Section 11-2524. EXCEPTIONS TO DENSITY REGULATIONS FOR ENCLOSING OPEN ARCADES

2524.1Notwithstanding the repeal of § 2515.3, a building constructed with the additional gross floor area authorized by that provision remains a conforming structure.

2524.2 Notwithstanding applicable floor-area-ratio limitations, and subject to §§ 2524.3 and 2524.4, an existing open arcade in a building in the SP, W, CR and C districts, may be enclosed.

2524.3An open arcade area enclosed pursuant to § 2524.2 must be solely devoted to retail, arts, or service uses permitted as a matter of right.

2524.4An open arcade may not be enclosed if it is located in a building that:

(a)Is a historic landmark or has been designated as contributing to a historic district; and

(b)The Historic Preservation Review Board has determined that the arcade constitutes a feature contributing to the building’s historic or architectural significance; or

(c)If the floor of the open arcade would not be at the same level and continuous with adjacent sidewalk in public space, or would not connect to an existing, adjoining open arcade adjacent to sidewalk in public space.

authority

The Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia (the “Commission”), pursuant to its authority under §§ 1 and 3 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, 799; D.C. Official Code §§ 6-641.01 and 6-641.0).

source

Final Rulemaking and Order No. 10-16 published at 57 DCR 11221, 11222 (November 26, 2010).