D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-G606

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 11-G606 - SIDE YARD
606.1

In the MU-15, MU-16, and MU-22 zones, no side yard is required; however, if a side yard is provided it shall be at least two inches (2 in.) wide for each one foot (1 ft.) of height of building, but no less than five feet (5 ft.).

606.2

In the MU-17, MU-18, MU-19, MU-20, and MU-21 zones, no side yard is required for a building or structure other than a detached single dwelling unit or semi-detached single dwelling unit; however, if a side yard is provided it shall be at least two inches (2 in.) wide for each one foot (1 ft.) of height of building but no less than five feet (5 ft.).

606.3

A side yard for a detached single dwelling unit or semi-detached single dwelling unit shall be a minimum of eight feet (8 ft.).

606.4

Any portion of a building set back from the side lot line shall be considered a side yard and not a court.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 11, r. 11-G606

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