Section 11-I547. DENSITY - FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) (D-5-R)

547.1 The maximum permitted FAR for a building in the D-5-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 § 547.5 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.

547.2 A building on a lot in the D-5-R zone shall provide a minimum residential FAR of 3.5 on the lot:

(a) Unless the residential requirement is reduced or eliminated by Subtitle I §§ 200.2 or 200.3, or Subtitle I § 547.4;

(b) Unless relieved of a residential requirement by the provisions of Subtitle I § 305.3;

(c) Unless the residential requirement is reduced by up to 1.4 FAR through constructing or financially assisting affordable housing pursuant to Subtitle I § 305.7; or

(d) Unless the requirement is met using the credit procedures enabled by Subtitle I, Chapters 8 and 9.

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

547.4 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.

547.5 The maximum permitted non-residential density of a building in the D-5-R zone not employing credits enabled by Subtitle I, Chapters 8 and 9 shall be 6.0 FAR.

547.6 A building fronting on a designated primary or secondary street in the Chinatown Sub-Area is further governed by the FAR requirements in Subtitle I § 609.

 

 

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).