Section 11-E100. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

100.1   The Residential Flat (RF) zones are residential zones, which provide for areas developed primarily with row dwellings, but within which there have been limited conversions of dwellings or other buildings into more than two (2) dwelling units.

 

100.2   The RF zones are designed to be mapped in areas identified as low-, moderate- or medium-density residential areas suitable for residential life and supporting uses.

 

100.3   In addition to the purpose statements of individual chapters, the provisions of the RF zones are intended to:

 

(a) 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;

 

(b) Allow for limited compatible non-residential uses;

 

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

 

(d) Establish minimum lot area and dimensions for the subdivision and creation of new lots of record in RF zones;

 

(e) Allow for the limited conversion of rowhouse and other structures for flats; and

 

(f) Prohibit the conversion of flats and row houses for apartment buildings as anticipated in the RA zone.

 

100.4   The RF zones shall be distinguished by a maximum number of principal dwelling units per lot of either two (2), three (3), or four (4) units.

 

100.5   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, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).