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Where can I put an eating and drinking establishments in Washington, D.C.?

“eating and drinking establishments” matches 18 uses this ordinance names separately. We do not choose between them — they can have different answers, so every one is shown.

Arts – Eating and drinking establishments

Allowed by right in 1 district

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
USN
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §700.6(f)
Eating and drinking establishments;

Corner Store – Retail, General Service, Arts Design and Creation, or Eating and Drinking Establishment (not qualifying as fresh food market/grocery)

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 4 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
R-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
12,125ConditionalSubtitle U §254.1
254.1 A corner store shall only be permitted in any of the R-3 or RF-1 zones subject to the provisions of this section.
R-3/FB
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
216ConditionalSubtitle U §254.1
254.1 A corner store shall only be permitted in any of the R-3 or RF-1 zones subject to the provisions of this section.
R-3/GT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
4,453ConditionalSubtitle U §254.1
254.1 A corner store shall only be permitted in any of the R-3 or RF-1 zones subject to the provisions of this section.
R-3/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedConditionalSubtitle U §254.1
254.1 A corner store shall only be permitted in any of the R-3 or RF-1 zones subject to the provisions of this section.

Eating and Drinking Establishment

Allowed by right in 6 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
CG-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
29AllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(6)
Eating and drinking establishments, except a drive-through operation shall not be permitted; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-12 (7) Emergency shelter for not more than four (4) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; (8) Group instruction center or studio; (9) Local government uses; (10) Institutional uses, both general and religious; (11) Lodging; (12) Marine; (13) Medical care facilities, including hospice care; (14) Office uses, including chanceries; (15) Parks and recreation; (16) Pet grooming establishment; (17) Retail; (18) Service uses, both financial and general; and (19) Theater, either private or public, for the purpose of entertainment, assembly, and performing arts; and (b) Other accessory uses customarily incidental and subordinate to the uses permitted by this section. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06G published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).
CG-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(6)
Eating and drinking establishments, except a drive-through operation shall not be permitted; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-12 (7) Emergency shelter for not more than four (4) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; (8) Group instruction center or studio; (9) Local government uses; (10) Institutional uses, both general and religious; (11) Lodging; (12) Marine; (13) Medical care facilities, including hospice care; (14) Office uses, including chanceries; (15) Parks and recreation; (16) Pet grooming establishment; (17) Retail; (18) Service uses, both financial and general; and (19) Theater, either private or public, for the purpose of entertainment, assembly, and performing arts; and (b) Other accessory uses customarily incidental and subordinate to the uses permitted by this section. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06G published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).
CG-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(6)
Eating and drinking establishments, except a drive-through operation shall not be permitted; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-12 (7) Emergency shelter for not more than four (4) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; (8) Group instruction center or studio; (9) Local government uses; (10) Institutional uses, both general and religious; (11) Lodging; (12) Marine; (13) Medical care facilities, including hospice care; (14) Office uses, including chanceries; (15) Parks and recreation; (16) Pet grooming establishment; (17) Retail; (18) Service uses, both financial and general; and (19) Theater, either private or public, for the purpose of entertainment, assembly, and performing arts; and (b) Other accessory uses customarily incidental and subordinate to the uses permitted by this section. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06G published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).
MU-12
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
310AllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(6)
Eating and drinking establishments, except a drive-through operation shall not be permitted; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-12 (7) Emergency shelter for not more than four (4) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; (8) Group instruction center or studio; (9) Local government uses; (10) Institutional uses, both general and religious; (11) Lodging; (12) Marine; (13) Medical care facilities, including hospice care; (14) Office uses, including chanceries; (15) Parks and recreation; (16) Pet grooming establishment; (17) Retail; (18) Service uses, both financial and general; and (19) Theater, either private or public, for the purpose of entertainment, assembly, and performing arts; and (b) Other accessory uses customarily incidental and subordinate to the uses permitted by this section. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06G published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).
MU-13
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
77AllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(6)
Eating and drinking establishments, except a drive-through operation shall not be permitted; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-12 (7) Emergency shelter for not more than four (4) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; (8) Group instruction center or studio; (9) Local government uses; (10) Institutional uses, both general and religious; (11) Lodging; (12) Marine; (13) Medical care facilities, including hospice care; (14) Office uses, including chanceries; (15) Parks and recreation; (16) Pet grooming establishment; (17) Retail; (18) Service uses, both financial and general; and (19) Theater, either private or public, for the purpose of entertainment, assembly, and performing arts; and (b) Other accessory uses customarily incidental and subordinate to the uses permitted by this section. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06G published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).
MU-14
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
58AllowedSubtitle U §507.1(a)(6)
Eating and drinking establishments, except a drive-through operation shall not be permitted; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-12 (7) Emergency shelter for not more than four (4) persons, not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; (8) Group instruction center or studio; (9) Local government uses; (10) Institutional uses, both general and religious; (11) Lodging; (12) Marine; (13) Medical care facilities, including hospice care; (14) Office uses, including chanceries; (15) Parks and recreation; (16) Pet grooming establishment; (17) Retail; (18) Service uses, both financial and general; and (19) Theater, either private or public, for the purpose of entertainment, assembly, and performing arts; and (b) Other accessory uses customarily incidental and subordinate to the uses permitted by this section. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06A published at 63 DCR 2447 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 08-06G published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 20-20 published at 68 DCR 2485 (March 5, 2021); Final Rulemaking & Order No. 19-31 published at 69 DCR 12886 (October 21, 2022).

