Section 11-G101. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

 

101.1 The bulk of structures in the MU zones shall be controlled through the combined general development standards of this subtitle, the zone-specific development standards of this subtitle, and the requirements and standards of Subtitle C.

101.2 The development standards are intended to:

(a) Control the bulk or volume of structures, including height, floor area ratio (FAR), and lot occupancy;

(b) Control the location of building bulk in relation to adjacent lots and streets, by regulating rear yards, side yards, and the relationship of buildings to street lot lines;

(c) Regulate the mixture of uses; and

(d) Ensure the environmental performance of development.

101.3 The development standards may include allowances for the provision of affordable housing consistent with the Inclusionary Zoning provisions of Subtitle C, Chapter 10 and will be so indicated by the letters “IZ” in the development standards table.

101.4 The bulk of public buildings and structures in the MU zones shall be controlled through the development standards specified in Subtitle G, Chapter 10 and the regulations of this chapter. 

 

101.5The development standards may be varied or waived by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a variance or, when permitted in this title, as a special exception. Relief from the development standards for Height and FAR shall be required as a variance. Additional zone-specific special exception criterion, if applicable, shall be considered by the Board and are referenced in this subtitle.

 

101.6In addition to the development standards set forth in this subtitle, additional general regulations relevant to this Subtitle can be found in Subtitle C.

 

 

authority

§ 1 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 6-641.01 (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017).