D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-B305

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 11-B305 - EXCEPTIONS TO DENSITY REGULATIONS FOR ENCLOSING OPEN ARCADES

305.1

Notwithstanding applicable FAR limitations and subject to this section, an existing open arcade in a building in any MU or D zone may be enclosed.

305.2

An open arcade area enclosed pursuant to this section must be solely devoted to retail, arts, or service uses permitted as a matter of right within that zone.

305.3

An open arcade may not be enclosed if:

(a) It is in a building that is a historic landmark or has been designated as contributing to a historic district; and

(b) The Historic Preservation Review Board has determined that the arcade constitutes a feature contributing to the building's historic or architectural significance; or

(c) The floor of the open arcade would not be at the same level and continuous with the adjacent sidewalk in public space, or would not connect to an existing, adjoining open arcade adjacent to sidewalk in public space.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-B305

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016)