The CG-2 zone is intended to permit medium-density mixed-use development with a focus on residential use and provide for the establishment of South Capitol Street as a monumental civic boulevard.

Development Standards | ||||||||
Floor Area Ratio (max.)1 | Height (ft.)2 | Penthouse Height (ft.)/Stories | Rear Yard (ft.) | Side Yard (ft.) | Lot Occupancy | Green Area Ratio | Zoning Regulation Reference | |
CG-2 | 6.0 | 90 | 20 / 1 story plus mezzanine |
15 | Not required | 80% | 0.30 | Subtitle K Chapter 5 |
7.2 (IZ) | 110 (IZ) | Second additional story for mechanical space | 90% (IZ) | |||||
2.0 (Non-residential) |
Use Permissions | Courts | Parking | Designated Streets | Inclusionary Zoning |
Subtitle K § 512 | Subtitle K § 502.8-502.9 | Subtitle K § 513 | Subtitle K § 508-10 | Subtitle C, Chapter 10 |
1 Non-residential floor area shall be the total gross floor area of the building not dedicated to uses in 1 of the following categories: Residential, Emergency shelter, Lodging uses, or Education uses that are operated or chartered by the District Government.
2 Subtitle K § 510 contains design-related conditions on height and upper story setbacks for South Capitol Street, a designated street of Subtitle K § 508.