D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-G405

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

Rule 11-G405 - REAR YARD

405.1

A minimum rear yard of twenty feet (20 ft.) shall be provided in the MU-3 zone.

405.2

A minimum rear yard of fifteen feet (15 ft.) shall be provided in the MU-4, MU-5, and MU-6 zones.

405.3

A minimum rear yard of two and one-half inches (2.5 in.) per one foot (1 ft.) of vertical distance from the mean finished grade at the middle of the rear of the structure to the highest point of the main roof or parapet wall, but not less than twelve feet (12 ft.) shall be provided in the MU-7, MU-8, MU-9, MU-10, and MU-30 zones.

405.4

In the MU-3 through MU-9 zones, a horizontal plane may be established at twenty feet (20 ft.) above the mean finished grade at the middle of the rear of the structure for the purpose of measuring rear yards.

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405.5

In the MU-3 through MU-7 zones, rear yards shall be measured as follows:

(a) Where a lot abuts an alley:

(1) For that portion of the structure below a horizontal plane described in Subtitle G § 405.4 from the center line of the alley to the rear wall of the portion; and

(2) For that portion of the structure above the horizontal plane described in Subtitle G § 405.4, from the rear lot line to the rear wall of that portion immediately above the plane; and

(b) Where a lot does not abut an alley, the rear yard shall be measured from the rear lot line to the rear wall of the building or other structure.

405.6

In the MU-8, MU-9, and MU-30 zones, rear yard shall be established subject to the following conditions:

(a) A rear yard is not required to be provided below a horizontal plane as described in Subtitle G § 405.4;

(b) Where a lot abuts an alley, the rear yard may be measured from the center line of the alley to the rear wall of the building or other structure; and

(c) Where a lot does not abut an alley, the rear yard shall be measured from the rear lot line to the rear wall of the building or other structure.

405.7

In the MU-10 zone, rear yards are required only for residential uses and shall be established subject to the following conditions:

(a) A rear yard shall be established no lower than the first level of residential use;

(b) Where a lot abuts an alley, the rear yard may be measured from the center line of the alley to the rear wall of the building or other structure; and

(c) Where a lot does not abut an alley, the rear yard shall be measured from the rear lot line to the rear wall of the building or other structure.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-G405

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447 (9/6/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 7264 (7/28/2017)