Washington, DC · Title 11 DCMR (2016 Zoning Regulations)
Supports the St. Elizabeth's Campus Master Plan
Development standards in StE-3
Maximum FAR
2.5
Maximum height
80 ft
Maximum lot coverage
60%
By-right FAR varies by building type: All Other Buildings & Structures 2.5
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 StE-3
AllowedAgriculture, large and residential Subtitle K §612.1(a)
AllowedAnimal sales, care, and boarding Subtitle K §612.1(b)
AllowedAntennas Subtitle K §612.1(c)
AllowedArts, design, and creation Subtitle K §612.1(d)
AllowedChancery Subtitle K §612.1(e)
AllowedCommunity solar facility (roof-mounted, any size) Subtitle K §612.1(f)(1)
AllowedCommunity solar facility (ground-mounted, up to 20 ft height, up to 1.5 acres panel face area) Must meet yard and height standards; panels sited no less than 40 ft from adjacent R/RF/RA-1 zone; Subtitle K §612.1(f)(2)
AllowedDaytime care Subtitle K §612.1(g)
AllowedEating and drinking establishments Subtitle K §612.1(h)
AllowedEducation uses (public and private schools, colleges/universities, trade schools) Subtitle K §612.1(i)
AllowedEmergency shelter (up to 4 persons, except StE-2 where no numeric limit applies) Not including resident supervisors or staff and their families; StE-2 zone has no numeric limit as matter-of-right; Subtitle K §612.1(j)
AllowedEntertainment, assembly, and performing arts Subtitle K §612.1(k)
AllowedGovernment, large scale and local Subtitle K §612.1(l)
AllowedMedical care Subtitle K §612.1(m)
AllowedInstitutional, general and religious Subtitle K §612.1(n)
AllowedLodging Subtitle K §612.1(o)
AllowedMotor vehicle-related sales and services Subtitle K §612.1(p)
AllowedOffice Subtitle K §612.1(q)
AllowedParking Subtitle K §612.1(r)
AllowedParks and recreation Subtitle K §612.1(s)
AllowedProduction, distribution, and repair Subtitle K §612.1(t)
AllowedResidential Subtitle K §612.1(u)
AllowedRetail Subtitle K §612.1(v)
AllowedService, general and financial Subtitle K §612.1(w)
AllowedTransportation infrastructure Subtitle K §612.1(x)
AllowedUtility (basic) Subtitle K §612.1(y)
AllowedAccessory uses customarily incidental and subordinate to principal uses Subject to development standards of Subtitle K §§602-606; Subtitle K §616.1
AllowedShort-Term Rental (STR) as accessory use to principal residential use Subtitle K §616.2
ConditionalCommunity-based institutional facility (CBIF) for 7–15 persons Special exception (except StE-2 where permitted as matter-of-right); no other CBIF for 7+ persons within 500 ft; adequate screened parking required; must meet code/licensing; BZA may approve more than one within 500 ft only if cumulative effect will not adversely impact neighborhood; BZA may approve for more than 15 persons only if District program goals cannot be achieved at smaller size; Subtitle K §614.1(b)
ConditionalCommunity solar facility (not meeting §612.1(f) matter-of-right conditions) Special exception; landscaped area min 5 ft wide facing public space/residential/parks; native trees maintained; diverse native plantings; trees min 6 ft at planting; application referred to DC Dept of Energy and Environment; Subtitle K §614.1(c)
ConditionalEmergency shelter (5–15 persons) Special exception (except StE-2 where matter-of-right per §612.1(j)); no other emergency shelter for 7+ persons within 500 ft; adequate screened parking required; must meet code/licensing; BZA may approve more than one within 500 ft only if cumulative effect will not adversely impact neighborhood; BZA may approve for more than 15 persons only if District program goals cannot be achieved at smaller size; Subtitle K §614.1(d)
Not AllowedMassage establishment (principal use) Prohibited as both principal and accessory use; Subtitle K §615.1(a)
Not AllowedAny industrial use first permitted in PDR-4 zone Prohibited as both principal and accessory use; Subtitle K §615.1(b)
Not AllowedCorrectional facility Prohibited as both principal and accessory use; Subtitle K §615.1(c)
Not AllowedDrive-through establishment Any establishment where goods are sold/rented or services rendered directly to occupants of motor vehicles while in vehicles; Subtitle K §615.1(d)
Not AllowedFirearm sales (gun store, ammunition sales, pawn shop carrying guns, weaponry store) Prohibited as both principal and accessory use; Subtitle K §615.1(e)
Not AllowedSelf-service storage establishment Prohibited as both principal and accessory use; Subtitle K §615.1(f)
Not AllowedSexually-oriented business establishment Prohibited as both principal and accessory use; Subtitle K §615.1(g)
Not AllowedVehicle repair and servicing (gas stations, car washes, quick lubrication, emission test sites) Includes full-serve and mini-serve gas stations, unattended key card stations, car washes, quick lubrication services, and vehicle emission test sites; Subtitle K §615.1(h)
Not AllowedVehicle sales Prohibited as both principal and accessory use; Subtitle K §615.1(i)
"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.