604. SPECIAL EXCEPTION REVIEW CRITERIA

SPECIAL EXCEPTION REVIEW CRITERIA 604.1 In reviewing an application for a special exception in the R-1B/NO or R-3/NO zones, in addition to the applicable criteria of this subtitle and of Subtitle X, Chapter 9, the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall consider whether the proposed development is compatible with the following: (a) Present and proposed development within and adjacent to the subject zone; (b) Goals, objectives, and policies pertaining to federal facilities, as found in the Comprehensive Plan and the Master Plans for the federal facilities within the subject zone; and (c) Role, mission, and functions of the federal facilities within the subject zone, considering the effect that the proposed development would have on such facilities. 604.2 Before taking action on an application, the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall submit the application to the following agencies for review and written reports: (a) The Office of Planning; (b) The District Department of Transportation; (c) The Department of Housing and Community Development; (d) The Historic Preservation Office if a historic district or historic landmark is involved; and (e) The National Capital Planning Commission. 604.3 The Board of Zoning Adjustment may require special treatment and impose reasonable conditions as it deems necessary to mitigate any adverse impact identified in the consideration of the application. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR § 604