The county has been working for several months on a draft zoning ordinance labelled "Parking Reimagined." In general, the proposed ordinance reduces the minimum parking availability for all new development and could be applied to existing development. The draft is being pushed by the area development community because it would lower their development costs, allowing even greater profitability. Overall, adoption of the new zoning ordinance, which would be irrevocable in this Dillon Rule state, would reduce the livability and add to environmental damage across the county--for profits and county tax revenues. A number of community organizations and spokespersons across the county have expressed their concern if not outright opposition to the proposed zoning ordinance change.
In response to this initiative, the Reston Citizens Association (RCA) has written a letter to Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn noting their numerous concerns about the draft ordinance. Their bottom line is, "...this proposal is 'not ready for prime time' and a delay would, we believe, help to address the numerous concerns and draft a proposal in collaboration with citizen groups that addresses the outstanding issues."
The letter ends with a list of twelve key issues of concern with the draft "Parking Reimagined" proposal.
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