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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Interpretation ZA-007: Roof Top Architectural Element is superseded in part by D.C. Municipal Regulations Title 11, Subtitle E, Section 204.1 and 204.2.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:
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 longstanding practice of the Office of Zoning Administration allows accessory buildings which are non-conforming due to not meeting required yard setbacks and/or contributing to an excessive lot occupancy, to be razed...
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 Assessmen
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.
The Zoning Regulations exclude fences from yard setback requirements under Section B-324.1(b):
Under Section K-811.9(a), the amount of street frontage for eating and drinking establishments is limited to not more than 50% of specified blocks in the Mixed-Use Uptown Arts Zones.
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