Code Section: 231

Subject: PDR Replacement using Integrated PDR

Effective Date: 5/09

Interpretation:

   To help preserve viable industrial buildings and maintain PDR space and the character of PDR Districts, Section 231 requires that demolished industrial buildings in PDR Districts be replaced by buildings containing a specific minimum amount of new industrial uses. Section 231 was established as part of the Bayview Rezoning Process and does not account for Integrated PDR uses which were created along with the more recent Eastern Neighborhoods Plan. Integrated PDR uses, despite being generally considered industrial, contain less square footage specifically devoted to conventional PDR activities than traditional industrial uses. Accordingly, Integrated PDR will be allowed to satisfy the replacement PDR requirements of Section 231 only in cases where at least twice the square footage of Integrated PDR space is provided relative to what would be required if the replacement space were typical PDR space.