D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11-C, § 1315
Equipment Cabinet or Shelter
Effective Dec 24, 202168 DCR 013834Authority: § 1 of the Zoning Act of 1938, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 797), as amended; D.C. Official Code § 6-641.01 (2018 Repl.), and pursuant to § 6 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1206; D.C. Official Code § 2 505(c) (2016 Repl.)). Source: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2712 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 013834 (December 24, 2021).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
1315.1 If an antenna equipment cabinet or shelter is provided on the ground, it shall be subject to the following:
- (a) It shall be regulated as an accessory building subject to any applicable criteria within each zone; and
- (b) It shall harmonize with the main structure in architectural character, material, and color.
1315.2 If an antenna equipment cabinet or shelter is provided on the roof of a building or structure, it shall be erected or enlarged subject to the following:
- (a) It shall be set back from all exterior walls a distance at least equal to its height above the roof upon which it is located;
- (b) It shall harmonize with the main structure in architectural character, material, and color;
- (c) It shall not exceed eighteen feet six inches (18 ft., 6 in.) in height above the roof upon which it is located; and
- (d) It shall be placed only on a roof of a principal structure and may not be permitted on a roof of any other rooftop structure or penthouse.
1315.3 The Board of Zoning Adjustment may waive one (1) or more of the requirements of Subtitle C § 1315.2 for good cause shown in accordance with Subtitle Y.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2712 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 013834 (December 24, 2021).