Section 11-916. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (W-1, W-2, AND W-3)

 

916.1If the Zoning Commission considers that it is appropriate in furthering the objectives of the Waterfront District, a college or university shall be permitted as a special exception in the W-1, W-2, and W-3 Districts when authorized by the Commission under § 3104, subject to the provisions of this section.

 

916.2The facility shall be designed to enhance the visual and recreational opportunities offered by the Waterfront.

 

916.3The use shall be designed and located so that it is not likely to become objectionable because of noise, traffic, number of students, or other conditions.

 

916.4The applicant shall submit to the Commission a plan for developing the campus as a whole.

 

916.5The plan required in § 916.4 shall include:

 

(a)The location, height, and bulk, where appropriate, of all present and proposed improvements, including but not limited to buildings, parking and loading facilities, screening, signs, streets, public utility facilities, and athletic and other recreational facilities;

 

(b)A description of all activities conducted or to be conducted in the facilities; and

 

(c)The capacity of present and proposed campus development.

 

916.6Before taking final action on an application, the Commission shall refer the application to the D.C. Office of Planning for coordination, review, and report. The report shall include the recommendations of appropriate agencies of the District government.

 

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 published at 47 DCR 9725, 9736-37 (December 8, 2000); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 3440 (April 2, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 6358 (July 8, 2005).