If the Board of Zoning Adjustment considers that it is appropriate in furthering the objectives of the Waterfront District, an electric substation, natural gas regulator station, public utility pumping station, optical transmission node, or telephone exchange shall be permitted as a special exception in the W-1, W-2, and W-3 Districts when authorized by the Board under § 3104, subject to the provisions of this section.
Any new construction of a freestanding structure used primarily for the purpose of housing an optical transmission node shall be subject to the following:
The Board shall establish requirements for setbacks and screening.
The Board shall establish other safeguards as deemed necessary for protection of the neighborhood.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-907