Washington, DC · Title 11 DCMR (2016 Zoning Regulations)
Mapped on lands occupied by Fort McNair Naval Facility
Development standards in CG-7
Maximum FAR
6
Maximum height
90 ft
Maximum lot coverage
75%
Side setback
12 ft
Rear setback
12 ft
By-right FAR varies by building type: Military 6
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-7
AllowedResidential (all dwelling types, including multiple dwelling / apartments) Any residential use permitted matter-of-right in an R, RF, or RA zone is matter-of-right in MU-12. Subtitle U §501.2.
AllowedAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Matter-of-right as an R/RF/RA use carried into MU. Subtitle U §501.2 (via §301.1(c)).
AllowedHome Occupation Accessory; resident-operated per Subtitle U §251. Matter-of-right in MU via §501.2.
AllowedShort-Term Rental (STR) Licensed accessory use to a principal residence; host must be the DC primary resident (D.C. Law 22-307). Matter-of-right accessory to residential per Subtitle U §501.2. Verify licensing at https://str.dc.gov.
AllowedRetail Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(17).
AllowedOffice (including chancery) Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(14).
AllowedEating and Drinking Establishment Matter-of-right except a drive-through operation is not permitted. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(6); drive-through barred by §509.1(f).
AllowedLodging (Hotel) Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(11).
AllowedService (financial and general) Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(18).
AllowedMedical Care Facility (including hospice) Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(13); a facility not meeting the conditions may seek special exception under §508.1(g).
AllowedArts, Design, and Creation (including artist live-work studio) Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(2).
AllowedArt Gallery and Museum Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(3).
AllowedTheater / Performing Arts Theater for entertainment, assembly, and performing arts is matter-of-right. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(19); assembly uses within 25 ft. of residential require special exception (§508.1(f)).
AllowedInstitutional (general and religious) Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(10).
AllowedLocal Government Use Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(9).
AllowedParks and Recreation Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(15).
AllowedCommunity Residence Facility (up to 6 persons) Up to 6 persons matter-of-right; 7-15 with a 500 ft. spacing condition. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(4).
AllowedDaytime Care Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(5).
AllowedEmergency Shelter (up to 4 persons) Up to 4 persons matter-of-right; 5-25 persons by special exception (§508.1(e)). Subtitle U §507.1(a)(7).
AllowedGroup Instruction Center or Studio Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(8).
AllowedPet Grooming Establishment Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(16).
AllowedAgricultural (residential and large) Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(1).
AllowedMarine Matter-of-right in MU-Use Group C. Subtitle U §507.1(a)(12).
ConditionalCollege or University Special exception, incl. college/university hospital, dormitory, fraternity or sorority on campus. Subtitle U §508.1(b).
ConditionalYouth or Adult Rehabilitation Home (1 to 20 persons) Special exception; no other such home within 500 ft. Subtitle U §508.1(c).
ConditionalEducation (private) Special exception, subject to design and impact conditions. Subtitle U §508.1(d).
ConditionalEmergency Shelter (5 to 25 persons) Special exception (up to 4 persons is matter-of-right, §507.1(a)(7)). Subtitle U §508.1(e).
ConditionalProduction, Distribution, and Repair (PDR) Special exception, subject to external-effects and no-outdoor-storage conditions. Subtitle U §508.1(j).
ConditionalUtility Uses Special exception, subject to setbacks/screening conditions. Subtitle U §508.1(k).
ConditionalVeterinary Office or Hospital Special exception; boarding limited to <=50% of GFA, with noise/odor conditions. Subtitle U §508.1(l).
ConditionalYouth Residential Care Home (16 to 25 persons) Special exception; no other such home within 500 ft. Subtitle U §508.1(m).
Not AllowedAutomobile or Motorcycle Sales or Repair Not permitted as matter-of-right or special exception. Subtitle U §509.1(b).
Not AllowedGasoline Service Station Not permitted as matter-of-right or special exception. Subtitle U §509.1(i).
Not AllowedDrive-Through Operation Not permitted as a principal or accessory use. Subtitle U §509.1(f).
Not AllowedFirearms Retail Sales Establishment Not permitted as matter-of-right or special exception. Subtitle U §509.1(h).
Not AllowedMassage Establishment (principal use) A principal-use massage establishment not part of a health facility is not permitted. Subtitle U §509.1(a).
Not AllowedSexually-Oriented Business Establishment Not permitted as matter-of-right or special exception. Subtitle U §509.1(p).
"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.