D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-J101

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

Rule 11-J101 - PURPOSE AND INTENT

101.1

The Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR) zones provide for the following:

(a) Heavy commercial and light manufacturing activities employing large numbers of people and requiring some heavy machinery under controls that minimize any adverse effect on other nearby, more restrictive zones; and

(b) Areas suitable for development as heavy industrial sites, but at the same time protect those industrial developments from the intrusion of non-industrial uses that impede the full utilization of properly located industrial sites.

101.2 The provisions of the PDR zones are intended to:

(a) Regulate the use of land and structures and the erection and modification of structures in areas characterized by PDR uses, typically with heavy truck traffic and loading and unloading operations;

(b) Encourage the retention of viable land to accommodate production, warehousing, distribution, light and heavy industrial, and research and development activities;

(c) Allow compatible office and retail uses and development;

(d) Minimize encroachment by uses that are incompatible with PDR uses, including residential uses, which could impair existing PDR activities;

(e) Manage transitions between PDR-zoned areas and surrounding neighborhoods; and

(f) Ensure the environmental performance of development.

101.3

The PDR-1 zone is intended to permit moderate-density commercial and PDR activities employing a large workforce and requiring some heavy machinery under controls that minimize any adverse impacts on adjacent, more restrictive zones.

101.4

The PDR-2 zone is intended to permit medium-density commercial and PDR activities employing a large workforce and requiring some heavy machinery under controls that minimize any adverse impacts on adjacent, more restrictive zones.

101.5

The PDR-3 zone is intended to permit high-density commercial and PDR activities employing a large workforce and requiring some heavy machinery under controls that minimize any adverse impacts on adjacent, more restrictive zones.

101.6

The PDR-4 zone is intended to permit high-density commercial and PDR activities employing a large workforce and requiring some heavy machinery under controls that minimize any adverse impacts on adjacent, more restrictive zones and minimize non-industrial uses.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-J101

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)