Definition of High-rise building in Washington, D.C.

[DBTEC]

Does anyone know the exact definition of a high-rise building in Washington, D.C.? How many floors, etc.?

 

[concretemasonry]

Depending on the location the Washington architectural committee/authority(?) has a lot do say and can be dictatorial in many inner city sites or where it is visable.

 

[fattdad]

I think the height of buildings in Washington, D.C. is limited to the elevation of the rotunda of the Capital.

f-d

¡papá gordo ain’t no madre flaca!

 

[TerryScan]

DC zoning code does not contain the term "high rise". Building heights vary depending on zoning district. On a quick review of a number of zoning districts, the highest I found, was 130 feet in a C-5 district, with exceptions to extend to 160 feet provided certain conditions are met.