CDD #16 (James Bland) is a coordinated development district in the Braddock Metro area. Without a CDD Special Use Permit, RB / Residential Townhouse Zone regulations apply. Development under a CDD SUP -- including FAR, unit counts and height -- is set by the approved CDD-16 Concept Plan and the Braddock East Master Plan provisions of the Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan (Sec. 5-602 Table 1).
Development standards in CDD#16
We don't hold published dimensional standards for this zone yet — see the ordinance link below for the authoritative table.
Permitted uses in CDD#16
ConditionalResidential (townhouse & multi-unit) / Open Space Sec. 5-602(A) Table 1, CDD #16 (James Bland): townhouse and multi-unit residential with open space, per the approved CDD-16 Concept Plan and the Braddock East Master Plan. Without a CDD SUP, RB / Residential Townhouse zone regulations apply
AllowedHealth and athletic club or fitness studio Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(1)
AllowedChurch Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(1.1)
AllowedDay care center Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(2)
AllowedHealth profession office Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(3)
AllowedMedical laboratory Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(4)
AllowedOutdoor dining located on private property Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(5)
AllowedPersonal service establishment Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(6)
AllowedPrivate school, commercial Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(7)
AllowedPublic school Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(8)
AllowedRadio or television broadcasting office and studio Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(9)
AllowedRecreation and entertainment use, indoor Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(10)
AllowedRestaurant Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(11)
AllowedRetail shopping establishment, up to 20,000 gross square feet Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(12)
AllowedSocial service use Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(13)
ConditionalAny use with live entertainment Allowed in every CDD by administrative approval under Sec. 5-602(F), pursuant to Sec. 11-513 -- no public hearing -- when located in or immediately abutting a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(F)(1)
ConditionalOutdoor dining other than pursuant to section 5-602(E)(5) Allowed in every CDD by administrative approval under Sec. 5-602(F), pursuant to Sec. 11-513 -- no public hearing -- when located in or immediately abutting a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(F)(2)
ConditionalRetail shopping establishment, larger than 20,000 gross square feet Allowed in every CDD by administrative approval under Sec. 5-602(F), pursuant to Sec. 11-513 -- no public hearing -- when located in or immediately abutting a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(F)(3)
ConditionalValet parking Allowed in every CDD by administrative approval under Sec. 5-602(F), pursuant to Sec. 11-513 -- no public hearing -- when located in or immediately abutting a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(F)(4)
ConditionalSTR - Short-Term Rentals STR permit required for >10 days/year; owner-occupied or unhosted permitted; Sec. 7-1403/7-1404
"Conditional" means the use generally requires a public hearing or special-exception approval — a very different timeline and risk profile from a by-right permit.
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