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Zoning Commission Approves Text Amendment to Allow Limited Neighborhood Commercial Uses at 1781 Florida Ave NW
Summary
On Dec. 4, 2025, the Zoning Commission approved a text amendment to Subtitle U §514.3 to exempt 1781 Florida Ave NW (Square 2557, Lot 800) from four prohibited uses in the Reed Cook overlay — enabling neighborhood grocery, restaurant, veterinary clinic or small delivery office — by a 4–0–1 vote.
The Zoning Commission voted on Dec. 4, 2025 to approve Z.C. Case No. 25-10, a text amendment to Subtitle U §514.3 that excludes 1781 Florida Ave NW (Square 2557, Lot 800) from four prohibited uses in the Reed Cook overlay, enabling limited neighborhood-oriented commercial activity.
Applicant attorney mister Debert and property owner Jeffrey Schoenberger told the commission the change is intended to reduce long-term vacancy and attract “quality” tenants — such as a small grocery, full-service restaurant (not fast-food), a veterinary clinic or a UPS/FedEx-style partial delivery…
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