D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 11. ZONING REGULATIONS OF 1958 |
Chapter 11-9. WATERFRONT DISTRICTS |
Section 11-907. UTILITIES (W-1, W-2, AND W-3)
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907.1If the Board of Zoning Adjustment considers that it is appropriate in furthering the objectives of the Waterfront District, an electric substation, natural gas regulator station, public utility pumping station, optical transmission node, or telephone exchange shall be permitted as a special exception in the W-1, W-2, and W-3 Districts when authorized by the Board under § 3104, subject to the provisions of this section.
907.2Any 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.
907.3The Board shall establish requirements for setbacks and screening.
907.4The Board shall establish other safeguards as deemed necessary for protection of the neighborhood.