D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 11. ZONING REGULATIONS OF 1958 |
Chapter 11-12. CAPITOL INTEREST OVERLAY DISTRICT |
Section 11-1203. HEIGHT, AREA, AND BULK REGULATIONS
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1203.1Except as specified in § 1203.2 and in Chapters 20 through 25 of this title, the height of buildings or structures in the CAP Overlay District shall not exceed forty feet (40 ft.) or three (3) stories in height.
1203.2The height of buildings or structures as specified in § 1203.1 may be exceeded in the following instances:
(a)A spire, tower, dome, minaret, pinnacle, or penthouse may be erected to a height in excess of that authorized in § 1203.1; and
(b)If erected or enlarged, a penthouse may be erected to a height in excess of that authorized in the zone district in which located; provided that:
(1)It meets the requirements of § 411; and
(2)It does not exceed ten feet (10 ft.) or one (1) story in height above the roof upon which it is located.
1203.3Except as specified in Chapters 20 through 25 of this title, the maximum permitted floor area ratio of a building or structure in the CAP Overlay District shall not exceed one and eight-tenths (1.8).
1203.4[REPEALED].