(a) The Zoning Commission should adopt regulations that permit bonus density or other appropriate zoning flexibility for projects in eligible areas with grocery stores, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
(b) When considering applications for special exceptions or planned unit developments, the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment should give favorable weight to projects with grocery stores in eligible areas.
(c) Grocery stores in eligible areas shall be eligible for the Green Building Expedited Construction Documents Review Program established by § 6-1451.06 notwithstanding that they fail to qualify as green buildings under § 6-1451.01(17).
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-353, § 204, 58 DCR 746.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 2 - Government Administration
Chapter 12 - Business and Economic Development
Subchapter VI-A - Commercial Food Store Development
Part B - Grocery Store Development Program
§ 2–1212.21. Establishment of a grocery store development program
§ 2–1212.21a. Limited tax incentive for existing establishment