Eating and Drinking Establishments (Restaurant, Bar, Cafe)

Allowed by right in 10 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
D-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
D-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
116AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
D-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
131AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
D-4-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
194AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
D-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
506AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
D-5-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
148AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
D-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
316AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
D-6-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
113AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
D-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
141AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
D-8
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
30AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 2 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
D-1-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
60ConditionalSubtitle I §303(b)
Eating and drinking establishments in the D-1-R and D-2 zones, provided the uses are located on or below the ground floor of the building;
D-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
78ConditionalSubtitle I §303(b)
Eating and drinking establishments in the D-1-R and D-2 zones, provided the uses are located on or below the ground floor of the building;

Eating and drinking establishment

Allowed by right in 7 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
ARTS-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
223AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;
CG-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;
CG-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
130AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;
MU-6B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
69AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;
MU-6B/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
21AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;
MU-7A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;
MU-7B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
490AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;

Eating and drinking establishment (excluding drive-through, fast food, and food delivery)

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
HE-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
9AllowedSubtitle K §412.1(f)
Fast food establishment or food delivery business subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall not include a drive-through; (2) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions; (3) There shall be adequate facilities to allow deliveries to be made and trash to be collected without obstructing public rights-of-way or unreasonably obstructing parking spaces, aisles, or driveways on the site; and (4) The Zoning Commission may impose conditions pertaining to design, screening, lighting, soundproofing, off-street parking spaces, signs, method and hours of trash collection, or any other matter necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property;
HE-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
5AllowedSubtitle K §412.1(f)
Fast food establishment or food delivery business subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall not include a drive-through; (2) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions; (3) There shall be adequate facilities to allow deliveries to be made and trash to be collected without obstructing public rights-of-way or unreasonably obstructing parking spaces, aisles, or driveways on the site; and (4) The Zoning Commission may impose conditions pertaining to design, screening, lighting, soundproofing, off-street parking spaces, signs, method and hours of trash collection, or any other matter necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property;
HE-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §412.1(f)
Fast food establishment or food delivery business subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall not include a drive-through; (2) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions; (3) There shall be adequate facilities to allow deliveries to be made and trash to be collected without obstructing public rights-of-way or unreasonably obstructing parking spaces, aisles, or driveways on the site; and (4) The Zoning Commission may impose conditions pertaining to design, screening, lighting, soundproofing, off-street parking spaces, signs, method and hours of trash collection, or any other matter necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property;
HE-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §412.1(f)
Fast food establishment or food delivery business subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall not include a drive-through; (2) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions; (3) There shall be adequate facilities to allow deliveries to be made and trash to be collected without obstructing public rights-of-way or unreasonably obstructing parking spaces, aisles, or driveways on the site; and (4) The Zoning Commission may impose conditions pertaining to design, screening, lighting, soundproofing, off-street parking spaces, signs, method and hours of trash collection, or any other matter necessary to protect adjacent or nearby property;

