Section 11-D5203. SPECIAL EXCEPTION CRITERIA FOR R-11, R-12, AND R-13 (NAVAL OBSERVATORY) ZONES

5203.1  In consideration of a special exception in the R-11, R-12, or R-13 zones, in  addition to any other criteria of this title, the following conditions shall apply:

(a) The Board of Zoning Adjustment shall consider whether the proposed development is compatible with the:

(1) Present and proposed development within and adjacent to the subject zone;

(2) Goals, objectives, and policies pertaining to federal facilities, as found in the Comprehensive Plan and the Master Plans for the federal facilities within the subject zone; and

(3) Role, mission, and functions of the federal facilities within the subject zone, considering the effect that the proposed development would have on such facilities;

(b) Before taking action on an application, the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall submit the application to the following agencies for review and written reports:

(1) Office of Planning;

(2) District Department of Transportation;

(3) Department of Housing and Community Development;

(4) The Historic Preservation Office if a historic district or historic landmark is involved; and

(5) The National Capital Planning Commission; and

(c) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may require special treatment and impose reasonable conditions as it deems necessary to mitigate any adverse impact identified in the consideration of the application.

 

 

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).