D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-E101

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

Rule 11-E101 - PURPOSE AND INTENT

101.1

The Residential Flat (RF) zones are residential zones, which provide for areas developed primarily with residential row buildings, but within which there have been limited conversions of dwellings or other buildings into more than two (2) principal dwelling units.

101.2

The RF zones are intended to:

(a) Recognize and reinforce the importance of neighborhood character, walkable neighborhoods, housing affordability, aging in place, preservation of housing stock, improvements to the overall environment, and low- and moderate-density housing to the overall housing mix and health of the city;

(b) Allow for limited compatible non-residential uses;

(c) Allow for the matter-of-right development of existing lots of record;

(d) Establish minimum lot area and lot width for the subdivision and creation of new lots of record in RF zones;

(e) Allow for the limited conversion of single household dwellings and other structures for flats; and

(f) Prohibit the conversion of single household dwellings and flats for apartment house as anticipated in the RA zone.

101.3

The RF zones are designed to be mapped in areas identified as low-, moderate- or medium-density residential areas suitable for residential life and supporting uses.

101.4

The purpose of the RF-1 zone is to provide for areas predominantly developed with residential row buildings on small lots within which no more than two (2) principal dwelling units are permitted.

101.5

The RF-4 and RF-5 zones are typically, but not exclusively, established residential neighborhoods adjacent or proximate to higher density zones including residential, mixed-use, and downtown areas.

101.6

The RF-4 and RF-5 zones are intended to promote the continued row house character and appearance, and residential use of larger row buildings.

101.7

The purpose of the RF-4 and RF-5 zones is to provide for areas predominantly developed with residential row buildings of three (3) or more stories within which no more than three (3) or four (4) principal dwelling units are permitted, respectively.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-E101

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 11297 (8/25/2023)