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Zoning Commission takes emergency action to enable Congress Heights library project at Saint Elizabeths East
Summary
The Commission adopted emergency zoning text changes to Subtitle K §605.1 to remove a 10‑foot setback that was constraining a planned DC Public Library at Congress Heights Metro Station and set down the permanent rulemaking for public hearing.
The Zoning Commission unanimously (4‑0‑1 roll‑call) approved emergency action to set down and publish a proposed text amendment to Subtitle K §605.1, removing a 10‑foot setback requirement on the Saint Elizabeths East campus so D.C. Public Library can proceed with plans to build a new library above the Congress Heights Metro Station.
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