L'Enfant Plaza North, Inc. v. District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency

HOLTZOFF, District Judge.

The question presented for decision in this case is the construction of a restrictive clause contained in the urban renewal plan for the Southwest Urban Renewal Area in the City of Washington. Specifically, the question is what is the meaning of the phrase “accessory uses” in connection with office buildings.

This action is brought by property owners, whose property surrounds or adjoins the specific area to which the restriction applies. The defendants are certain governmental authorities and the purpose of the action is to set aside the interpretation and construction…