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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 11. ZONING REGULATIONS OF 2016 |
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SubTilte 11-J. PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, AND REPAIR (PDR) ZONES |
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Chapter 11-J2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS |
Section 11-J203. HEIGHT
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203.1 The maximum permitted building height, not including the penthouse, in the PDR zones shall be as set forth in the following table:
TABLE J § 203.1: MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT
Zone
Maximum Height
(Feet)
PDR-1
50
PDR-2
60
PDR-3
90
PDR-4
90
PDR-5
40
PDR-6
40
PDR-7
65
203.2 In the PDR-5 zone, the maximum permitted number of stories within the building shall be three (3).
203.3 A building or other structure may be erected to a height not exceeding ninety feet (90 ft.) not including the penthouse, provided that the building or structure shall be removed from all lot lines of its lot for a distance equal to the height of the building or structure above the natural grade.
203.4 An institutional building or structure may be erected to a height not exceeding ninety feet (90 ft.), not including the penthouse, provided that the building or structure shall be removed from all lot lines of its lot a distance of not less than one foot (1 ft.) for each foot of height in excess of that authorized in the zone in which it is located.
203.5 In the PDR-6 or PDR-7 zone, any building proposed to exceed sixty-five feet (65 ft.) in height, not including the penthouse, shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment pursuant to the special exception criteria of Subtitle X, Chapter 9. The applicant for a special exception under this subsection shall demonstrate that the building will not degrade or obstruct views and vistas from the historic fortification of Fort Totten.
203.6 The maximum permitted height of a penthouse shall be as set forth in the following table:
TABLE J § 203.6: MAXIMUM PERMITTED PENTHOUSE HEIGHT AND STORIES
ZONE
Maximum Penthouse Height
Maximum Penthouse Stories
PDR-5
10 ft.
1
PDR-1
PDR-6
12 ft. except
15 ft. for penthouse mechanical space
1;
Second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space
PDR-2
12 ft. except
18 ft. 6 in. for penthouse mechanical space
1;
Second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space
PDR-3
PDR-4
PDR-7
20 ft.
1 plus mezzanine;
Second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space