D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-F203
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 F §§ 203.3 through 203.7, shall be as set forth in the following table:
TABLE F § 203.2: MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND NUMBER OF STORIES
Zones | Maximum Height, Not Including Penthouse or Rooftop Structure (ft.) | Maximum Number of Stories |
RA-1 | 40 | 3 |
RA-2 | 50 | No Limit |
RA-3 | 60 | No Limit |
RA-4 | 90 | No Limit |
RA-5 | 90 | No Limit |
A public recreation and community center in any of the RA-1 zones 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 public recreation and community center in any of the RA-2 through RA-5 zones may not be erected to a height exceeding forty-five feet (45 ft.), not including a penthouse or rooftop structure.
In any of the RA-1 or RA-2 zones, 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.
In any of the RA-1, RA-2, or R-3 zones, 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.
In any of the RA-1, RA-2, or R-3 zones, 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-F203