D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 11. ZONING REGULATIONS OF 2016 |
SubTilte 11-D. RESIDENTIAL HOUSE (R) ZONES |
Chapter 11-D1. INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSE (R) ZONES |
Section 11-D101. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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101.1 The bulk of structures in the R zones shall be controlled through the combined general development standards of this subtitle, the zone-specific development standards of this subtitle, and the requirements and standards of Subtitle C.
101.2 The development standards are intended to:
(a) Control the bulk or volume of structures, including height, floor area ratio (FAR), and lot occupancy;
(b) Control the location of building bulk in relation to adjacent lots and streets, by regulating rear yards, side yards, and the relationship of buildings to street lot lines;
(c) Regulate the mixture of uses; and
(d) Promote the environmental performance of development.
101.3 Development standards may be varied or waived by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a variance or, when permitted in this title, as a special exception established in Subtitle X. Additional zone specific special exception criterion, if applicable, shall be considered by the Board and are referenced in this subtitle.
101.4In addition to the development standards set forth in this subtitle, additional general regulations relevant to this Subtitle can be found in Subtitle C.