The City Council passed a zoning change that will mean a limit on the size of new buildings in Carroll Gardens. First, Second, Third and Fourth Places and
Carroll and President Streets between Smith and Hoyt Streets will be affected by this change.

Interestingly, the very existence of those large gardens in Carroll Gardens allowed the development of large scale properties. It had something to do with the language of the zoning rules that go back to the 1900’s.

Pardon Me for Asking had this to say:

Dear Reader,

You probably already heard the good news about the outcome of the City Council’s vote on the Carroll Gardens Wide Street Text Amendment:

It passed unanimously today. That is wonderful news for the neighborhood.

After almost a year of meetings, hearings and community outreach efforts, there is finally something written into law that will truly help to protect the historical character of the neighborhood.

The amendment goes into effect immediately!

Though this is excellent news, it is just the first step. Next: the entire neighborhood needs to be down-zoned and efforts are already on the way.

Ultimately? Lets hope that very soon, we will be able to expand the existing Carroll Gardens Landmark District.