City planners will present a draft proposal Aug. 11 that is expected to loosen the rules governing construction on Alexandria's undersized residential lots — a process that has required City Council approval for more than 50 years.

City to present draft proposal Aug. 11 on rules governing Alexandria's undersized lotsStaff signaled in April they may recommend allowing by-right development on most substandard lots, ending a City Council approval requirement dating to 1974dlvr.it