Section 11-F5203. SPECIAL EXCEPTION CRITERIA FOR RA-6 (NAVAL OBSERVATORY) ZONE

5203.1 In the RA-6 zone, in addition to any conditions relative to the specific special exception, any special exception application shall be subject to consideration by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as to whether the proposed development is:

(a) Compatible with the present and proposed development of the neighborhood;

(b) Consistent with the goals and mandates of the United States Congress in Title V of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1976 (Master Plan for Future Development of the Capitol Grounds and Related Areas), approved July 25, 1975 (Pub.L. No. 94-59, 89 Stat. 288); and

(c) In accordance with the plan promulgated under the Act.

5203.2 Upon receipt of the application, the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall submit the application to the Office of Planning for coordination, review, report, and impact assessment along with reviews in writing of all relevant District departments and agencies including the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Community Development, and, if a historic district or historic landmark is involved, the Historic Preservation Office.

5203.3 Upon receipt of the application, the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall submit the application to the National Capital Planning Commission for review and report.

5203.4 The Board of Zoning Adjustment may require special treatment and impose reasonable conditions as it deems necessary to mitigate any adverse impacts 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, 2915 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).