Washington, DC · Title 11 DCMR (2016 Zoning Regulations)
Permits medium density mixed-use development with an emphasis on employment
Development standards in MU-8B/DC
Maximum FAR
5
Maximum height
70 ft
Maximum lot coverage
100%
Rear setback
12 ft
By-right FAR varies by building type: Non-Residential 4; Residential (IZ) 6; Residential 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-8B/DC
ConditionalRetail, large format Permitted as special exception subject to conditions of Subtitle U § 511.1(j); Subtitle U §516.1(a)
Not AllowedSexually-oriented business establishment Only permitted as special exception in MU-9 or MU-21 zones; MU-8B is not listed; Subtitle U §516.1(b)
"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.