Zoning and land use

What local zoning and land-use rules allow to be built where, from apartments, accessory units and housing near transit to limits on density, and whether federal transportation money is tied to them.

What they call for

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3 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Limit overdevelopment and protect neighborhood character and open space

2 members
Wes Climer
House · SC-5 · Republican
“Fix Overdevelopment by Getting Government Working Together”
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Sydney Gruters
House · FL-16 · Republican
“Sydney will fight to curb overdevelopment and keep homeownership within reach for working families.”
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Raised the issue without a specific call

1 member
Mark Lamb
House · AZ-5 · Republican
“Many decisions involving water use, utility planning, land use and zoning belong at the state and local levels. A member of Congress should not pretend otherwise.”
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