D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K1107

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 11-K1107 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (BF-1)

1107.1

The development standards in Subtitle K §§ 1101 and 1102 shall apply to the BF-

1 zones except as specifically modified by this section. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this section and other regulations of this subtitle, the provisions of this section shall prevail.

1107.2

Except as elsewhere in this section, the development standards for each BF-1A and BF-1B zone shall be as set forth in the following table:

TABLE K § 11072: BF-1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

BF-1

Zone

Total FAR

Non-Residential FAR

Height (ft.)

Lot Occupancy (Residential (%)

Rear Yard (ft.)

BF-1A

4.0

1.0

65 ft.

80%

15 ft.

BF-1B

6.0

1.0

65 ft.

80%

15 ft.

1107.3

Unless otherwise limited by regulations governing courts, yards, and setbacks, lot occupancy on the first two (2) stories is permitted up to one hundred percent (100%), regardless of use.

1107.4

A rear yard is required only above a horizontal plane located twenty feet (20 ft.) above the mean finished grade at the middle of the rear facade of the principal building and shall be measured as follows:

(a) Where a lot abuts a public or private street, the rear yard may be measured from the centerline of the street; or

(b) Where a lot abuts a public or private alley:

(i) The rear yard may be measured from the centerline of the alley; or

(ii) In lieu of the rear yard required by this subsection, a lot may provide a court complying with the width requirements for a closed court as specified in Subtitle K § 1101.2 located above the horizontal plane.

1107.5

A rear yard is not required to be provided below a horizontal plane as described in Subtitle K § 1107.6.

1107.6

A semi-detached building with a single dwelling unit shall have one (1) side yard, a minimum of five feet (5 ft.) in width.

1107.7

A building or structure other than a detached or semi-detached building with a single dwelling unit is not required to provide a side yard; however, if a side yard is provided, it shall be at least two inches (2 in.) wide for each one foot (1 ft.) of building height, but no less than five feet (5 ft.).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K1107

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 14144 (12/31/2021)