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Richmond Zoning Update: Housing and Green Space | Richmond News
Richmond’s long-overdue zoning overhaul is heating up, with the third draft of its “Code Refresh” now on the table—shaped by community feedback and designed to boost housing options without sacrificing neighborhood character. Gone are the days of three homes per lot; the new plan settles on one main house plus one ADU. Green spaces are now protected, height limits ensure new buildings blend in, and data centers no longer get automatic approval—prioritizing water and energy sustainability. With City Council still weighing final votes, the mayor’s optimistic that this version has struck the…
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