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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there a limit on conversions to 2-4-6- plexes in the new regulations?  A per year limit or per neighborhood association limit, or both?  I've been told there is, but have not seen it anywhere in writing.   Does anyone know or can link whether such limits exist?[/quote]

There isn’t a limit. But heythatwould have been a great idea![/quote]
That’s incorrect.  There’s a limit of 58 structures per year for five years, dispersed geographically.  https://www.arlnow.com/2023/03/22/breaking-arlington-county-board-approves-missing-middle-zoning-changes/

After five years there is no limit.[/quote]

They asked if there is a limit on conversions to 2/4/6 plexs. There isn’t. There is a limit on the number of MMH per year, but if they are all 6 plexs that’s no problem! [/quote]

Multifamily buildings still have to conform to setback/height restrictions. You can only fit so much on typical Arlington lots. [/quote]

6000 square foot lot would get the mcmansion size building but it would be 6 units.  Many would require 6 off street parking spots perhaps divided between  3 garages and 3 in driveway.  3/4 mile to metro?  That lot for 6-8 units gets 3-4 off street spots.  https://www.arlnow.com/2023/03/22/breaking-arlington-county-board-approves-missing-middle-zoning-changes/

"half a parking spot per unit as the minimum 3/4 of a mile from Metro rail and 1/2 mile from certain bus stops and one spot per unit outside of transit zones."

examples on ARL website - go to 134 of 146 to view 6 units on a 6000 square foot lot.  1 example is 6 parking spots and another 3 based on the transit proximity standard.  Vehicles will be parked on the street.  https://arlington.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1844&meta_id=217182

Don't know what the language certain bus stop means. [/quote]

Wow. Those are tiny units. 400 sq ft?

If it isn’t any bigger than a McMansion and has off street parking then it seems fine. The county should do a better job of allocating space and funding for schools. But that’s a preexisting issue.  [/quote]

There isn’t enough off street parking. Everyone knows that each unit will have at least 2 cars, so 12 cars total. .5 a parking space is ridiculous. Resulting in 9 cars parked on the street.[/quote]

Cars parked on the street! Shocking! Where will it all end?![/quote]

[b]Our street doesn’t have any sidewalks[/b], so yeah a bunch of cars on the street is dangerous for neighborhood kids and walkers. [/quote]

That's a problem! Which should be solved by...building sidewalks. Would your neighbors support sidewalks?[/quote]

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