The WR-2 zone is intended to:
- Create a vibrant and pedestrian-oriented commercial and residential center to serve as a housing, commercial, and retail anchor for the Walter Reed campus, adjacent neighborhoods, and the District.
- Promote an engaging streetscape to activate adjacent uses and users;
- Encourage clear visibility of retail uses along 12th Street from Georgia Avenue; and
- Create new passive and active open space amenities to accommodate residential and retail uses.
| Residential and Non-residential Buildings | |||||||||
| Sub-Area | Building Height (max.) | Stories (max.) | Floor Area Ratio (min.)1, 2, 3 | Residential Lot Occupancy Above the 1st 2 Stories (max.) | Zoning Regulation Reference | ||||
| Total | Non-Residential Use | ||||||||
| WR-2 | Land Bay D | 85 ft. | 7 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 80% | Subtitle K, Chapter 9 | ||
| Land Bay E | 85 ft. | 7 | 3.75 | 1.0 | 80% | ||||
| Use Permissions | Parking | Loading | Streetscape Standards | Affordable Housing | Penthouses |
| Subtitle K § 911-914 | Vehicle - Subtitle K § 915 | Subtitle K § 917 | Subtitle K § 910 | Subtitle K § 918 | Subtitle K § 909 |
| Bicycle Parking - Subtitle K § 610 |
1 The non-residential maximum FAR requirement shall be measured per sub-area, as opposed to per building.
2 Lot occupancy on the first two stories is permitted up to (100%), regardless of use.
3 See Subtitle K § 902.4 - 902.7 for information on Sub-Area FAR transfer rules.