1635 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Dupont Circle Mixed-Use Zone 5A

The purposes of the Dupont Circle Mixed-Use MU-5A/DC zones are to: Recognize the Dupont Circle area is a unique resource in the District of Columbia that must be preserved and enhanced; Provide strong protections to retain its low scale, predominantly residential character, independent small retail businesses, human scale streetscapes, and historic character; Enhance the residential character of the area by maintaining existing residential uses and controlling the scale and density of residential development; Protect the integrity of contributing buildings, as that term is defined by the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-144, as amended; D.C. Official Code 6-1101 to 6-1115 (formerly codified at D.C. Official Code 5- 1001 to 5-1015 (1994 Repl. & 1999 Supp.)); Preserve areas planned as open gardens and backyards and protect the light, air, and privacy that they provide; Enhance the streetscape by maintaining the public space in front of buildings as landscaped green spaces; and Encourage greater use of public transportation and the free circulation of vehicles through public streets and alleys.