Description
Title: To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1800 North 27th Street and 1802 North 27th Street for the purpose of up to four single-family detached dwellings, upon certain terms and conditions, and to repeal Ord. No. 2024-327, adopted Feb. 10, 2025, and all amendatory ordinances thereto. (7th District)
Summary
Ordinance No. 2026-177, introduced on July 27, 2026, seeks to authorize the construction of up to four single-family detached dwellings at 1800 and 1802 North 27th Street in Richmond, an area currently zoned R-5 Single-Family Residential. The proposed development requires a Special Use Permit due to non-compliance with existing zoning regulations regarding lot area, width, and coverage. The City Planning Commission and City Council have held public hearings to ensure community input. The legislation aims to enhance neighborhood housing options while maintaining compatibility with the Richmond 300 Master Plan, which emphasizes mixed-use, walkable urban environments. The ordinance includes conditions to mitigate potential impacts on safety, traffic, and local