Section 11-B305. EXCEPTIONS TO DENSITY REGULATIONS FOR ENCLOSING OPEN ARCADES

 

305.1Notwithstanding applicable FAR limitations and subject to this section, an existing open arcade in a building in any MU or D zone may be enclosed.

 

305.2An open arcade area enclosed pursuant to this section must be solely devoted to retail, arts, or service uses permitted as a matter of right within that zone.

 

305.3An open arcade may not be enclosed if:

 

(a)It is in a building that is a historic landmark or has been designated as contributing to a historic district; and

 

(b)The Historic Preservation Review Board has determined that the arcade constitutes a feature contributing to the building’s historic or architectural significance; or

 

(c)The floor of the open arcade would not be at the same level and continuous with the adjacent sidewalk in public space, or would not connect to an existing, adjoining open arcade adjacent to sidewalk in public space.

 

 

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, 2650 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).