Section 11-F100. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

100.1 The Residential Apartment (RA) zones permit urban residential development and compatible institutional and semi-public buildings.

 

100.2 The RA zones are designed to be mapped in areas identified as moderate- or high-density residential areas suitable for multiple dwelling unit development and supporting uses.

 

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

 

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

 

(b) Permit flexibility by allowing all types of residential development;

 

(c) Promote stable residential areas while permitting a variety of types of urban residential neighborhoods;

 

(d) Promote a walkable living environment;

 

(e) Allow limited non-residential uses that are compatible with adjoining residential uses;

 

(f) Encourage compatibility between the location of new buildings or construction and the existing neighborhood; and

 

(g) Ensure that buildings and developments around fixed rail stations, transit hubs, and streetcar lines are oriented to support active use of public transportation and safety of public spaces.

 

 

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).