212.1 Relief from the development standards of this subtitle may be permitted for public libraries if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9.

212.2 Relief from the development standards of this subtitle may be permitted for public recreation and community centers if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, and subject to the following conditions:

(a) Relief from the GFA limitations of Subtitle D § 201.2 and the FAR limitations of Subtitle D § 201.3(a) shall be limited to a maximum of 1.8 FAR; and

(b) Relief from the lot occupancy limitations of Subtitle D § 210.1 shall be limited to a maximum forty percent (40%) lot occupancy provided the applicant demonstrates to the Board's satisfaction that the proposed increase is consistent with the Department of Parks and Recreation's policy of preserving open space.

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