Section 11-K700. PURPOSE AND INTENT (RC)

700.1 The Reed-Cooke (RC) zones consist of the RC-1 through RC-3 zones.

700.2 The RC-1 zone is intended provide for areas developed with predominantly moderate- and medium-density rowhouses and apartments.

700.3 The RC-2 zone is intended to permit moderate-density mixed-use development at a limited height and with an emphasis on housing.

700.4 The RC-3 zone is intended to permit medium-density, compact mixed-use development, with an emphasis on residential development at a limited height and with an emphasis on housing.

700.5 The purpose of the Reed-Cooke residential apartment and mixed-use zones is to:

(a) Protect current housing and provide for the development of new housing;

(b) Maintain heights and densities at appropriate levels;

(c) Encourage small-scale business development that will not adversely affect the residential community;

(d) Ensure that new nonresidential uses serve the local community by providing retail goods, personal services, and other activities that contribute to the satisfaction of unmet social, service, and employment needs in the Reed-Cooke and Adams Morgan community;

(e) Protect adjacent and nearby residences from damaging traffic, parking, environmental, social, and aesthetic impacts; and

(f) Ensure the preservation and adaptive reuse of the First Church of Christ Scientist building, located on Lot 872 of Square 2560, through a planned unit development process.

700.6 In addition to other applicable provisions of this title, the requirements of this chapter shall apply to:

(a) All new construction;

(b) All additions, alterations, or repairs that, within any eighteen (18) month period, exceed in cost fifty percent (50%) of the assessed value of the structure as set forth in the records of the Office of Tax and Revenue on the date of the application for a building permit;

(c) Any use that requires a change in the use listed on the owner's or lessee's certificate of occupancy; and

(d) Any existing use that requires a new permit from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

700.7 If there is a dispute between the property owner and the Zoning Administrator about the cost pursuant to Subtitle K § 700.6(b), the cost shall be determined by the average of the estimates furnished by three (3) independent qualified contractors selected in the following manner:

(a) The first shall be selected by the owner;

(b) The second shall be selected by the Zoning Administrator; and

(c) The third shall be selected by the first two (2) contractors.

700.8 The estimates provided for by Subtitle K § 700.7 shall be prepared and submitted according to a standard procedure and format established by the Zoning Administrator.

700.9 The cost of estimates shall be at the expense of the property owner.

 

 

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, 3176 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).