D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-766
The Board of Zoning Adjustment may authorize within a C-5 (PAD) District an increase in bulk as specified in § 762.4 for any new building containing a legitimate theater or similar performing arts facility.
The Board may also prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to ensure the achievement of good design objectives and, in determining the precise extent of the increase permitted, the Board shall require that the requirements of this section be met.
The legitimate theater or similar performing arts facility shall be of a size and type appropriate for the C-5 (PAD) District.
Adequate supporting facilities associated with the operation of a legitimate theater or similar performing arts facility, such as rehearsal areas, studios, or storage space, shall be provided.
Open spaces, open arcades, through square connections, enclosed pedestrian spaces, mass transit, and vehicular circulation shall be adequate to accommodate the circulation of pedestrians or vehicles attracted by the facilities.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-766