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

• 25-09 – Connecticut Avenue NW Rezoning – Cleveland Park and Woodley Park
  • Zoning Commission Setdown Report for Connecticut Avenue Amendment
  • OP presentation to ANC 3C on February 18, 2025
  • Notice of Intent to File Zoning Text and Map Amendment

• 25-13 - Wisconsin Avenue NW Rezoning

  • Zoning Commission Setdown Report for Wisconsin Avenue Text and Map Amendment
  • OP presentation to ANC 3A on February 18, 2025

Recently Approved Cases

• 23-25 – Text and Map Amendments for the Chevy Chase Connecticut Avenue NW Corridor - Published in the DC Register June 27, 2025

  • OP Presentation to Chevy Chase on May 27, 2024
  • Chevy Chase Text and Map Amendments OP Set Down Report
  • Case 23-25 Zoning Handouts
  • Case 23-25 Zoning OP Hearing Report

• 23-27 – Washington Navy Yard New Zone Text and Map Amendment - Published in the DC Register May 23, 2025

  • Background and resources from OP

• 24-10 – Pennsylvania Avenue East New Zone Text Amendment - Published in the DC Register January 16, 2026

  • Background and resources from OP

• 25-06 – Proposed Amendment to Alley Lot Regulations - Approved by Final Action of the Zoning Commission June 11, 2026

• 25-08 – Study and Proposed Text Amendment for Residential Apartment (RA-1) Zone - Published in the DC Register July 10, 2026

• 25-12 – Omnibus Text Amendments – Published in the DC Register July 10, 2026

  • Zoning Commission Setdown Report for "Omnibus" Zoning Text Petition
  • ANC briefing recording and slides, delivered on October 7, 2025
  • ANC presentation on Omnibus Text Amendments, June 24 and June 26, 2025
  • ANC briefing recording, delivered June 26, 2025