D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-E203
Except as provided elsewhere in this title, the maximum height of buildings or structures, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure, and the maximum number of stories shall be as set forth in this section.
The maximum permitted height of buildings or structures and number of stories, except as provided in Subtitle E §§ 203.3 through 203.8, shall be as set forth in the following table:
TABLE E § 203.2: MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND NUMBER OF STORIES
Zones | Type of Structure | Maximum Height, Not Including Penthouse or Rooftop Structure (ft.) | Maximum Number of Stories |
RF-1 | All Structures | 35 | 3 |
RF-4 | All Structures | 40 | 3 |
RF-5 | Detached Semi-detached | 40 | 3 |
Row | 50 | 4 |
In any of the RF-1 zones, new construction of three (3) or more immediately adjoining residential row buildings, built concurrently on separate record lots, may be erected to a height not exceeding forty feet (40 ft.) and three (3) stories.
In any of the RF-1 zones, a building or other structure may be erected to a height not exceeding forty feet (40 ft.), not including a penthouse or rooftop structure, if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9, subject to Subtitle E § 5202.
A place of worship may be erected to a height not exceeding sixty feet (60 ft.) and three (3) stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure.
A public recreation and community center may be erected to a height not exceeding forty-five feet (45 ft.) with no limit on number of stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure.
A building or other structure may be erected to a height not exceeding ninety feet (90 ft.) with no limit on number of stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure; provided that the building or structure shall be removed from all lot lines of its lot for a distance equal to the height of the building or structure above the adjacent natural or finished grade, whichever is the lower in elevation.
An institutional building or structure may be erected to a height not exceeding ninety feet (90 ft.) with no limit on number of stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure; provided, that the building or structure shall be removed from all lot lines of its lot a distance of not less than one foot (1 ft.) for each one foot (1 ft.) of height in excess of that authorized in the zone in which it is located.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-E203