Richmond’s Housing Plan Gets Final Draft | Richmond News

Richmond’s long-overdue zoning overhaul, dubbed the “Code Refresh,” is finally here with its third draft — and it’s packed with real changes after decades of stagnation. After backlash over a previous proposal that allowed up to three homes per lot, the new plan settles on a “one plus one” model: one main house plus one accessory dwelling unit — designed to actually help the housing crunch without alienating neighborhoods. The city’s listening: height limits are now included to preserve neighborhood character, zoning tweaks make building easier in high-density corridors, and rules for lot width and green space ensure thoughtful growth. Councilman Breton called it a true compromise born from community feedback. The draft’s headed to City Council for final approval — and residents still have a voice. Check the details online if your block’s affected. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/13ef9f02d6e5931f