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Circuit Court Judge Strikes Down Arlington's 'Missing Middle' Zoning Ordinance

Sep 27, 2024, 06:44 PM

A state circuit court judge has struck down Arlington, Virginia's 'missing middle' zoning ordinance, which aimed to increase housing density by allowing multi-family units in areas previously zoned for single-family homes. The ruling, reported by The Washington Post, has sparked calls for broader statewide reform and stronger judicial enforcement of constitutional property rights constraints on zoning laws. The ordinance, known as the 'missing middle' zoning reform, was intended to address housing shortages and affordability issues in Arlington.