D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-B201

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 11-B201 - RULES FOR DETERMINING USE CATEGORIES

201.1

Use categories describe activities being performed on-site that have similar functions, physical characteristics, impacts, or operational behaviors.

201.2

All individual uses shall be included in at least one (1) use category. On- and off-site activities associated with a use may cause that use to be included in more than one (1) group.

201.3

A principal use may have one (1) or more accessory uses.

201.4

The Zoning Administrator shall determine the category or categories for a use, based on consistency with Subtitle B, Chapter 2.

201.5

The following may be considered when determining the appropriate group or groups for a use:

(a) The description of the activity or activities in relationship to the definition of each use category;

(b) The relative amount of site or floor space and equipment devoted to each activity;

(c) The relative amounts of sales from each activity;

(d) The customer type for each activity;

(e) The relative number of employees in each activity;

(f) The typical hours of operation;

(g) The building and site arrangement;

(h) The number and type of vehicles used;

(i) The relative number of vehicle trips generated by the activity;

(j) How the use is advertised;

(k) How the use is licensed; and

(l) Similarities in function to the examples and exceptions listed for each use category.

201.6

The activities, functions, physical characteristics, and impacts of a use on a property may not change unless that change has been determined by the Zoning Administrator to be consistent with that use category or a different use category permitted within the applicable zone.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-B201

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016)