The Development Review Division of OP provides analysis, reports, and recommendations on all cases before the Zoning Commission or the Board of Zoning Adjustment, to ensure that new discretionary development furthers the Comprehensive Plan for the District, addresses neighborhood character, and is consistent with the intent of the zoning regulations. OP is also the applicant for new cases before the Zoning Commission, recommending changes to the zoning text or zoning maps.
For more information about the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment, or to view the complete record or scheduling of specific cases, refer to the Office of Zoning website.
- Zoning Commission Cases
- Board of Zoning Adjustment Cases
- Large Tract Review Ward Reports
- Summary of Planned Unit Development (PUD) Process
Current Zoning Commission Map and/or Text Amendment Cases
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25-08 – Study and Proposed Text Amendment for Residential Apartment (RA-1) Zone
- 25-09 – Connecticut Avenue Rezoning – Cleveland Park and Woodley Park
- OP presentation to ANC 3C on February 18, 2025
- Notice of Intent to File Zoning Text and Map Amendment
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25-11 – Rear Additions to Houses – OP is proposing amendments to the zoning regulations for rowhome and semi-detached rear additions in single-family Residential and Residential Flat zones to increase the by-right permitted amount.
- Zoning Commission Setdown Report for Rear Additions
- Recording of ANC Briefing on June 26, 2025
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25-12 – Omnibus Text Amendments – OP is proposing amendments to 24 zoning regulations to clarify, update, and streamline them.
- Zoning Commission Setdown Report for "Omnibus" Zoning Text Petition
- ANC Presentation on Omnibus Text Amendments, June 24 and June 26, 2025
- Recording of ANC Briefing on June 26, 2025
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Wisconsin Avenue Rezoning
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OP presentation to ANC 3A on February 18, 2025
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Recently Approved Cases
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23-20 / 20-21 – Text and Map Amendment for a portion of Armed Forces Retirement Home (Approved)
- 23-25 – Text and Map Amendments for the Chevy Chase Connecticut Avenue NW Corridor (Approved)
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23-27 – Washington Navy Yard New Zone Text and Map Amendment (Approved)
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24-10 – Pennsylvania Avenue East New Zone Text Amendment (Approved)