Eating and drinking establishment (excluding fast food and food delivery)

Allowed by right in 13 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
NMU-4/CC1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-4/CC2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-4/CP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
59AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-4/GA
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
96AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-4/H-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
94AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-4/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
36AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-4/H-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
62AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-4/TK
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-4/WP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
10AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-5A/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
16AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-5A/H-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
13AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-5A/PAE
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-6B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle H §6006.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except for: (1) A prepared food shop shall be permitted as a matter of right with seating for no more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) A fast food establishment and a food delivery business shall not be permitted as a matter of right;

Eating and drinking establishment (excluding fast food)

Allowed by right in 6 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
NMU-5A/WP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23AllowedSubtitle H §6008.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except a fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-7B/ES
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31AllowedSubtitle H §6008.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except a fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-7B/GA
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
129AllowedSubtitle H §6008.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except a fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-7B/H-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
29AllowedSubtitle H §6008.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except a fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-7B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle H §6008.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except a fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter of right;
NMU-8B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle H §6008.1(d)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, except a fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter of right;

Eating and drinking establishment uses

Allowed by right in 1 district

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-6A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;

Eating and drinking establishment uses (excluding drive-through/drive-in and food delivery service)

Allowed by right in 3 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;
MU-3A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
642AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;
MU-3B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle U §510.1(g)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A drive-through or drive-in operation and a food delivery service shall not be permitted; and (2) A fast food establishment shall not be permitted as a matter-of-right in the MU-3 zone except that fast food establishments with no drive-through shall be permitted City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-18 in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) as a matter of right;

Eating and drinking establishment uses (general)

Allowed by right in 17 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
ARTS-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
27AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
ARTS-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
238AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
BF-1A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
10AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
BF-1B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
5AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
CG-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
12AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
3,698AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-4/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
38AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-4/CAP/CHC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
94AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-4/CHC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
211AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-4/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
30AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-4/NO
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
52AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-4/RC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
4AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-5A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
489AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-5A/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
54AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-5A/RC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
9AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;
MU-5B
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
34AllowedSubtitle U §512.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses, subject to the following conditions: (1) A fast food establishment or food delivery service shall not be permitted within any of the MU-4 zones; and (2) A fast food establishment or food delivery service in all other MU-Use Group E zones, subject to the following conditions: City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 5-27 (A) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of a residential zone, unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (B) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone district boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line; (C) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face a residential zone; (D) The use shall not include a drive-through; and (E) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a fast food establishment located in Square 5912; (3) A prepared food shop in a MU-4, MU-17, MU-24, MU-25, MU-26, and MU-27 zone shall be limited to eighteen (18) seats for patrons;

Eating and drinking establishments

Allowed by right in 23 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
PDR-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
935AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(i)
Eating and drinking establishments are permitted as a matter of right, provided no part of the establishment contains a live performance, night club or dance venue;
PDR-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
16AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(i)
Eating and drinking establishments are permitted as a matter of right, provided no part of the establishment contains a live performance, night club or dance venue;
PDR-1/FT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
19AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(i)
Eating and drinking establishments are permitted as a matter of right, provided no part of the establishment contains a live performance, night club or dance venue;
PDR-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
154AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(i)
Eating and drinking establishments are permitted as a matter of right, provided no part of the establishment contains a live performance, night club or dance venue;
PDR-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
41AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(i)
Eating and drinking establishments are permitted as a matter of right, provided no part of the establishment contains a live performance, night club or dance venue;
PDR-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
165AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(i)
Eating and drinking establishments are permitted as a matter of right, provided no part of the establishment contains a live performance, night club or dance venue;
PDR-4/FT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33AllowedSubtitle U §801.1(i)
Eating and drinking establishments are permitted as a matter of right, provided no part of the establishment contains a live performance, night club or dance venue;
StE-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-11
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-12
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-13
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-15
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-16
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-17
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-18
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-5
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-6
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-7
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-8
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;
StE-9
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1AllowedSubtitle K §612.1(h)
Eating and drinking establishments;

