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Zoning Administrator Interpretation ZA-032: Applying Inclusionary Zoning Standards to Co-living Dwelling Units
Interpretation ZA-007: Roof Top Architectural Element is superseded in part by D.C. Municipal Regulations Title 11, Subtitle E, Section 204.1 and 204.2.
References:
o D.C. Official Code § 7-1761.01, et seq.
o 11 DCMR Subtitle A, Chapter 1.
o 11 DCMR Subtitle B, Chapter 2.
o 11 DCMR Subtitle I, Chapter 3.
o 11 DCMR Subtitle K, Chapter 6.
o 11 DCMR Subtitle U, Chapters 5-8.
Because the Zoning Regulations contain several provisions regarding the regulation of Accessory Buildings, the Office of Zoning Administration has summarized these regulations in RF zones for clarity:
Section B-304.8 excludes certain portions of an interior of a building from the calculation of Gross Floor Area [GFA]:
Section D-805.1, which denotes the Wesley Heights Overlay map entitled "Required Front Yard Setbacks” for the R-14 and R-15 zones, illustrates the required front yard setback dimensions for these areas:
This interpretation summarizes the standard operating procedure (SOP) between DOB’s Office of Zoning Administration and the Office of the Surveyor regarding the condition of a Record Lot that is overlain by an Assessment and…
The Office of Zoning Administration has a long-standing practice that it will recognize a submitted building permit application that is considered complete for foundation to grade and/or new construction of the permanent…
The Office of Zoning Administration has reviewed several applications where a portion of a top of a building is being used as roof deck which is adjacent to a partial top story at the same level.
The Zoning Administrator has determined that a Certificate of Occupancy for an existing hotel would not need to be changed to allow an extended stay hotel operation. A hotel or lodging use is permitted to have short term [i.e.