{"id":3226,"date":"2023-03-27T12:53:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T16:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/?p=3226"},"modified":"2023-05-22T16:02:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T20:02:53","slug":"missing-middle-housing-in-arlington-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/missing-middle-housing-in-arlington-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Missing Middle Housing in Arlington County"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3226\" class=\"elementor elementor-3226\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d85449 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d85449\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c81408c\" data-id=\"2c81408c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0045189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0045189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h2><b>What is Missing Middle Housing?<\/b><\/h2><p>Missing Middle housing refers to multi-unit housing types that fall between single-family homes and mid-to-high-rise apartment buildings. They are often more accessible to families and individuals who cannot afford the high cost of single-family homes or the limited space of apartments. By allowing and incentivizing the development of Missing Middle housing, Arlington County hopes to increase the diversity of its housing stock and provide more affordable options for its residents.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-90bd72c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"90bd72c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad6e4dd\" data-id=\"ad6e4dd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb1d4be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb1d4be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h3 style=\"white-space: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Did the Missing Middle Housing Study Pass?<\/span><\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b9834c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b9834c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. On March 22, 2023, the Arlington County Board voted 5-0 to pass new Zoning Ordinance and General Land Use Plan amendments related to the Missing Middle Housing Study to take effect on July 1, 2023 after a multiyear process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0b6c764\" data-id=\"0b6c764\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b78e52e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b78e52e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DeMarr_MissingMiddle-Passed-min-300x274.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-3228\" alt=\"Missing Middle Housing Study Passed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DeMarr_MissingMiddle-Passed-min-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DeMarr_MissingMiddle-Passed-min.jpg 393w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b9b291d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b9b291d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-primary ); font-size: 1.75rem;\">What Are the Zoning Ordinance and General Land Use Plan Amendments?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlnow.com\/2023\/03\/22\/breaking-arlington-county-board-approves-missing-middle-zoning-changes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arlington County website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a brief overview of the proposed amendments to previously single-family-zoned properties are as follows:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Uses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allow up to 6 units on a residential lot (duplexes, townhouses, and multiplexes with 3-6 units)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Applicability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allow EHO (Expanded Housing Options) development by-right on properties in the R-20, R-10, R-8, R-6, and R-5 zoning districts<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Annual Development Cap:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Set an annual cap up to 58 permits with the following distribution method:<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 permits total spread across R-8, R-10, and R-20 districts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 permits in the R-6 district<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 permits in the R-5 district<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a 5-year sunset of the annual cap<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum Lot Coverage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Duplicate base lot coverage standards for single-family detached homes and provides additional allowed coverage even if a detached garage is not built<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vary parking requirements based on transit proximity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 0.5 parking spaces per unit on sites located entirely within a \u00be mile radius of a Metrorail station entrance or within \u00bd mile radius of a transit stop along the Premium Transit Network.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 1 space per dwelling unit for all other locations &#8211; including those residential lots fronting on a cul-de-sac in transit-proximate areas<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 2-4 units: Require a minimum of 4 shade trees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 5-6 units: Require a minimum of 8 shade trees<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum Site Area:<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 2-4 units: Set minimum site area to the same standards for single-detached homes in all districts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 5-6 units:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set minimum site area to the same standards as single-detached homes in R-6, R-8, R-10, and R-20 districts.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase the minimum site area to 6,000 square feet for the R-5 district<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-32e561f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"32e561f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f068ac\" data-id=\"0f068ac\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98eacc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98eacc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gross Floor Area:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Set the maximum floor area based on the housing types and\/or unit type at the following square footage:<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duplex: 4,800<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semi-detached: 5,000<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 townhouses: 7,500<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-unit multiplex: 6,000<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-unit multiplex: 7,200<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5- and 6-unit multiplex: 8,000<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9e87b15\" data-id=\"9e87b15\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be2d6c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be2d6c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DeMarr_MissingMiddle-Home.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3235\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DeMarr_MissingMiddle-Home.jpg 854w, https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DeMarr_MissingMiddle-Home-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DeMarr_MissingMiddle-Home-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e01e65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e01e65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessory Dwellings:<\/b>\u00a0Allow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/accessory-dwelling-units-the-what-how-and-why\/\">accessory dwellings (ADs)<\/a> only in two scenarios (interior units within a townhouse or semi-detached home, exceptions for pre-existing ADs)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Design and Layout Guidelines:<\/b><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Make the maximum building height, footprint, and minimum setbacks for EHO development the same as currently exists for single-detached homes<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Require EHO development to comply with site layout and design standards for compatibility with surrounding neighborhood<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39874ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39874ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>What Are Some of the Benefits of Missing Middle Housing?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n \t<li><strong><i>Increased Housing Diversity<\/i><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; By allowing for the development of these housing types, Arlington County can create diverse and inclusive communities that are accessible to a wider range of income levels.<\/li><\/br>\n \t<li><strong><i>Affordability<\/i><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; These housing types are often more affordable than single-family homes, which can be out of reach for many middle-income households, and provide more space and privacy than apartments. This makes them a great option for families, young professionals, and retirees who are looking for a more affordable and practical housing solution.<\/li><\/br>\n \t<li><strong><i>Walkability<\/i><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Missing Middle housing also has the potential to improve walkability and create more vibrant neighborhoods. By promoting development that is compatible with the surrounding context, Arlington County can encourage the creation of more pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods that are closer to amenities such as shops, restaurants, and parks. This can help reduce reliance on cars and promote sustainable modes of transportation, like walking and cycling.<\/li><\/br>\n \t<li><strong><i>Sustainability<\/i><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; The development of Missing Middle housing can also encourage the use of environmentally-friendly building materials and design, and help reduce the impact of new housing developments. With the recently updated stormwater management ordinances in Arlington County in conjunction with tree planting requirements related to Missing Middle development, Arlington can continue to be climate-forward as it grows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning to build a new single-family home or multi-family dwelling in Arlington County, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/arlington-county-civil-engineering-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Arlington County Civil Engineering Services<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you would like to talk more about Missing Middle in Arlington County, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demarrengineering.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to speak with an expert.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac736e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac736e2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-266bfa8\" data-id=\"266bfa8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Missing Middle Housing? 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