3557 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

Georgia Avenue Neighborhood Mixed-Use Zone 7B

The purposes of the NMU-7B/GA zones shall be those of the MU-4 and MU-7 zones as set forth in Subtitle G 101, those of the Neighborhood Mixed-Use zones, as set forth in Subtitle H 101, and the following: Implement the objectives of the Georgia Avenue - Petworth Metro Station Area and Corridor Plan, approved by the Council of the District of Columbia, effective July 20, 2006 (Res. 16-686); Implement the goals of the Great Streets Framework Plan for 7th Street - Georgia Avenue, published by the District Department of Transportation and dated 2006; Encourage additional residential uses along the Georgia Avenue corridor; Encourage improved commercial uses; Provide uniform building design standards; Set guidelines for development review through planned unit development (PUD) and special exception proceedings; and Encourage vertically mixed-uses (ground floor commercial and residential above) within a quarter mile of the Georgia Avenue - Petworth Metrorail Station along Georgia Avenue, from Park Road to Shepherd Street.; The NMU-7B/GA zone is intended to permit mixed-use development at a medium density with a focus on employment, including additional residential uses above commercial uses.