Section 22-B3424. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

3424.1Each community residence facility shall be within easy walking distance of public transportation to stores, restaurants, movies, parks, recreational facilities, libraries, post offices, churches, and similar facilities.

 

3424.2Location in a remote area is not acceptable, except when it can be shown that there is a special need for services in the area or when the community residence facility provides transportation for its residents.

 

3424.3When possible, a community residence facility shall be located away from known sources of loud and irritating noises and in areas where interior sounds can be maintained at reasonable comfort levels.

 

3424.4Each community residence facility shall be located in an area reasonably free from noxious, hazardous smoke and fumes.

 

3424.5The location of each community residence facility shall otherwise be in compliance with the D.C. Air Quality Regulations enacted July 7, 1972 (Regulation No. 72-12).

 

3424.6A community residence facility shall not use a name that is misleading as to the type of care provided by the community residence facility nor a name that is suggestive of chronic illness, dependence, or death.

 

3424.7A community residence facility need not be given any name, if the licensee so desires.

 

3424.8The provisions of §§ 3424.1 and 3424.2 of this title shall not apply to group homes for mentally retarded persons.

 

3424.9The locations of group homes for mentally retarded persons shall be governed by applicable sections of the D.C. Zoning Regulations.

 

source

Regulation No. 74-15 (June 14, 1974); as amended by the Community Residence Facilities Act of 1977 § 101(e), D.C. Law 2-35, 24 DCR 1458, 1499 (August 19, 1977); as amended by ERRATA published at 51 DCR 9308 (October 1, 2004).