D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 11. ZONING REGULATIONS OF 1958 |
Chapter 11-6. MIXED USE (COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICTS |
Section 11-608. UTILITIES (CR)
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608.1Use as an electric substation, natural gas regulator station, public utility pumping station, optical transmission node, or telephone exchange, shall be permitted in a CR District when authorized by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under § 3104, if the Board considers that this use is appropriate in furthering the objectives of the CR District, subject to the provisions of this section.
608.2Any new construction of a freestanding structure used primarily for the purpose of housing an optical transmission node shall be subject to the following:
(a)The structure shall be built to appear compatible with surrounding construction, including exterior building material, fenestration, and landscaping; and
(b)There shall be no advertisement on the structure.
608.3The Board may impose any requirements for setbacks, screening, or other safeguards that it deems necessary for protection of the neighborhood.