Eating and drinking establishments (Zoning Commission approval required)

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 1 district

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
SEFC-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
5ConditionalSubtitle K §241
241 ZONING COMMISSION REVIEW STANDARDS (SEFC) [… quote continues in the ordinance; our stored extract stops here]

Eating and drinking establishments (no restrictions)

Allowed by right in 3 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
NHR
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
19AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
NYE
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
6AllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;
USN
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
no parcels loadedAllowedSubtitle U §515.1(f)
Eating and drinking establishments with no restrictions;

Eating and drinking establishments with a live performance, night club or dance venue

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 6 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
PDR-1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
935ConditionalSubtitle U §802.1(c)
Eating and drinking establishments with a live performance, night club or dance venue, subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located and designed so that it is not likely to become objectionable to neighboring property because of noise, traffic, parking, loading, number of attendees, waste collection, or other objectionable conditions; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 8-7 (2) The property shall not abut a residential use or residential zone; (3) There is no property containing a live performance, night club or dance venue either in the same square or within a radius of one thousand feet (1,000 ft.) from any portion of the subject property; (4) External performances or external amplification shall not be permitted; and (5) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements as it deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby residential properties, including but not limited to: (A) Soundproofing; (B) Limitations on the hours of operation; and (C) Expiration on the duration of the special exception approval;
PDR-1/CAP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
16ConditionalSubtitle U §802.1(c)
Eating and drinking establishments with a live performance, night club or dance venue, subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located and designed so that it is not likely to become objectionable to neighboring property because of noise, traffic, parking, loading, number of attendees, waste collection, or other objectionable conditions; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 8-7 (2) The property shall not abut a residential use or residential zone; (3) There is no property containing a live performance, night club or dance venue either in the same square or within a radius of one thousand feet (1,000 ft.) from any portion of the subject property; (4) External performances or external amplification shall not be permitted; and (5) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements as it deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby residential properties, including but not limited to: (A) Soundproofing; (B) Limitations on the hours of operation; and (C) Expiration on the duration of the special exception approval;
PDR-1/FT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
19ConditionalSubtitle U §802.1(c)
Eating and drinking establishments with a live performance, night club or dance venue, subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located and designed so that it is not likely to become objectionable to neighboring property because of noise, traffic, parking, loading, number of attendees, waste collection, or other objectionable conditions; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 8-7 (2) The property shall not abut a residential use or residential zone; (3) There is no property containing a live performance, night club or dance venue either in the same square or within a radius of one thousand feet (1,000 ft.) from any portion of the subject property; (4) External performances or external amplification shall not be permitted; and (5) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements as it deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby residential properties, including but not limited to: (A) Soundproofing; (B) Limitations on the hours of operation; and (C) Expiration on the duration of the special exception approval;
PDR-3
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
41ConditionalSubtitle U §802.1(c)
Eating and drinking establishments with a live performance, night club or dance venue, subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located and designed so that it is not likely to become objectionable to neighboring property because of noise, traffic, parking, loading, number of attendees, waste collection, or other objectionable conditions; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 8-7 (2) The property shall not abut a residential use or residential zone; (3) There is no property containing a live performance, night club or dance venue either in the same square or within a radius of one thousand feet (1,000 ft.) from any portion of the subject property; (4) External performances or external amplification shall not be permitted; and (5) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements as it deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby residential properties, including but not limited to: (A) Soundproofing; (B) Limitations on the hours of operation; and (C) Expiration on the duration of the special exception approval;
PDR-4
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
165ConditionalSubtitle U §802.1(c)
Eating and drinking establishments with a live performance, night club or dance venue, subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located and designed so that it is not likely to become objectionable to neighboring property because of noise, traffic, parking, loading, number of attendees, waste collection, or other objectionable conditions; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 8-7 (2) The property shall not abut a residential use or residential zone; (3) There is no property containing a live performance, night club or dance venue either in the same square or within a radius of one thousand feet (1,000 ft.) from any portion of the subject property; (4) External performances or external amplification shall not be permitted; and (5) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements as it deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby residential properties, including but not limited to: (A) Soundproofing; (B) Limitations on the hours of operation; and (C) Expiration on the duration of the special exception approval;
PDR-4/FT
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33ConditionalSubtitle U §802.1(c)
Eating and drinking establishments with a live performance, night club or dance venue, subject to the following conditions: (1) The use shall be located and designed so that it is not likely to become objectionable to neighboring property because of noise, traffic, parking, loading, number of attendees, waste collection, or other objectionable conditions; City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE U, CHAPTER 8-7 (2) The property shall not abut a residential use or residential zone; (3) There is no property containing a live performance, night club or dance venue either in the same square or within a radius of one thousand feet (1,000 ft.) from any portion of the subject property; (4) External performances or external amplification shall not be permitted; and (5) The Board of Zoning Adjustment may impose additional requirements as it deems necessary to protect adjacent or nearby residential properties, including but not limited to: (A) Soundproofing; (B) Limitations on the hours of operation; and (C) Expiration on the duration of the special exception approval;

