D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 11. ZONING REGULATIONS OF 1958 |
Chapter 11-12. CAPITOL INTEREST OVERLAY DISTRICT |
Section 11-1202. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
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1202.1In an application for a special exception in any CAP Overlay District, the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall consider whether the proposed development is:
(a)Compatible with the present and proposed development of the neighborhood;
(b)Consistent with the goals and mandates of the United States Congress in title V of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1976 (Master Plan for Future Development of the Capitol Grounds and Related Areas), approved July 25, 1975 (Pub. L. No. 94-59, 89 Stat. 288); and
(c)In accordance with the plan promulgated under the Act.
1202.2Upon receipt of the application, the Board shall submit the application to the D.C. Office of Planning for coordination, review, report, and impact assessment along with reviews in writing of all relevant District departments and agencies including the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Community Development, and, if a historic district or historic landmark is involved, the State Historic Preservation Officer.
1202.3Upon receipt of the application, the Board shall submit the application to the Architect of the Capitol for review and report.
1202.4The Board may require special treatment and impose reasonable conditions as it deems necessary to mitigate any adverse impacts identified in the consideration of the application.