D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-F208

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 11-F208 - SIDE YARD

208.1

Except as provided elsewhere in this title, the minimum side yard shall be as set forth in this section.

208.2

Side yards for a detached or semi-detached building containing one (1) or two (2) dwelling units shall be a minimum of eight feet (8 ft.). No side yards shall be required for a row building containing one (1) or two (2) dwelling units.

208.3

Except as provided in Subtitle F § 208.2, the following side yard rules apply:

(a) In any of the RA-1 zones, one (1) side yard shall be provided unless the building is a multiple dwelling that contains three (3) or more dwelling units per floor, in which case two (2) side yards shall be provided; in either case such side yards shall have the minimum distance equal to three inches (3 in.) per foot of building height but not less than eight feet (8 ft.); and

(b) In any of the RA-2, RA-3, RA-4, and RA-5 zones, no side yards are required; however, if a side yard is provided, it shall be a minimum of four feet (4 ft.).

208.4

A side yard shall not be required along a side street abutting a corner lot in any of the RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RA-4, and RA-5 zones.

208.5

Existing conforming side yards shall not be reduced to a nonconforming width or eliminated.

208.6

In the case of a building with a non-conforming side yard, an extension or addition may be made to the building; provided, that the width of the existing side yard shall not be reduced or eliminated; and provided further, that the width of the side yard adjacent to the extension or addition shall be a minimum of three feet (3 ft.).

208.7

In the case of a lot proposed to be used by a public library or public recreation and community center where a side lot line abuts or adjoins a public open space, recreation area, or reservation, no side yard shall be required.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-F208

Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 11297 (8/25/2023)