D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-G201
Except as provided elsewhere in this title, in any of the MU-1 through MU-14 zones, the maximum permitted floor area ratio (FAR) shall be as set forth in the following table:
TABLE G § 201.1: MAXIMUM PERMITTED FLOOR AREA RATIO
Zones | Maximum Total FAR | Maximum Non-Residential FAR |
MU-1 | 4.0 4.8 (IZ) | 2.5 |
MU-2 | 6.0 7.2 (IZ) | 3.5 |
MU-3A | 1.0 1.2 (IZ) | 1.0 |
MU-3B | 2.0 2.4 (IZ) | 1.5 |
MU-4 | 2.5 3.0 (IZ) | 1.5 |
MU-5A | 3.5 4.2 (IZ) | 1.5 |
MU-5B | 3.5 4.2 (IZ) | 1.5 |
MU-6A | 6.0 7.2 (IZ) | 1.0 |
MU-6B | 6.0 7.2 (IZ) | 2.0 |
MU-7A | 4.0 4.8 (IZ) | 1.0 |
MU-7B | 4.0 4.8 (IZ) | 2.5 |
MU-8A | 5.0 6.0 (IZ) | 1.0 |
MU-8B | 5.0 6.0 (IZ) | 4.0 |
MU-9A | 6.5 7.8 (IZ) | 1.0 |
MU-9B | 6.5 7.8 (IZ) | 6.5 |
MU-10 | 6.0 7.2 (IZ) | 3.0 |
MU-11 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
MU-12 | 2.5 3.0 (IZ) | 1.0 |
MU-13 | 4.0 4.8 (IZ) | 2.0 |
MU-14 | 6.0 7.2 (IZ) | 5.0 |
In any of the MU-4 and MU-5 zones, an existing building on a lot with an area ten thousand square feet (10,000 sq. ft.) or less may have a maximum density of 2.0 FAR for non-residential uses; provided the uses are located in the ground story and the story directly above the ground story. For new construction, any additional use is limited to 0.5 FAR.
In any of the MU-10 zones, the allowable residential and non-residential FAR may be apportioned between two (2) or more lots in the same square, regardless of the FAR limits, subject to a combined lot agreement in accordance with the provisions of Subtitle C, Chapter 12 and the following:
In any of the MU-11 zones, the density on a lot used exclusively for recreational use, marina, yacht club, or boathouse buildings and structures shall not exceed 0.75 FAR; provided that for the purposes of this subsection, FAR shall be the gross floor area of all buildings and structures located on land and any associated permanent structure located on, in, or over water, other than a floating home, divided by the total area of the lot.
In any of the MU-11 through MU-14 zones, the guestroom areas and service areas within lodging uses may be charged against the "Maximum Total FAR."
In any of the MU-15 zones, the maximum permitted FAR shall be as set forth in the following table, except as provided elsewhere in this title:
TABLE G § 201.6: MAXIMUM PERMITTED FLOOR AREA RATIO
MU-15 Zone Height | Maximum Total FAR | Maximum Non-Residential FAR |
Buildings erected to a height of 110 ft. or less | 8.5 10.2 (IZ) | 8.5 |
Buildings erected to a height in excess of 110 ft. as permitted in Subtitle G § 203.4 | 10.0 12.0 (IZ) | 10.0 |
In any of the MU-1, MU-2, or MU-10 through MU-14 zones a public recreation and community center shall not exceed a gross floor area of forty thousand square feet (40,000 sq. ft.).
In any of the MU-1, MU-2, and MU-10 through MU-14 zones, relief from the maximum gross floor area of Subtitle G § 201.7 for public recreation and community centers may be permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a special exception pursuant to Subtitle X, Chapter 9.
In the MU-1, MU-2, or MU-12 through MU-14 zones, a public recreation and community center shall not exceed a 1.8 FAR.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-G201