Section 11-F600. PURPOSE AND INTENT

600.1 The Dupont Circle RA zones (RA-8, RA-9, and RA-10) are intended to:

(a) Recognize the Dupont Circle area is a unique resource in the District of Columbia that must be preserved and enhanced;

(b) Provide strong protections to retain its low scale, predominantly residential character, independent small retail businesses, human scale streetscapes, and historic character;

(c) Enhance the residential character of the area by maintaining existing residential uses and controlling the scale and density of residential development;

(d) Protect the integrity of “contributing buildings”, as that term is defined by the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-144, as amended; D.C. Official Code §§ 6-1101 to 6-1115 (formerly codified at D.C. Official Code §§ 5-1001 to 5-1015 (1994 Repl. & 1999 Supp.)));

(e) Preserve areas planned as open gardens and backyards and protect the light, air, and privacy that they provide;

(f) Enhance the streetscape by maintaining the public space in front of buildings as landscaped green spaces; and

(g) Encourage greater use of public transportation and the free circulation of vehicles through public streets and alleys.

600.2 The RA-8 zone provides for areas developed with predominantly moderate-density apartments.

600.3 The RA-9 zone provides for areas developed with predominantly medium- to high-density apartments.

600.4 The RA-10 zone provides for areas developed with predominantly high-density apartments.

600.5 No garage or associated driveway providing access to required parking spaces or loading berths shall be permitted along Connecticut Avenue from N Street, N.W., to Florida Avenue, N.W.

 

 

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).