Section 11-D100. GENERAL PROVISIONS

100.1 The Residential House (R) zones are residential zones, designed to provide for stable, low- to moderate-density residential areas suitable for family life and supporting uses.

100.2 In addition to the purpose statements of individual chapters, the provisions of the R zones are intended to:

(a) Provide for the orderly development and use of land and structures in areas predominantly characterized by low- to moderate-density residential development;

(b) Recognize and reinforce the importance of neighborhood character, walkable neighborhoods, housing affordability, aging in place, preservation of housing stock, improvements to the overall environment, and low- and moderate-density housing to the overall housing mix and health of the city;

(c) Allow for limited compatible accessory and non-residential uses;

(d) Allow for the matter-of-right development of existing lots of record;

(e) Establish minimum lot area and dimensions for the subdivision and creation of new lots of record; and

(f) Discourage multiple dwelling unit development.

100.3 For those zones with geographic identification, the boundaries are cited in Subtitle W and identified on the official Zoning Map. When there is a conflict between the official Zoning Map and the boundaries described in Subtitle W, the Office of Zoning shall determine the correct boundaries through a zoning certification.

 

 

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, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).