and zoning laws mean finding a space is often the hardest issue, party promoters say. Singapore's rave scene offers freedom in a straight-laced city 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z Local control of zoning laws has long been viewed as sacrosanct, and similar versions of the the legislation have failed in recent years. Is this the year WA ends single-family zoning? 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z So in August, Young urged Conway’s zoning board members to overrule the enforcement officer’s assessment that the painting was a sign. Students painted a mural for a bakery. The town wants it removed. 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Single-family zoning is a legacy of segregation that profoundly affected the economic well-being of the excluded. Opinion | Arlington should eliminate single-family zoning 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z He talked about bold action, which “may mean changing our zoning codes to convert excess unused office space into housing.” Mr. Mayor, downtown Seattle needs public safety action, not talk 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Since then, that state has seen more than a dozen cases challenging laws, permits, and zoning decisions, mostly over oil and gas drilling and pipeline construction. New York’s new constitutional right to a clean environment faces first judicial test 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Even as zoning opens up, housing projects still have to pencil out financially to be built. Is this the year WA ends single-family zoning? 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z To town leadership, getting Young to remove the painting is a matter of fairness to the residents who approved the zoning provisions. Students painted a mural for a bakery. The town wants it removed. 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The timing of the drop in productivity reflects zoning changes that shut out large companies. Opinion: California housing development remains abysmal despite reforms. Here's what's missing 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z They could also revisit zoning laws that have outdated mandates about what kind of materials can be used for home construction. Opinion | The Super Bowl show you might have missed: shipping container homes 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z In 2018 the government introduced a so-called zoning amnesty to legalise unregistered construction work, which engineers and architects warned could endanger lives. Turkey rages at shoddy construction after 'earthquake-proof' homes topple 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Their experience shows that while the zoning change may be radical, physical changes to neighborhoods likely would be gradual. Is this the year WA ends single-family zoning? 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z “It’s a zoning ordinance, which was enacted by the legislative body, which are the voters of the town who are here,” he said at the August meeting. Students painted a mural for a bakery. The town wants it removed. 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Since 1969, California has required cities to produce zoning plans that can accommodate regional housing needs. Opinion: California housing development remains abysmal despite reforms. Here's what's missing 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z But mall owners face challenges, including evolving consumer tastes, zoning changes and local resistance. By Adding Apartments, Malls Seek to Bring Shopping Closer to Home 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Mormon conservatism blocks appropriate zoning of urban expansion and precludes meaningful restrictions on water use. Opinion | Will Mormons save the Great Salt Lake? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Duplexes or fourplexes would be legalized in almost every neighborhood of almost every city in Washington, regardless of local zoning rules, under legislation advancing in the state House of Representatives. Is this the year WA ends single-family zoning? 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Residents packed the room for the August zoning board meeting. Students painted a mural for a bakery. The town wants it removed. 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The idea is to allow developers to bypass zoning codes and land-use plans as long as more than a fifth of the units of a project are affordable to lower-income households. Opinion: California housing development remains abysmal despite reforms. Here's what's missing 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z At this point, zoning rules made it illegal to build data centers anywhere in town, even in a few areas set aside for industrial uses. After keeping Disney and Walmart out, rich landowners battle Amazon 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z If the construction is impeded for any reason — zoning restrictions on the development, legal appeals, permitting problems — the neighborhood will stare at a massive blight on the landscape. Opinion | Chevy Chase residents might pay the price for inaction on tree removal 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Opponents argue zoning and planning decisions are best handled locally, and that the bill would do little to increase the supply of affordable housing. Is this the year WA ends single-family zoning? 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Having a separate government allows the district to issue bonds and provide zoning, fire protection, utilities and infrastructure services on its land. Florida GOP gives DeSantis control of Disney district 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z There are impediments to such a scenario, including the prohibitive costs of converting offices to apartments and zoning restrictions that bar residential construction in much of Midtown. The Prophet of Urban Doom Says New York Still Has a Chance 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The town council voted in August to approve the zoning amendment, which would still require the body to approve a permit application for any data center. After keeping Disney and Walmart out, rich landowners battle Amazon 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Having a separate government allows the Disney government to issue bonds and provide zoning, fire protection, utilities and infrastructure services on its land. DeSantis expected to take control over Disney district governing board 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The King County Council may change zoning on the island to allow more apartments. “I’ve never seen it this bad”: USPS staffing woes hit Seattle area 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z In many situations, local zoning does not apply to state-owned land, which includes properties owned by development authorities. Rivian opponents refile lawsuits to challenge Georgia’s site takeover 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Ask him what he stands for and he will tell you: “I adore 1950s-era suburban planning. Single-family zoning is the bees knees: big lots, big houses, big streets and ample parking.” Perspective | Meet Nimbee, the mascot who scorns bike lanes, development and change 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z As early as 2011, town officials had discussed rolling back zoning rules that made these facilities illegal — and voted in 2017 to explore how to do so. After keeping Disney and Walmart out, rich landowners battle Amazon 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z I appreciated the Jan. 27 Metro article “Eightplexes struck from Arlington’s zoning plan,” about the Arlington County Board’s “missing middle” housing plan. Opinion | Put Arlington’s ‘missing middle’ plan on the ballot 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Having a separate government allows the company to provide zoning, fire protection, utilities and infrastructure services on its land. Florida lawmakers to meet next week on Disney, immigration 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The zoning battle is one of multiple legal efforts the Rivian project has faced due to local backlash. Rivian