D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-908

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 11-908 - BOWLING ALLEYS (W-1, W-2, AND W-3)

908.1

If the Board of Zoning Adjustment considers that it is appropriate in furthering the objectives of the Waterfront District, a bowling alley 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.

908.2

The use shall not be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a Residence District unless separated from the Residence District by a street or alley.

908.3

Soundproofing to the extent deemed necessary for the protection of adjoining and nearby property shall be required.

908.4

Before taking final action on an application for bowling alley use, the Board shall refer the application to the D.C. Office of Planning for coordination, review, and report. The report shall include the recommendations of all appropriate District agencies.

908.5

The Board may impose requirements pertaining to design, appearance, screening, lighting, signs, and other requirements it deems necessary for the protection of neighboring or adjacent property.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-908

§ 4402.33 of the Zoning Regulations, effective May 12, 1958; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9741-43 (December 8, 2000), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 8335, 8432 (October 20, 2000); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 3440 (April 2, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 6358 (July 8, 2005)

Authority: The Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia (the "Commission"), pursuant to its authority under §§ 1 and 3 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, 799; D.C. Official Code §§ 6-641.01 and 6-641.0 ).