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Administration Reintroduces Redevelopment Bill to Expedite Reuse of Vacant Commercial Sites
Summary
Bill 225 would streamline review and broaden modification authority for redevelopment projects in targeted growth areas, remove the undue-hardship test for certain modifications and allow higher housing densities in qualifying commercial districts.
The administration reintroduced Jan. 14 a redevelopment ordinance, Bill 225, that would streamline approvals and incentivize reuse of older, vacant or underutilized commercial properties in targeted growth areas identified in the county’s general development plan (Plan 2040).
“The legislation provides flexibility by streamlining the development approval process in support of the county executive’s priorities of community and transit oriented development, along with affordable and market rate housing,” said a planning staff member during a slide presentation. Staff described the bill as…
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