Adjustment of Building Restriction Line in Square 2950 along the southern side of Fern Street NW, S.R. 23-06301 Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2024
This bill temporarily reduces the required setback distance for buildings along the southern side of Fern Street NW in Square 2950 from 15 feet to 9.5 feet. The change applies specifically to Lots 847, 973, 1016 to 1033, and 1062 to 1072 to allow construction closer to the street. It is an emergency measure designed to bypass a congressional review process, taking effect only after approval by the Mayor or a veto override. The adjustment remains in force for no longer than 90 days.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Dec 12, 2024
Last action Dec 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Dec 17, 2024
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Dec 17, 2024
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
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All Yea
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Mixed
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Dec 17, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Dec 12, 2024
Introduced
B25-1069 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
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