Washington, DC · Title 11 DCMR (2016 Zoning Regulations)
Secures a minimum of 5 acres for a public park along the Anacostia Riverwith a defined retail area
Development standards in SEFC-4
Maximum FAR
0.5
Maximum height
40 ft
Maximum lot coverage
25%
Side setback
12 ft
By-right FAR varies by building type: Non-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 SEFC-4
AllowedAll uses permitted as matter-of-right or special exception in MU-Use Group B (MU-11 waterfront zone, Subtitle U §§505-506) SEFC-4 development area follows MU-Use Group B use provisions per §239.1, which applies to the MU-11 waterfront zone. Includes: boat construction by community organizations, community garden, floating homes (up to 50% of berths), home occupation in floating home, seasonal market, publicly accessible park/open space, public nature education center with boat dock, STR as accessory to residential; Subtitle K §239.1; Subtitle U §505
ConditionalEducation (Zoning Commission approval required) Zoning Commission review and approval required per §241-242; Subtitle K §239.1(a)
ConditionalInstitutional (Zoning Commission approval required) Zoning Commission review and approval required per §241-242; Subtitle K §239.1(b)
ConditionalEating and drinking establishments (Zoning Commission approval required) Zoning Commission review and approval required per §241-242; Subtitle K §239.1(c)
AllowedBoat construction on an occasional basis by local community organization SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.2(a)
AllowedCommunity garden operated by local community organization or District government agency SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.2(b)
AllowedPublicly-accessible park or open space, playground, or athletic field (including pedestrian/bicycle trails, support facilities, fitness circuits) SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.2(c)
AllowedPublic nature education or interpretive center (including boat dock) SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.2(d)
AllowedSeasonal or occasional market for produce, arts, and crafts (non-permanent structures) SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.2(e)
ConditionalBoat launching facility, dock, wharf, or pier for public use (Zoning Commission approval required) Zoning Commission review and approval required; SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.3(a)
ConditionalBoat rental facility for non-motorized water vessels (Zoning Commission approval required) Zoning Commission review and approval required; SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.3(b)
ConditionalCruise line operation with dock and land facilities (Zoning Commission approval required) Zoning Commission review and approval required; SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.3(c)
ConditionalMarina, not including floating homes (Zoning Commission approval required) Zoning Commission review and approval required; SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.3(e)
ConditionalPublic food concession stand/kiosk (may serve alcohol; max 3,000 sq ft; Zoning Commission approval required) Zoning Commission review and approval required; SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.3(f)
ConditionalWater taxi and related facilities (Zoning Commission approval required) Zoning Commission review and approval required; SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.3(g)
ConditionalOther publicly-accessible maritime uses requiring direct water access (Zoning Commission approval required) Zoning Commission review and approval required; SEFC-4 open space area only; Subtitle K §239.3(h)
"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.