Washington, DC · Title 11 DCMR (2016 Zoning Regulations)
Permits medium density areas with an emphasis on residential use in the vicinity of the U.S. Capitol
Development standards in MU-2/CAP
Maximum FAR
1.8
Maximum height
40 ft
Maximum stories
3
Maximum lot coverage
80%
Rear setback
12 ft
By-right FAR varies by building type: Residential (IZ) 2.16; Residential 1.8
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.
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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.