Section 11-I531. DENSITY - FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) (D-4-R)

 

531.1 The maximum permitted density for a building in the D-4-R zone shall be the density achievable within the height and bulk permitted by the zone and any applicable sub-area regulations:

(a) If all of the building’s FAR is devoted to residential use;

(b) If all FAR exceeding the non-residential density permitted in Subtitle I § 531.5 is devoted to residential use; or

(c) If conditions (a) or (b) are not satisfied, through the use of credits pursuant to Subtitle I, Chapters 8 and 9.

531.2 A building on a lot in the D-4-R zone shall provide a minimum residential FAR of 4.5 on the lot unless:

(a) The residential requirement is reduced or eliminated by the provisions of Subtitle I §§ 200.3, 200.4, 305.2, or 531.3;

(b) The residential requirement is reduced by up to 1.35 FAR through constructing or financially assisting affordable housing pursuant to Subtitle I § 305.6; or

(c) If modified through the credit procedures provided in Subtitle I, Chapters 8 and 9. 

 

531.3The residential requirement in Subtitle I § 531.2 shall not apply to the following:

 

(a)A building on Square 342, Lot 810 that has been used as a hostel since April 7, 2006, that remains in hostel use, and which may be expanded or rebuilt to a maximum 9.5 FAR without a housing requirement;

 

(b)A building in the D-4-R zoned portion of Square 485; and 

 

(c) A building on any lot in Square 370 shall be exempt from minimum residential requirements as long as it has a valid construction permit or certificate of occupancy for a hotel.

531.3 Residential density in the D-4-R zone is not subject to the Inclusionary Zoning requirements or bonuses of Subtitle C, Chapter 10.

531.4 The maximum permitted non-residential FAR of a building in the D-4-R zone not employing credits enabled by Subtitle I, Chapters 8 and 9 shall be 3.5.

 

 

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, 3041 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017).