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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 7264 (July 28, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regula…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 408 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 409 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 13131 (November 6, 2020); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 000930 (February 4, 2022); as amended by Final Rulemaking p…

411 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11490 (October 12, 2018); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 411 AUTHORITY…

4900 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4900.1 The provisions of this chapter govern the height and bulk of public school buildings. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3776 (April 3, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G…

4901 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 4901.1 The specific standards of this chapter shall govern public schools; in the absence of specific standards, the development standards for the zone in which the building or structure is proposed shall apply. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 …

4902 DENSITY 4902.1 Public schools shall be permitted a maximum FAR as set forth in the following table: TABLE G § 4902.1: MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Zones Maximum FAR All MU-1, MU-2, MU-10 zones 3.0 All MU-3 zones 1.8 All other MU zones As permitted for resident…

4903 PENTHOUSES OR ROOFTOP STRUCTURES 4903.1 Penthouses and rooftop structures shall be subject to the regulations of Subtitle C, Chapter 15, and to the height and story limitations specified in each zone of this subtitle; provided that public schools shall be permitted a mechani…

4904 REAR YARD 4904.1 A minimum rear yard shall be provided as required by the zone within which the lot is located; provided that no rear yard shall be required for a lot that abuts or adjoins along the rear lot line a public open space, recreation area, or reservation. SOURCE: …

4905 SIDE YARD 4905.1 In the case of a lot that abuts or adjoins a public open space, recreation area, or reservation on a side lot line, no side yard shall be required. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3776 (April 3, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations …

4906 SPECIAL EXCEPTION 4906.1 Exceptions to the development standards of this chapter for public schools shall be permitted as a special exception if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, Chapter 9. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3776 (April 3…

500 PURPOSE AND INTENT 500.1 The base zone development standards in Subtitle G, Chapter 2 shall apply to the MU-4/NO zone except as specifically modified by this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and other regulations of this title, the pr…

501 HEIGHT 501.1 In the MU-4/NO zone, the maximum permitted height for all buildings, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure, shall be forty feet (40 ft.). 501.2 In the MU-4/NO zone, the height of a building shall be measured as follows: The height of a building shall be …

502 PENTHOUSE AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURE 502.1 The maximum permitted height of a penthouse or rooftop structure, except as limited in Subtitle C § 1501 on the roof of a single household dwelling or flat, shall be twelve feet (12 ft.); except fifteen feet (15 ft.) shall be permitted fo…

503 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 503.1 In the MU-4/NO zone, the provisions of Subtitle X, Chapter 3 shall not operate to permit a planned unit development to exceed the height limits of Subtitle G § 501, or the area, bulk, and yard standards that apply as a matter of right in the MU-…

504 SPECIAL EXCEPTION REVIEW CRITERIA 504.1 In reviewing an application for a special exception in the MU-4/NO zone, in addition to the applicable criteria of this subtitle and Subtitle X, Chapter 9, the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall consider whether the proposed development i…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 505 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 506 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 507 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 508 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 509 AU…

600 PURPOSE AND INTENT 600.1 The base zone development standards in Subtitle G, Chapter 2 shall apply to the MU-7B/FT and MU-10/FT zones except as specifically modified by this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and other regulations of thi…

601 DENSITY 601.1 In the MU-10/FT zone, the maximum permitted FAR shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE G § 601.1: MAXIMUM PERMITTED FLOOR AREA RATIO Zones Maximum Total FAR Maximum Non-Residential FAR MU-10/FT 5.0 6.0 (IZ) 3.0 SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at …

602 HEIGHT 602.1 In the MU-10/FT zone, the maximum building height, including a penthouse or rooftop structure, shall be sixty-five feet (65 ft.). 602.2 In the MU-10/FT zone, a building may be erected to a height of eighty feet (80 ft.) or ninety feet (90 ft.) for Inclusionary De…

603 PENTHOUSE AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURE 603.1 In the MU-10/FT zones, the maximum permitted height of a penthouse or rooftop structure, except as limited by Subtitle C § 1501 on the roof of a single household dwelling or flat, shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE G § 60…

604 LOT OCCUPANCY 604.1 In the MU-10/FT zone, the maximum permitted lot occupancy for residential use shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE G § 604.1: MAXIMUM PERMITTED LOT OCCUPANCY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE Zones Maximum Percentage of Lot Occupancy (%) MU-10/FT 75 75 (I…

605 SETBACKS AND SCREENING 605.1 In the MU-7B/FT and MU-10/FT zones, a business or industrial use that expands consistent with the development standards of this chapter shall comply with the setback and screening standards of this section. 605.2 If the lot line of the lot being d…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 606 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 607 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10620 (August 19, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Reg…

609 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10620 (August 19, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zo…

700 PURPOSE AND INTENT 700.1 The base zone development standards in Subtitle G, Chapter 2 shall apply to the MU-4/RC and MU-5A/RC zones except as specifically modified by this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and other regulations of this…

701 MISCELLANEOUS 701.1 In the MU-4/RC and MU-5A/RC zones, in addition to other applicable provisions of this title, the requirements of this chapter shall apply to: (a) All new construction; (b) All additions, alterations, or repairs that, within any eighteen (18) month period, …

702 HEIGHT 702.1 In the MU-4/RC and MU-5A/RC zones, the maximum permitted height of all buildings or structures, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure, shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE G § 702.1: MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND NUMBER OF STORIES Zones Maximum Heigh…

703 PENTHOUSE AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURE 703.1 In the MU-4/RC zone, the maximum permitted height of a penthouse or rooftop structure, except as limited in Subtitle C § 1501 on the roof of a single household dwelling or flat, shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE G § 703.…

704 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS 704.1 In the MU-4/RC and MU-5A/RC zones, the provisions of Subtitle X, Chapter 3 shall not operate to permit a planned unit development to exceed the matter-of-right limits on floor area ratio, building height, and penthouse and rooftop structure hei…

705 SPECIAL EXCEPTION REVIEW CRITERIA 705.1 In reviewing an application for a special exception in the MU-4/RC and MU‑5A/RC zones, in addition to the applicable criteria of this subtitle and Subtitle X, Chapter 9, the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall consider whether the proposed…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 706 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 707 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 708 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 800 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 801 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 013904 (December 24, 2021); as amended by Final Rulemaking p…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 013834 (December 24, 2021); as amended by Final Rulemaking p…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 13705 (October 18, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking pub…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 805 AU…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Mixed-Use (MU) Zones 11-G DCMR § 806 AU…