D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K1000

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

Rule 11-K1000 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (NHR)

1000.1

The Northern Howard Road (NHR) zone is intended to be applied to a defined geographic area including the portions of Squares 5860 and 5861 north of Interstate 295.

1000.2

The purposes of the Northern Howard Road (NHR) zone are to:

(a) Assure development of the area with a mixture of residential and commercial uses, and a suitable height, bulk, and design of buildings, as generally indicated in the Comprehensive Plan;

(b) Encourage a variety of visitor-related uses, such as retail, service, and entertainment;

(c) Provide for increased height and density associated with increased affordable housing;

(d) Encourage superior architecture and design in all buildings and publicly accessible outdoor spaces;

(e) Require preferred ground- level retail and service uses along Howard Road, S.E.;

(f) Provide for the development of Howard Road, S.E. as a pedestrian- and bicycle- friendly street, with street-activating uses, and connections to metro and the broader neighborhood; and

(g) Encourage the inclusion of a bicycle track along Howard Road.

1000.3

Where there are conflicts between this chapter and other chapters or subtitles of this title, the provisions of the NHR zone shall govern.

1000.4

Development in the NHR zone shall be in accordance with the development standards of this chapter.

1000.5

Penthouses and rooftop structures shall be subject to the regulations of Subtitle C, Chapter 15, and the height and story limitations specified in this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K1000

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 15997 (12/6/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 13834 (12/24/2021)