Washington, DC · Title 11 DCMR (2016 Zoning Regulations)
Permits low density mixed use development
Development standards in MU-3A
Maximum FAR
1
Maximum height
40 ft
Maximum stories
3
Maximum lot coverage
60%
Rear setback
20 ft
By-right FAR varies by building type: Non-Residential 1; Residential (IZ) 1.2; Residential 1
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-3A
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 uses (excluding drive-through/drive-in and food delivery service) Drive-through or drive-in operation and food delivery service not permitted; fast food establishment not permitted in MU-3 zone except a fast food establishment with no drive-through is permitted by right in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820); prepared food shop in Square 5912 shall have no limitation on seats; Subtitle U §510.1(g)
Not AllowedFast food establishment (with drive-through) Fast food establishment with drive-through is not permitted in MU-3 zone; Subtitle U §510.1(g)(3)
AllowedFast food establishment (no drive-through) in Square 5912, Square 3499 (Lot 3), and Square 3664 (Lot 820) Permitted by right only at these specific locations within MU-3; fast food establishment otherwise not permitted in MU-3; Subtitle U §510.1(g)(3)
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 not exceeding 2,500 sq. ft. of gross floor area; Subtitle U §510.1(w)
"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.