D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-F306

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

Rule 11-F306 - SIDE YARD

306.1

Side yard 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.

306.2

Except as provided in Subtitle F § 306.1, the following side yard rules apply:

(a) In the RA-1 zone, 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 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.).

306.3

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306.4

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

306.5

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

306.6

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.).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-F306

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 000022 (1/6/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 002337 (2/22/2019)