Washington, DC · Title 11 DCMR (2016 Zoning Regulations)
Permits open space, park, and low-density and low-height waterfront-oriented retail and arts uses
Development standards in MU-11
Maximum FAR
0.5
Maximum height
40 ft
Maximum lot coverage
25%
Side setback
12 ft
Rear setback
12 ft
By-right FAR varies by building type: Non-Residential 0.5; Residential (IZ) 0.5; Residential 0.5
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 MU-11
AllowedBoat construction on an occasional basis by a local community organization Permitted as matter of right in MU-Use Group B; Subtitle U §505.2(a)
AllowedCommunity garden operated by a local community organization or District government agency Permitted as matter of right in MU-Use Group B; Subtitle U §505.2(b)
AllowedPublicly accessible park or open space, playground, or athletic field, including pedestrian and bicycle trails, necessary support facilities, and fitness circuits Permitted as matter of right in MU-Use Group B; Subtitle U §505.2(c)
AllowedPublic nature education or interpretive center including a boat dock Permitted as matter of right in MU-Use Group B; Subtitle U §505.2(d)
AllowedSeasonal or occasional market for produce, arts, and crafts, with non-permanent structures Permitted as matter of right in MU-Use Group B; Subtitle U §505.2(e)
AllowedFloating homes within a permitted marina or yacht club Maximum density of floating home berths shall not exceed 50% of the total number of berths in the marina or yacht club; Subtitle U §505.2(f)
AllowedA home occupation within a floating home Permitted as matter of right in MU-Use Group B; Subtitle U §505.2(g)
"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.