203. HEIGHT

203 HEIGHT 203.1 Except as provided elsewhere in this title, the maximum height of buildings or structures, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure, and the maximum number of stories shall be as set forth in this section. 203.2 The maximum permitted height of buildings or structures and number of stories, except as provided in Subtitle F §§ 203.3 through 203.7, shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE F § 203.2: MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND NUMBER OF STORIES Zones Maximum Height, Not Including Penthouse or Rooftop Structure (ft.) Maximum Number of Stories RA-1 40 3 RA-2 50 No Limit RA-3 60 No Limit RA-4 90 No Limit RA-5 90 No Limit 203.3 A public recreation and community center in any of the RA-1 zones may be erected to a height not exceeding forty-five feet (45 ft.) with no limit on number of stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure. 203.4 A public recreation and community center in any of the RA-2 through RA-5 zones may not be erected to a height exceeding forty-five feet (45 ft.), not including a penthouse or rooftop structure. 203.5 In any of the RA-1 or RA-2 zones, a place of worship may be erected to a height not exceeding sixty feet (60 ft.) and three (3) stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure. 203.6 In any of the RA-1, RA-2, or RA-3 zones, a building or other structure may be erected to a height not exceeding ninety feet (90 ft.) with no limit on number of stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure; provided, that the building or structure shall be removed from all lot lines of its lot for a distance equal to the height of the building or structure above the adjacent natural or finished grade, whichever is the lower in elevation. 203.7 In any of the RA-1, RA-2, or RA-3 zones, an institutional building or structure may be erected to a height not exceeding ninety feet (90 ft.) with no limit on number of stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure, provided that the building or structure shall be removed from all lot lines of its lot a distance of not less than one foot (1 ft.) for each one foot (1 ft.) of height in excess of that authorized in the zone in which it is located. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2915 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 8555 (August 17, 2018); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 013834 (December 24, 2021); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 009981 (July 10, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Apartment (RA) Zones 11-F DCMR § 203