D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-E300

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

Rule 11-E300 - PURPOSE AND INTENT

300.1

The base zone development standards in Subtitle E, Chapter 2 shall apply to the RF-1/DC zone 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.

300.2

In addition to the purposes of the RF-1 zone, the purposes of the Dupont Circle Residential Flat (RF-1/DC) zone are to:

(a) Recognize that Dupont Circle area is a unique resource in the District of Columbia that must be preserved and enhanced;

(b) Provide strong protections to retain its low scale, predominantly residential character, independent small retail businesses, human scale streetscapes, and historic character;

(c) Enhance the residential character of the area by maintaining existing residential uses and controlling the scale and density of residential development;

(d) Protect the integrity of "contributing buildings", as that term is defined by the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-144, as amended; D.C. Official Code §§ 6-1101 to 6-1115 (formerly codified at D.C. Official Code §§ 5-1001 to 5-1015 (1994 Repl. & 1999 Supp.)));

(e) Preserve areas planned as open gardens and backyards and protect the light, air, and privacy that they provide;

(f) Enhance the streetscape by maintaining the public space in front of buildings as landscaped green spaces; and

(g) Encourage greater use of public transportation and the free circulation of vehicles through public streets and alleys.

300.3

The RF-1/DC zone requires a scale of development consistent with the nature and character of the Dupont Circle area in height and bulk and ensures a general compatibility in the scale of new buildings with older, low-scale buildings.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-E300

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 002337 (2/22/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 11297 (8/25/2023)