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Office of Planning to withdraw contested light‑pole amendment for separate study after public concern
Summary
The commission heard substantial opposition to a proposed change that would remove certain light poles from the definition of 'structure' for recreation and school facilities; OP recommended withdrawing the item from the omnibus to prepare a standalone, more detailed proposal and analysis.
A proposal to amend the zoning definition of 'structure' so that lighting poles for District recreation sites and public schools would not trigger some zoning setbacks drew vocal opposition from ANCs and neighborhood groups at the omnibus hearing.
Opponents warned that the change could produce…
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