D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-D400

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

Rule 11-D400 - PURPOSE AND INTENT

400.1

The base zone development standards in Subtitle D, Chapter 2 shall apply to the R-1A/FH, R-1B/FH, and R-2/FH zones except as specifically modified by this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and other regulations of this title, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

400.2

In addition to the purposes of the R-1 and R-2 zones, the purposes of the Forest Hills Tree and Slope Protection Residential House (R-1A/FH, R-1B/FH, and R-2/FH) zones are to:

(a) Preserve and enhance the park-like setting of designated neighborhoods bounded by Connecticut Avenue and Thirty-Second Street on the west, Rock Creek Park on the east, Fort Circle National Park and Nevada Avenue, N.W. on the north, and Melvin C. Hazen Park and adjacent to streams and parks on the south, by regulating alteration or disturbance of terrain, destruction of trees, and the ground coverage of permitted buildings and other impervious surfaces. It includes Soapstone Valley Park as well as Melvin C. Hazen Park;

(b) Preserve the natural topography and mature trees to the maximum extent feasible in the Forest Hills neighborhoods;

(c) Prevent significant adverse impact on adjacent open space, parkland, stream beds, or other environmentally sensitive natural areas; and

(d) Limit permitted ground coverage of new and expanded buildings and other construction, so as to encourage a general compatibility between the siting of new buildings or construction and the existing neighborhood.

400.3

The R-1A/FH, R-1B/FH, and R-2/FH zones have a significant quantity of steep slopes, stands of mature trees, are located at the edge of stream beds and public open spaces, and have undeveloped lots and parcels subject to potential terrain alteration and tree removal. Few lots are developed on a rectangular grid system.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-D400

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 11297 (8/25/2023)