D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, § 3312
3312.1 The provisions of § 411 shall apply to penthouses in the StE Zone Districts.
3312.2 A penthouse may be erected to a height in excess of that permitted in § 3301 but shall not exceed the height, as measured from the surface of the roof upon which the penthouse sits, in the following table:
| ZONE DISTRICT | MAXIMUM PENTHOUSE HEIGHT | MAXIMUM PENTHOUSE STORIES |
|---|---|---|
| StE-1, StE-4, StE-8, StE-10, StE-11, StE-14, StE-7 pursuant to § 3301.4(b) | 12 ft. except 15 ft. for penthouse mechanical space | 1; second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space |
| StE-2, StE-5, StE-9 | 12 ft. except 18 ft. 6 in. for penthouse mechanical space | 1; second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space |
| StE-3, StE-12, StE-15, StE-17 StE-7 pursuant to § 3301.4(a) | 20 ft. | 1; second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space |
| StE-6, StE-13, StE-18 | 20 ft. | 1 plus mezzanine; second story permitted for penthouse mechanical space |
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 4834 (March 29, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 390 (January 8, 2016).