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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can somebody post to the actual legislation?

Whatever it says, I'm sure it doesn't "limit parking."  What it most likely does is reduce the existing mandatory minimum parking spaces in code.  That does not mean there will be no parking spaces.  What it means is that rules that are not needed and are FREQUENTLY granted exemptions will no longer be in place.[/quote]

Developers will not be required to include parking. This has been done in Bethesda. The bill is unopposed. [/quote]

This is true. Bethesda (and other parking lot districts like Silver Spring) already allow residential and commercial construction with no parking, but developers have to pay a parking lot district tax if they don’t build parking. This bill quietly eliminates the tax. It’s not a virtuous stand for the environment or walkability or affordable housing. It’s just another tax break for developers. There’s no doubt the county will still build the parking garages because they love parking and always overbuild it. The only difference is the cost of the amenity for a few will be borne by everyone. [/quote]

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