District of Columbia Administrative Code
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11-D10-11-D1000 PURPOSE AND INTENT
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PURPOSE AND INTENT 1000.1 The base zone development standards in Subtitle D, Chapter 2 shall apply to the R-1A/CBUT zone except as specifically modified by this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and other regulations of this title, the pro…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1001 LOT DIMENSIONS
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LOT DIMENSIONS 1001.1 In the R-1A/CBUT zone, the minimum required lot width and lot area for the creation of a new lot of record shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE D § 1001.1: MINIMUM LOT WIDTH AND LOT AREA Zone Minimum Lot Width (ft.) Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.) …
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1002 LOT OCCUPANCY
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1002 LOT OCCUPANCY 1002.1 In the R-1A/CBUT zone, the maximum permitted lot occupancy for lots that are less than six thousand five hundred square feet (6,500 sq. ft.) shall be forty percent (40%). 1002.2 In the R-1A/CBUT zone, the maximum permitted lot occupancy for lots that are…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1003 PERVIOUS SURFACE
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PERVIOUS SURFACE 1003.1 In the R-1A/CBUT zone, the minimum percentage of pervious surface of a lot, shall be fifty percent (50%), provided that this subsection shall not: (a) Preclude enlargement of a principal building in existence as of July 30, 1999; or (b) Create nonconformit…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1004 TREE PROTECTION
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TREE PROTECTION 1004.1 The tree protection regulations of Subtitle C, Chapter 4, shall apply to the R‑1A/CBUT zone. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); as amende…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1005 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1006 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 4055 (April 28, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 8416 (August 25, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking publish…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1007 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 2337 (February 22, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Re…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1008 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1009 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1010 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D10-11-D1011 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D10Open chapter PDF ↗11-D11-11-D1100 PURPOSE AND INTENT
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1100 PURPOSE AND INTENT 1100.1 The base zone development standards in Subtitle D, Chapter 2 shall apply to the R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones except as specifically modified by this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and other regulations of this…
11-D11Open chapter PDF ↗11-D11-11-D1101 HEIGHT
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1101 HEIGHT 1101.1 Except as provided in Subtitle D §§ 203.3 through 203.6, in the R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones, the maximum permitted height and number of stories for buildings shall be as follows: Thirty-five feet (35 ft.) and three (3) stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop…
11-D11Open chapter PDF ↗11-D11-11-D1102 LOT OCCUPANCY
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1102 LOT OCCUPANCY 1102.1 In the R-3/GT zone, a detached or semi-detached building shall not be considered a row building for the purposes of lot occupancy through the use of building or structure additions that reduce an otherwise required or permitted side yard for a detached o…
11-D11Open chapter PDF ↗11-D11-11-D1103 FRONT SETBACK
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1103 FRONT SETBACK 1103.1 In the R-3/GT zone, a front setback consistent with at least one (1) of the immediately adjacent properties on either side shall be provided. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulation…
11-D11Open chapter PDF ↗11-D11-11-D1104 SIDE YARD
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1104 SIDE YARD 1104.1 In the R-3/GT zone, two (2) side yards, each a minimum of five feet (5 ft.) in width, shall be provided for all detached buildings. 1104.2 In the case of a building with a non-conforming side yard, an extension or addition may be made to the building; provid…
11-D11Open chapter PDF ↗11-D11-11-D1105 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
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1105 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS 1105.1 In the R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones, notwithstanding Subtitle D § 5000, accessory buildings shall be subject to the development standards of this section. 1105.2 In the R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones, except for a shed, an accessory building shall be located…
11-D11Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1200 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 2337 (February 22, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Re…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1201 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10620 (August 19, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Reg…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1202 [REPEALED]
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1202 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10620 (August 19, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 2337 (February 22, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemakin…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1203 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 6110 (June 30, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking publish…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1204 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 2337 (February 22, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking publis…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1205 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1206 [REPEALED]
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1206 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 4055 (April 28, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 8416 (August 25, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking pu…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1207 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 2337 (February 22, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking publis…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1208 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1209 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 2908 (March 19, 2021); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regul…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1210 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D12-11-D1211 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D12Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1300 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1301 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Reg…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1302 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 13705 (October 18, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking pub…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1303 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 013834 (December 24, 2021); as amended by Final Rulemaking p…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1304 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1305 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1306 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1307 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 2337 (February 22, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Re…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1308 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1309 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1310 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D13-11-D1311 [REPEALED]
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[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2834 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR §…
11-D13Open chapter PDF ↗11-D2-11-D200 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 200.1 The development standards of this chapter shall apply to all Residential House (R) zones except as changed by a geographically modified zone. 200.2 The development standards regulate the bulk of buildings and other structures and the spaces around them…
11-D2Open chapter PDF ↗11-D2-11-D201 DENSITY
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DENSITY 201.1 In all R zones, one (1) principal dwelling unit and one (1) accessory apartment shall be permitted per lot of record, subject to Subtitle U, Use Permissions. 201.2 A public recreation and community center shall not exceed a gross floor area (GFA) of forty thousand s…
11-D2Open chapter PDF ↗11-D2-11-D202 LOT DIMENSIONS
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LOT DIMENSIONS 202.1 Except as provided elsewhere in this title, the minimum required lot width and lot area for the creation of a new lot of record shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE D § 202.1: MINIMUM LOT WIDTH AND LOT AREA Zones Type of Structure Minimum Lot W…
11-D2Open chapter PDF ↗11-D2-11-D203 HEIGHT
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HEIGHT 203.1 Except as provided elsewhere in this title, the maximum height of buildings or structures, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure, and the maximum number of stories shall be as set forth in this section. 203.2 The maximum permitted height of buildings or stru…
11-D2Open chapter PDF ↗11-D2-11-D204 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM PROTECTION
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SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM PROTECTION 204.1 Any new semi-detached or row building, or an alteration or addition to an existing semi-detached or row building, including a penthouse or rooftop structure (the “proposed construction”), at the time of application, shall not be designed or co…
11-D2Open chapter PDF ↗11-D2-11-D205 PENTHOUSE AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURE
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PENTHOUSE AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURE 205.1 A penthouse or rooftop structure on a single household dwelling or flat shall be permitted pursuant to Subtitle C § 1501. 205.2 A mechanical penthouse or rooftop structure with a maximum height of eighteen feet, six inches (18 ft. 6 in.) shal…
11-D2Open chapter PDF ↗11-D2-11-D206 FRONT SETBACK
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206 FRONT SETBACK 206.1 Except as provided elsewhere in this title, the front setback requirements shall be as set forth in this section. 206.2 For all residential buildings, a front setback shall be provided within the range of existing front setbacks of all residential building…
11-D2Open chapter PDF ↗11-D2-11-D207 REAR YARD
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REAR YARD 207.1 Except as provided elsewhere in this title, the minimum required rear yard shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE D § 207.1: MINIMUM REAR YARD Zones Minimum Rear Yard (ft.) R-1 25 R-2 20 R-3 20 207.2 In the case of a lot proposed to be used by a publi…
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