D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, § 2809
2809.1 The provisions of § 411 shall apply to penthouses in the HE Zone District.
2809.2 The height of a rooftop penthouse as measured from the surface of the roof upon which the penthouse is located shall not exceed that given in the following table:
| ZONE DISTRICT | MAXIMUM PENTHOUSE HEIGHT | MAXIMUM PENTHOUSE STORIES |
|---|---|---|
| HE-1 | 12 ft. except 15 ft. for penthouse mechanical space | 1; second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space |
| HE-2 | 20 ft. | 1; second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space |
| HE-3, HE-4 | 20 ft. | 1 plus mezzanine; second story permitted penthouse mechanical space |
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 6181 (August 7, 2009); as corrected by Errata Notice published at 58 DCR 4314, 4316 (May 20, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 390 (January 8, 2016).