Section 11-G400. PURPOSE AND INTENT

400.1 The MU-3 through MU-10 and the MU-30 zones are mixed-use zones that are intended to be applied throughout the city consistent with the density designation of the Comprehensive Plan. A zone may be applied to more than one (1) density designation.

400.2 The MU-3 zone is intended to:

(a) Permit low-density mixed-use development; and 

(b) Provide convenient retail and personal service establishments for the day-to-day needs of a local neighborhood, as well as residential and limited community facilities with a minimum impact upon surrounding residential development.

400.3 The MU-4 zone is intended to:

(a) Permit moderate-density mixed-use development;

(b) Provide facilities for shopping and business needs, housing, and mixed uses for large segments of the District of Columbia outside of the central core; and

(c) Be located in low- and moderate-density residential areas with access to main roadways or rapid transit stops, and include office employment centers, shopping centers, and moderate bulk mixed-use centers.

400.4 The MU-5 zones are intended to:

(a) Permit medium-density, compact mixed-use development with an emphasis on residential use;

(b) Provide facilities for shopping and business needs, housing, and mixed-uses for large segments of the District of Columbia outside of the central core; and

(c) Be located on arterial streets, in uptown and regional centers, and at rapid transit stops.

400.5 The MU-6 zone is intended to:

(a) Permit medium- to high-density mixed-use development with a focus on residential use; and

(b) Provide facilities for shopping and business needs, housing, and mixed-uses for large segments of the District of Columbia outside of the central core.

400.6 The MU-7 zone is intended to:

(a) Permit medium-density mixed-use development; and

(b) Be located on arterial streets, in uptown and regional centers, and at rapid transit stops.

400.7 The MU-8 zone is intended to:

(a) Permit medium-density mixed-use development with a focus on employment;

(b) Be located in uptown locations, where a large component of development will be office-retail and other non-residential uses; and

(c) Be located in or near the Central Employment Area, on arterial streets, in uptown and regional centers, and at rapid transit stops.

400.8 The MU-9 zone is intended to:

(a) Permit high-density mixed-use development including office, retail, and housing, with a focus on employment; and

(b) Be located in or near the Central Employment Area, on arterial streets, in uptown and regional centers, and at rapid transit stops.

400.9 The MU-10 zone is intended to:

(a) Permit medium- to high-density mixed-use development with a balance of uses conducive to a higher quality of life and environment for residents, businesses, employees, and institutions;

(b) Be applied to areas where a mixture of uses and building densities is intended to carry out elements of the Comprehensive Plan, small area plans, or framework plans, including goals in employment, population, transportation, housing, public facilities, and environmental quality; 

(c) Require a level of public space at the ground level; and

(d) Allow residential and non-residential bulk to be apportioned between two (2) or more lots in the same square.

 

400.10 The MU-30 zone is intended to:

 

(a) Permit high-density mixed-use development including office, retail, and housing, with a focus on employment; and

 

(b) Be located in or near the downtown core that comprises the retail and office centers for both the District of Columbia and the metropolitan area.

 

 

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, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 7264 (July 28, 2017).