D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K911

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Rule 11-K911 - HEIGHT AND PENTHOUSES (WR)

911.1

In the WR zone, the point chosen for measurement of height shall conform to the other provisions of this title, except that the point may be on either a public or private street.

911.2

For the purposes of applying general zoning requirements of this title:

(a) The WR-1, WR-7, and WR-8 zones shall be considered Residence zones; and

(b) The WR-2, WR-3, WR-4, WR-5, WR-6, WR-9, WR-10, WR-11, WR-12, WR-13, WR-14, and WR-15 zones shall be considered Mixed Use or Commercial Zones.

911.3

Penthouses or rooftop structure shall be subject to the regulations of Subtitle C, Chapter 15, and the height and story limitations specified in Subtitle C § 911.4.

911.4

A penthouse or rooftop structure constructed in accordance with the provisions of Subtitle C, Chapter 15 may be erected to a height in excess of that permitted, but shall not exceed the height, as measured from the surface of the roof upon which the penthouse or rooftop structure sits, in the following table:

TABLE K § 911.4: PENTHOUSE OR ROOFTOP STRUCTURE STANDARDS

Zone District	Maximum Penthouse Height	Maximum Penthouse Stories
WR-1, WR-6	Pursuant to Subtitle C § 1500.4	Pursuant to Subtitle C § 1500.4
WR-4, WR-5, WR-7, WR-9	12 feet; except 15 feet for penthouse mechanical space	1 story; second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space
WR-8	12 feet; except 18 feet, 6 inches for penthouse mechanical space	1 story; second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space
WR-3	20 feet	1 story; second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space
WR-2,WR-10, WR-11, WR-12, WR-13, WR-14, WR-15	20 feet	1 story plus mezzanine; second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-K911

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 6596 (6/15/2018); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 12144 (9/13/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 11679 (10/9/2020); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 13834 (12/24/2021)