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Proposed Zoning Change for 1029 West 37th Street

Original title: Zoning – Rezoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling to 2 Dwelling Units in the R-7 Zoning District – 1029 West 37th Street FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the property known as 1029 West 37th Street (Block 3539, Lot 014), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the R-6 Zoning District to the R-7 Zoning District; permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single family dwelling unit on the property to 2 dwelling units; and providing for a special effective date.

August 18, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance determines whether the property owner at 1029 West 37th Street is legally permitted to increase housing density on the site from one unit to two.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owner of 1029 West 37th Street

The owner is seeking a zoning change to allow for the conversion of their property into two dwelling units.

Nearby residents

Residents in the immediate vicinity may experience changes in neighborhood density and traffic patterns if the conversion is approved.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 18, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance proposes rezoning the property at 1029 West 37th Street from R-6 to R-7 to allow the conversion of a single-family home into a two-unit dwelling. The change is subject to specific conditions and a special effective date.

Key Facts

The ordinance proposes rezoning 1029 West 37th Street (Block 3539, Lot 014) from R-6 to R-7.
The change would permit the conversion of a single-family dwelling into a two-unit dwelling.
The conversion is subject to specific, yet-to-be-defined conditions.
The ordinance includes a provision for a special effective date.
The ordinance is currently in the Land Use & Transportation Committee.
The ordinance was introduced on August 18, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to rezone from R-6 to R-7?

R-6 typically denotes a single-family residential district, while R-7 allows for higher density, such as two-family dwellings.

Will this change automatically allow the property owner to build a second unit?

No, the conversion is permitted only 'subject to certain conditions' which are part of the legislative review process.

Why It Matters

This ordinance determines whether the property owner at 1029 West 37th Street is legally permitted to increase housing density on the site from one unit to two.

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Incremental Density Increase

The ordinance reflects a common local pattern of using site-specific rezoning to incrementally increase housing density in established single-family neighborhoods.

1029 West 37th Street

Connected Entities

location1029 West 37th Street“The specific property subject to the proposed zoning change.”Map →

organizationLand Use & Transportation Committee“The committee currently reviewing the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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