A Board in Limbo: Vacancies on the D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment and the Nomination of Paul Goldstein and Michelle Pourciau

The District of Columbia’s Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) plays an outsized role in shaping neighborhoods, housing outcomes, and development timelines. The BZA is an independent, quasi‑judicial body responsible for hearing zoning variances, special exceptions, and appeals of decisions made by the Zoning Administrator at the Department of Buildings. For developers navigating atypical site constraints, nonprofits proposing community facilities, or homeowners seeking relief from setback requirements, the BZA is often the only path forward under the Zoning Regulations.