D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-H800

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Rule 11-H800 - PURPOSE AND INTENT

800.1

The purposes of the NMU-4/GA and NMU-7B/GA zones shall be those of the MU-4 and MU-7 zones as set forth in Subtitle G § 101, those of the Neighborhood Mixed-Use zones, as set forth in Subtitle H § 101, and the following:

(a) Implement the objectives of the Georgia Avenue - Petworth Metro Station Area and Corridor Plan, approved by the Council of the District of Columbia, effective July 20, 2006 (Res. 16-686);

(b) Implement the goals of the Great Streets Framework Plan for 7^th Street -Georgia Avenue, published by the District Department of Transportation and dated 2006;

(c) Encourage additional residential uses along the Georgia Avenue corridor;

(d) Encourage improved commercial uses;

(e) Provide uniform building design standards;

(f) Set guidelines for development review through planned unit development (PUD) and special exception proceedings; and

(g) Encourage vertically mixed-uses (ground floor commercial and residential above) within a quarter mile of the Georgia Avenue - Petworth Metrorail Station along Georgia Avenue, from Park Road to Shepherd Street.

800.2

The NMU-4/GA zone is intended to permit mixed-use development at a moderate density, including additional residential uses above commercial uses; and

800.3

The NMU-7B/GA zone is intended to permit mixed-use development at a medium density with a focus on employment, including additional residential uses above commercial uses.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-H800

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