D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 11. ZONING REGULATIONS OF 1958 |
Chapter 11-27. REGULATIONS OF ANTENNAS, ANTENNA TOWERS, AND MONOPOLES |
Section 11-2715. EQUIPMENT CABINET OR SHELTER
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2715.1If an antenna equipment cabinet or shelter is provided on the ground, it shall be subject to the following:
(a)It shall be regulated as an accessory building subject to any applicable criteria within each zone district; and
(b)It shall harmonize with the main structure in architectural character, material, and color.
2715.2If an antenna equipment cabinet or shelter is provided on the roof of a building or structure, it shall be erected or enlarged subject to the following:
(a)It shall be set back from all exterior walls a distance at least equal to its height above the roof upon which it is located;
(b)It shall harmonize with the main structure in architectural character, material, and color;
(c)It shall not exceed eighteen feet six inches (18 ft. 6 in.) in height above the roof upon which it is located; and
(d)It shall be placed only on a roof of a principal structure and may not be permitted on a roof of any other roof structure or penthouse.
2715.3The Board of Zoning Adjustment may waive one or more of the requirements of § 2715.2 for good cause shown in accordance with § 3104.