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Zoning Administrator Interpretation 5: Use of Parapet as Roof top deck Railings without Setback


Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Reference: 
ZA-005

Interpretation ZA-005: Use of Parapet as Rooftop Deck Railings without Setback is superseded by D.C. Municipal Regulations Title 11, Subtitle C, Section 1504.2(a).