D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-B324

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 11-B324 - STRUCTURES IN REQUIRED OPEN SPACES

324.1

Every part of a yard required under this title shall be open and unobstructed to the sky from the ground up except as follows:

(a) A structure that is no more than four feet (4 ft.) in height above the grade at any point, may occupy any yard required under the provisions of this title. Any railing required by the D.C. Construction Codes Supplement, Title 12 DCMR, shall not be calculated in the measurement of this height. This section shall not be used to exclude any portion of a building from lot occupancy calculations pursuant to Subtitle B § 312;

(b) A fence or retaining wall constructed in accordance with the D.C. Construction Codes Supplement Title 12 DCMR may occupy any yard required under the provisions of this title; and

(c) Uncovered stairs, landings, and wheelchair ramps that serve the main floor may occupy any yard required under provisions of this title. Any railing required by the provisions of the D.C. Construction Codes Supplement Title 12 DCMR shall be permitted.

324.2

Projecting elements or structures shall not interfere with any driveway leading to a required parking space.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-B324

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR1527 (2/9/2024)