D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K502

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

Rule 11-K502 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (CG-2)

502.1

The CG-2 zone is intended to permit medium-density mixed-use development with a focus on residential use and provide for the establishment of South Capitol Street as a monumental civic boulevard.

502.2

The development standards in Subtitle K §§ 502.3 through 502.11 shall control the bulk of buildings in CG-2 zone.

502.3

The maximum permitted FAR in the CG-2 zone shall be 6.0 or 7.2 FAR with IZ, with a maximum non-residential FAR of 2.0. Non-residential floor area shall be the total gross floor area of the building not dedicated to uses in one (1) of the following categories:

(a) Residential;

(b) Emergency shelter;

(c) Lodging uses; or

(d) Education uses that are operated or chartered by the District Government.

502.4

The maximum permitted building height, not including the penthouse or rooftop structure, in the CG-2 zone shall be ninety feet (90 ft.) or one hundred and ten feet (110 ft.) if permitted by the Inclusionary Zoning regulations set forth in Subtitle C, Chapter 10. Subtitle K § 510 contains design-related conditions on height and upper story setbacks for South Capitol Street, a designated street of Subtitle K § 508.

502.5

The maximum permitted height of a penthouse or rooftop structure in the CG-2 zone shall be twenty feet (20 ft.), and the maximum number of stories shall be one (1) plus a mezzanine, except that a second story for penthouse mechanical space shall be permitted.

502.6

The maximum permitted lot occupancy for residential use in the CG-2 zone shall be eighty percent (80%), or ninety percent (90%) with Inclusionary Zoning.

502.7

The rear yard requirements for the CG-2 zone are as follows:

(a) A minimum rear yard of fifteen feet (15 ft.) shall be required in the CG-2 zone;

(b) If the property does not abut an alley, the required rear yard shall be measured as follows:

(1) Measure a horizontal plane from the mean elevation of the rear lot-line, parallel to the rear lot line, into the lot, the distance of the required minimum yard identified in the development standards table; and

(2) From the furthest point from the rear lot-line along the horizontal plane, identified in the previous paragraph, define a vertical plane up to the maximum height limit of the zone. This vertical plane will form the rear yard; and

(c) If the property abuts and alley, the required rear yard shall be measured as follows:

(1) Measure a horizontal plane twenty-five feet (25 ft.) above the mean elevation of the rear lot-line, parallel to the rear lot line, into the lot, the distance of the required minimum yard identified in the development standards table; and

(2) From the furthest point from the rear lot-line along the horizontal plane identified in the previous paragraph, measure a vertical plane up to the maximum height limit of the zone. This vertical plane will form the rear yard.

502.8

No side yard is required for the principal building; however, any side yard provided on any portion of the principal building shall be at least two inches (2 in.) per one foot (1 ft.) of height, and no less than five feet (5 ft.).

502.9

Where an open court is provided, the court shall have the following minimum dimensions:

TABLE K § 502.8: MINIMUM COURT DIMENSIONS

Type of Structure	Minimum Width Open Court	Minimum Width Closed Court	Minimum Area Closed Court
Residential (except hotel):	4 in./ft. of height of court; 10 ft. minimum.	4 in./ft. of height of court; 15 ft. minimum.	Twice the square of the required width of court dimension; 350 sq. ft. minimum.
Non-Residential and Lodging:	2.5 in./ft. of height of court; 6 ft. minimum.	2.5 in./ft. of height of court; 12 ft. minimum.	Twice the square of the required width of court dimension; 250 sq. ft. minimum.

502.10

In the case of an alteration affecting the amount of light and ventilation required in an existing building in an R, RF, or RA zone by other municipal law or regulation, no legally required window shall be permitted to open onto a court that does not comply with the dimensions given in Subtitle K § 502.9.

502.11

The minimum required GAR for the CG-2 zone shall be 0.3.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K502

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 000022 (1/6/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 13834 (12/24/2021)