Eating and drinking – fast food establishment

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 6 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
NMU-5A/WP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
23ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses as follows: (1) Prepared food shop with seating for more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-7B/ES
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
31ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses as follows: (1) Prepared food shop with seating for more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-7B/GA
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
129ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses as follows: (1) Prepared food shop with seating for more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-7B/H-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
29ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses as follows: (1) Prepared food shop with seating for more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-7B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses as follows: (1) Prepared food shop with seating for more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-8B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)
Eating and drinking establishment uses as follows: (1) Prepared food shop with seating for more than twenty-four (24) patrons; and (2) Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;

Eating and drinking – fast food establishment or food delivery business

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 13 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
NMU-4/CC1
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-4/CC2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
1ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-4/CP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
59ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-4/GA
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
96ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-4/H-A
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
94ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-4/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
36ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-4/H-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
62ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-4/TK
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-4/WP
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
10ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-5A/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
16ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-5A/H-R
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
13ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-5A/PAE
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
33ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;
NMU-6B/H-H
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
2ConditionalSubtitle H §6007.1(e)(2)
Fast food establishments or food delivery businesses shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: (A) The uses shall not be permitted in the MU-4/WP zone; (B) No part of the lot on which the use is located shall be within twenty-five feet (25 ft.) of any R, RA, or RF zone unless separated therefrom by a street or alley; (C) If any lot line of the lot abuts an alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone, a continuous brick wall at least six feet (6 ft.) high and twelve inches (12 in.) thick shall be constructed and maintained on the lot along the length of that lot line. The brick wall shall not be required in the case of a building that extends for the full width of its lot; (D) Any refuse dumpsters shall be housed in a three- (3) sided brick enclosure equal in height to the dumpster or six feet (6 ft.) high, whichever is City of Washington, D.C. | Title 11 - Zoning SUBTITLE H, CHAPTER 12-13 greater. The entrance to the enclosure shall include an opaque gate. The entrance shall not face an R, RA, or RF zone; (E) The use shall not include a drive-through; (F) There shall be no customer entrance in the side or rear of a building that faces a street or alley containing a zone boundary line for a residential zone; and (G) The use shall be designed and operated so as not to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, sounds, odors, lights, hours of operation, or other conditions;

Retail, service (general), and eating and drinking establishment (MU-2 south of M Street NW/NE only)

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 2 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the District. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
MU-2
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
99ConditionalSubtitle U §504.1(j)
Retail, service (general), and eating and drinking establishment uses subject to the following conditions: (1) The properties are in any of the MU-2 zones; (2) The properties are those located south of M Street, N.W. and N.E.; (3) The uses shall be located on or below the ground floor of the building; (4) The uses shall not include a drive-through; and (5) The uses shall be located and designed such that they are not likely to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, traffic, or other objectionable conditions;
MU-2/DC
the ordinance paragraph quoted here
39ConditionalSubtitle U §504.1(j)
Retail, service (general), and eating and drinking establishment uses subject to the following conditions: (1) The properties are in any of the MU-2 zones; (2) The properties are those located south of M Street, N.W. and N.E.; (3) The uses shall be located on or below the ground floor of the building; (4) The uses shall not include a drive-through; and (5) The uses shall be located and designed such that they are not likely to become objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, traffic, or other objectionable conditions;

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