Section 11-361. ART GALLERIES (R-5)

 

361.1An art gallery shall be permitted as a special exception in an R-5 District if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under § 3104, subject to the provisions of this section.

 

361.2The art gallery shall be located and operated so that it is not likely to become objectionable to adjoining and nearby property because of objectionable noise, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, hours of operation, or other objectionable conditions.

 

361.3The Board shall consider, and regulate, if necessary, the anticipated frequency, number of attendees, and other characteristics of show openings or other group gatherings.

 

361.4Adequate off-street parking, but not less than that required by chapter 21 of this title, shall be provided to accommodate occupants, employees, and visitors likely to come to the gallery by automobile.

 

361.5The proposed use shall not adversely affect the present character or future development of the surrounding area.

 

361.6The Board may require special treatment in the way of design, screening of buildings and parking, signs, exterior and interior lighting, or other requirements it deems necessary to protect adjacent and nearby properties.

 

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Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 465, 468 (January 22, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9741-43 (December 8, 2000), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 8335, 8365 (October 20, 2000).