Washington, DC · Title 11 DCMR (2016 Zoning Regulations)
Permits high-density mixed use development with a balance of uses
Development standards in CG-4
Maximum FAR
7
Maximum height
90 ft
By-right FAR varies by building type: Non-Residential 3; Residential (IZ) 7.2; Residential 7
Development standards for this market are not yet checked against a committed copy of the ordinance. Use the ordinance link below as the authoritative source.
Permitted uses in CG-4
AllowedAgricultural, both residential and large Subtitle U §510.1(b)
AllowedArts design and creation, including an artist live-work studio Subtitle U §510.1(c)
AllowedArt gallery and museum Subtitle U §510.1(d)
AllowedCollege or university uses A use that would otherwise not be permitted as a matter of right but for the university or college shall not be permitted; Subtitle U §510.1(e)
AllowedDaytime care uses for no more than five (5) persons Not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; child development home or expanded child development home permitted as accessory use; dwelling unit must be principal residence of caregiver; use must meet definition of home occupation; Subtitle U §510.1(f)
AllowedEating and drinking establishment Drive-through or drive-in operation and food delivery service not permitted; fast food establishment not permitted in MU-3 zone (MU-6B is not MU-3, so fast food restriction in 510.1(g)(3) does not apply); prepared food shop in Square 5912 has no seat limitation; Subtitle U §510.1(g)
Not AllowedDrive-through or drive-in eating and drinking establishment operation Drive-through or drive-in operations not permitted; Subtitle U §510.1(g)(1)
Not AllowedFood delivery service (eating and drinking establishment) Food delivery service not permitted; Subtitle U §510.1(g)(1)
AllowedEmergency shelter for not more than four (4) persons Not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; Subtitle U §510.1(h)
AllowedEntertainment, assembly, and performing arts uses Bowling alley is not permitted; Subtitle U §510.1(i)
Not AllowedBowling alley Explicitly excluded from entertainment, assembly, and performing arts uses; Subtitle U §510.1(i)
AllowedGasoline service station with a valid certificate of occupancy that has not been replaced by another use with a valid certificate of occupancy Subtitle U §510.1(j)
AllowedGroup instruction center or studio Subtitle U §510.1(l)
AllowedInstitutional uses, general, and religious Subtitle U §510.1(m)
AllowedLocal government Subtitle U §510.1(n)
AllowedLodging Subtitle U §510.1(o)
AllowedMarine Subtitle U §510.1(p)
AllowedMedical care facilities, including hospice care Subtitle U §510.1(q)
AllowedOffice uses, including chanceries Subtitle U §510.1(r)
AllowedOptical transmission node Subtitle U §510.1(s)
AllowedParking garage May include a car wash and interior detailing as a permitted accessory use within the permitted parking garage; Subtitle U §510.1(t)
AllowedParks and recreation Subtitle U §510.1(u)
AllowedRetail Large format retail is not permitted; Subtitle U §510.1(v)
Not AllowedLarge format retail Explicitly excluded from retail uses; Subtitle U §510.1(v)
AllowedService uses, financial and general Use must not involve installation of automobile accessories; laundry or dry cleaning facility shall not exceed 2,500 sq. ft. of gross floor area; indoor storage facility shall not exceed 2,500 sq. ft. of gross floor area; Subtitle U §510.1(w)
AllowedHealth care facility (small, up to 6 persons) Health care facility for not more than 6 persons (not including resident supervisors or staff and their families), or not more than 8 persons including resident supervisors or staff, provided persons being cared for shall not exceed 6; matter-of-right in MU-Use Group G; Subtitle U §517.1(b)
ConditionalAutomobile or motorcycle sales or repair Special exception required; use must not be objectionable due to noise or fumes; must not cause dangerous traffic conditions; all facilities including storage must be within a building; no portion within 50 ft of R, RF, RA, MU-1, MU-2, MU-15, MU-16, or MU-23 zone; Subtitle U §518.1(a)
ConditionalCollege or university (full campus) Special exception required for college or university campus including hospital, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house; subject to Subtitle X conditions; Subtitle U §518.1(e)
ConditionalLight manufacturing, processing, fabricating, or milling Special exception required; must comply with PDR zone external effects standards; no adverse effects on adjoining properties; no dangerous traffic conditions; no outdoor storage; Subtitle U §518.1(j)
ConditionalWarehouse or wholesale use Special exception required; Subtitle U §518.1(n)
Not AllowedChemical manufacturing, storage, or distribution Specifically prohibited in MU-Use Group G; Subtitle U §519.1(f)
Not AllowedDrive-through operation Drive-through operation as either principal or accessory use is specifically prohibited in MU-Use Group G; Subtitle U §519.1(g)
Not AllowedFirearms retail sales establishment Firearms retail sales establishments as principal or accessory use specifically prohibited in MU-Use Group G; Subtitle U §519.1(i)
Not AllowedGasoline service station Specifically prohibited in MU-Use Group G; Subtitle U §519.1(j)
Not AllowedOutdoor material storage Specifically prohibited in MU-Use Group G; Subtitle U §519.1(m)
Not AllowedParking lot (surface) Surface parking lot prohibited in MU-Use Group G except Ballpark temporary surface lots per Subtitle U §517.1(c); Subtitle U §519.1(o)
Not AllowedAnimal boarding (non-veterinary) Animal care and boarding prohibited except for a veterinary office or hospital; Subtitle U §519.1(r)
"Conditional" means the use generally requires a public hearing or special-exception approval — a very different timeline and risk profile from a by-right permit.
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Development standards are derived from the DC Office of Zoning's published development-standards table and checked against Title 11 DCMR; use permissions follow Subtitle U.