D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-F505

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 11-F505 - REAR YARD
505.1

The minimum rear yard shall be fifteen feet (15 ft.) or a distance equal to four inches (4 in.) per one foot (1 ft.) of principal building height.

505.2

In the case of a through lot or a corner lot abutting three (3) or more streets, the depth of a rear yard may be measured from the center line of the street abutting the lot at the rear of the structure.

505.3

In the case of a building existing on or before May 12, 1958, an extension or addition may be made to the building into the required rear yard; provided, that the extension or addition shall be limited to that portion of the rear yard included in the building area on May 12, 1958.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-F505

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016)