D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-F500

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

Rule 11-F500 - PURPOSE AND INTENT

500.1

The base zone development standards in Subtitle F, Chapter 2 shall apply to the RA-2/DC, RA-4/DC, and RA-5/DC 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.

500.2

In addition to the purposes of the RA zones, the purposes of the Dupont Circle Residential Apartment (RA-2/DC, RA-4/DC, and RA-5/DC) zones are to:

(a) Recognize the 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.

500.3

The RA-2/DC, RA-4/DC, and RA-5/DC zones require 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-F500

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