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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-B. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE |
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Chapter 22-B35. GROUP HOMES FOR MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS |
Section 22-B3501. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS/USE OF SPACE
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3501.1Each GHMRP shall provide a home-like atmosphere in a setting that is the least restrictive of the resident's rights, but yet will allow the resident to function safely and effectively.
3501.2Each GHMRP may be classified as a residential occupancy and may be located in a single or multi-family dwelling.
3501.3Each GHMRP shall be within easy walking distance of public transportation or demonstrate that it can provide transportation for its residents to the following facilities:
(a)Stores;
(b)Restaurants;
(c)Movies;
(d)Parks;
(e)Recreational facilities;
(f)Libraries;
(g)Post offices;
(h)Churches; and
(i)Similar facilities.
3501.4Each GHMRP shall be located away from known sources of loud and irritating noises and hazardous conditions including noxious smoke and fumes.
3501.5Each window shall be supplied with curtains, shades or blinds which are kept clean and in good repair.
3501.6Each glass sliding door or transparent panel shall be made of tempered glass and shall be marked conspicuously.
3501.7Each GHMRP shall show that it can provide outside recreational activities.
3501.8Each GHMRP resident shall have access to and shall be encouraged to utilize fully each type of space that is required by this section.
3501.9Any space that is restricted from a resident's use shall be located in the most remote portions of the GHMRP.
3501.10Space shall be provided for social and recreational purposes including, but not limited to, a living room or recreation room and dining area, and this space shall be termed community space for the purposes of this chapter.
3501.11Each facility shall afford the combined total of community space of at least twenty-five square feet (25 ft.2) of space above the basement level per resident.
3501.12Each location of a GHMRP shall be governed by applicable sections of the D.C. Zoning Regulations.