Section 11-G903. HEIGHT

903.1 The maximum building height, not including the penthouse, in the MU-28 and MU-29 zones shall be as set forth in the following table:

 

TABLE G § 903.1: MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT

 

Zone	Maximum Height (Feet)
MU-28	65
	65 (IZ)
MU-29	80
	90 (IZ)

903.2 The maximum permitted height of a penthouse, except as prohibited on the roof of a detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, rowhouse, or flat in Subtitle C § 1500.4, shall be as set forth in the following table:

 

TABLE G § 903.2: MAXIMUM PERMITTED PENTHOUSE HEIGHT AND STORIES

 

Zone	Maximum Penthouse Height	Maximum Penthouse Stories
MU-28	12 ft. except 18 ft. 6 in. for penthouse mechanical space	1; Second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space
MU-29	A penthouse shall be included within the maximum permitted building height	1

903.3 Buildings proposed to have a height in excess of sixty-five feet (65 ft.) shall provide special architectural features, roof parapet detailing, and design consideration of roof top and penthouse structures to ensure that the views and vistas from the historic fortification of Fort Totten are not degraded or obstructed.

903.4 The Office of Planning shall review and provide a report with recommendation to the Zoning Administrator prior to the issuance of a building permit. 

 

 

authority

§ 1 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 6-641.01 (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2944 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2).