D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11-D, § 1100 – Purpose and Intent

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PURPOSE AND INTENT

1100.1

The base zone development standards in Subtitle D, Chapter 2 shall apply to the R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones except as specifically modified by this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and other regulations of

this title, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

1100.2 In addition to the purposes of the R-1B and R-3 zones, the purposes of the Georgetown Residential House (R-1B/GT and R-3/GT) zones are to:

(a) Protect the Georgetown National Historic Landmark District and its historic character, buildings, and open space in a manner consistent with the goals and mandates of the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978, and the Old Georgetown Act, approved September 22, 1950 (64 Stat. 903; D.C. Official Code §§ 6-1201-1206);

(b) Protect the integrity of “contributing buildings,” as that term is defined by the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978;

(c) Recognize the compatibility of any development with the purposes of the Old Georgetown Act and the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978;

(d) Limit permitted ground coverage of new and expanded buildings and other construction to encourage a general compatibility between the siting of new or expanded buildings and the existing neighborhood; and

(e) Retain the quiet residential character of these areas and control compatible nonresidential uses.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023).