D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-D1101

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 11-D1101 - HEIGHT

1101.1

Except as provided in Subtitle D §§ 203.3 through 203.6, in the R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones, the maximum permitted height and number of stories for buildings shall be as follows:

(a) Thirty-five feet (35 ft.) and three (3) stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure; or

(b) Forty feet (40 ft.), not including a penthouse or rooftop structure, only if a property adjacent on either side has a building height of forty feet (40 ft.) or greater.

1101.2

In the R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones, the maximum height of a building shall be measured to the highest point of the roof or a parapet which is not a required firewall.

1101.3

In R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones, a two (2) or more story addition to a principal building which has an existing second story side yard shall not exceed the vertical plane of that yard for the length of the second story addition.

1101.4

In R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones, any parapet, pergola, railing, or similar rooftop structure, or penthouse shall not exceed the permitted building height by more than four feet (4 ft.).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-D1101

Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 11297 (8/25/2023)