D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 11-222

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 11-222 - USE AND EXPANSION OF FORMER PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS (R-1)

222.1

The following uses, if located in a building owned by the District of Columbia that formerly served as the location of a public school ("former school building"), shall be permitted as a special exception in the R-1 District if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under § 3104:

(a) A District government use disallowed or not listed in § 201.1(w);

(b) A use permitted by § 201.1(w) that does not meet one or more conditions or provisions that apply to it; and

(c) A not-for-profit use that is not permitted as a matter-of-right pursuant to § 201.1(w)(3).

222.2

No former school building housing a use permitted by § 201.1(w) or by this section may be expanded without the approval of the Board of Zoning Adjustment under § 3104.1.

222.3

In addition to any other conditions of approval, the Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose setbacks, screening, lighting requirements, or other safeguards that the Board deems necessary for the protection of the neighborhood.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 11-222

Final Rulemaking and Order No. 08-18 published at 56 DCR 2391 (March 27, 2009); as amended by Final Rulemaking and Order No. 09-16 published at 57 DCR 2961 (April 2, 2010)

Authority: The Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia (the "Commission"), pursuant to its authority under §§ 1, 3, and 8 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, 798, and 799; D.C. Official Code §§ 6-641.01, 6-641.03, and 6-641.07 ).