Section 11-I539. DENSITY - FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) (D-5)

539.1 The maximum permitted FAR for a building in the D-5 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 § 539.3 is devoted to residential use; or

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

539.2 Residential density in the D-5 zone is not subject to the Inclusionary Zoning requirements or bonuses of Subtitle C, Chapter 10.

539.3 The maximum permitted non-residential FAR of a building in the D-5 zone not employing credits in accordance with Subtitle I, Chapters 8 and 9 shall be 6.5.

 

 

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 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016).