D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-D5000

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 11-D5000 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

5000.1

Accessory buildings shall be permitted within an R zone subject to the conditions of this chapter.

5000.2

An accessory building shall:

(a) Be subordinate to and located on the same lot as the building to which it is accessory; provided, that an accessory building may contain a parking space accessory to, and required for, a use on another lot where specifically permitted under other provisions of this title;

(b) Be used for purposes which are incidental to the use of the principal building; provided that no more than one (1) accessory apartment shall be allowed;

(c) Be secondary in size compared to the principal building;

(d) Be constructed after the construction of a principal building on the same lot; and

(e) Not be constructed in front of the principal building.

5000.3

An accessory building shall be included in the calculation of lot occupancy and shall comply with all yards required for accessory buildings in the zone.

5000.4

A private garage permitted in an R zone as a principal use on a lot other than an alley lot, shall open directly onto an alley, and shall not be located within fifty feet (50 ft.) of the front building line or within seven and one-half feet(7.5 ft.) of the centerline of the alley upon which it opens.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-D5000

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 2908 (3/19/2021); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 11297 (8/25/2023)