opponents refile lawsuits to challenge Georgia’s site takeover 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Once upon a time, council members won their jobs, busied themselves with things like zoning, street repairs and business promotion, and stayed on at City Hall for years. Step right up, if you dare, for a hot seat on the Seattle City Council 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Palestinians have a hard time obtaining such permits because of a lack of zoning for construction in East Jerusalem and because of other Israeli land policies. Israel’s Right-Wing Government Pushes Home Demolitions as Violence Surges 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Over the next year, city officials are expected to consider zoning changes that would determine how many of Metro’s proposed digital signs would be allowed — and what their hours of operation would be. L.A. could see nearly 100 new digital signs. Anti-billboard groups plan to fight back 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z On the contrary, a number of residents of western Prince William County are furious with the board for overturning current zoning that protected our “rural crescent.” Opinion | Gainesville does not welcome data centers 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z The first step in the process is to check with your local building and zoning department. A place for the kids — How to build a magic play or clubhouse for tiny humans 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Ten states and the District of Columbia, as well as many municipalities, have adopted or revised laws to encourage A.D.U. construction, reducing barriers like zoning, parking restrictions and onerous approval processes. Senior Housing That Seniors Actually Like 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z There may be needs to tweak zoning regulations. Is it getting easier to own an electric vehicle in 2023? 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z We've created zoning laws, public education, and community centers to improve social capital. Our digital public squares aren't so healthy. Can we fix that? 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z State lawmakers are in the throes of determining whether Olympia should override local zoning regulations that impact almost every home in Washington. Serve the people, not developers: Amend WA ‘middle housing’ bill 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Practically speaking, many of Arlington’s other zoning requirements mean that it would be impossible for builders to construct eight-unit buildings on smaller lots, housing economists have said. Arlington lawmakers to consider a missing middle plan with no eightplexes 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Single-family zoning, widely used since the 1950s to control development, but also to maintain racial and economic exclusion, is often “sacrosanct, the 11th commandment,” Mr. Simon said. Senior Housing That Seniors Actually Like 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Chief among those , she said, is the lack of affordable housing in Seattle, which she believes can be addressed through zoning changes to allow increased density citywide. Climate activist, transit advocate join Seattle City Council races 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Plus, the nation’s housing laws are a patchwork of state and local rules and zoning restrictions. White House unveils new tenant protections amid soaring rental costs 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z But if a public asset is given up — in this case, zoning regulations — lawmakers should exact something in return. Serve the people, not developers: Amend WA ‘middle housing’ bill 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z To do this, Racine had to end the attorney general’s long-standing role as a confidential adviser to the city’s zoning agencies, a move that Bowser and D.C. D.C.’s first elected AG leaves behind transformed office, unfinished fights 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z In three decades at the helm of the Chinatown Community Development Center, he has helped to keep Asian residents and businesses afloat through affordable housing developments, zoning restrictions and eviction protections. Lunar New Year celebrated officially for the first time in California 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z In housing policy, for instance, Ms. Ardern’s government has overhauled a longstanding law to promote the construction of apartments and essentially ban zoning for single-family homes in large cities. Jacinda Ardern Will Be Gone Soon but New Zealand’s Economic Troubles Are Here to Stay 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z That means pursuing zoning reform, especially in high-impact areas like urban cores, job centers, and transit hubs. Charting a new path toward housing affordability in Washington state 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z History shows that when zoning changes occurred in Seattle, developers cater to the richest buyers by building town houses and other such “middle housing” in wealthier neighborhoods. Serve the people, not developers: Amend WA ‘middle housing’ bill 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z He said Astoria’s police department enforces the laws and the community development department enforces zoning and building codes. New owner of ‘Goonies’ house in Astoria is ready to embrace movie magic 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Having a separate government allows the company to provide zoning, fire protection, utilities and infrastructure services on its sprawling property. ‘Don’t Say Gay’ feud advances with new proposed legislation 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Before being elected to the legislature, Williams served as Middletown’s city treasurer after leading the city’s planning and zoning commission. Connecticut legislator dies in wrong-way highway crash 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z The letter highlighted the fact that the proposed zoning changes would not result in affordable housing for families, and demonstrated how misleading and unsupported some public policies can be when they are given attractive labels. Opinion | Multimodal paths in Annandale need further study 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Now, it was making its case to the zoning board, which will send a recommendation to the county board that will make a final call on whether Apex can proceed. A Town-by-Town Battle to Sell Americans on Renewable Energy 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, the day before Zakeri expected to close the deal, the Kansas resident said he will abide by Astoria’s zoning laws that ban a commercial enterprise in residential zones. New owner of ‘Goonies’ house in Astoria is ready to embrace movie magic 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The Shoreline City Council approved a site-specific zoning change last month to help King County Metro redevelop the parking lot with up to 700 apartments in addition to commuter parking. Shoreline directs growth on Aurora as WA eyes ‘middle housing’ changes 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z That's because of the legacy of racist redlining and zoning laws that left many Black and brown families with few other housing options. The US has a new pollution rule for heavy-duty trucks for the first time in 2 decades 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z The origins of our homeless crisis are complex and range from Ronald Reagan’s defunding of housing to poor zoning choices. Homelessness: Celebrate innovation 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z In Piatt County, the zoning board decided to conduct a mock trial of sorts. A Town-by-Town Battle to Sell Americans on Renewable Energy 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z “This is not the way you should do things,” Franklin said about zoning bills going straight into introduction without a reason or deadline. A new council unwinds old plans for development in Pr. George’s 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z |
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