District of Columbia Administrative Code

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 22 (January 6, 2017). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR § 308…

400 PURPOSE AND INTENT 400.1 The base zone development standards in Subtitle E, Chapter 2 shall apply to the RF-1/CAP 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 p…

401 HEIGHT 401.1 In the RF-1/CAP zone, a place of worship may be erected to a height not exceeding forty feet (40 ft.) and three (3) stories, not including a penthouse or rooftop structure. 401.2 In the RF-1/CAP zone, a public recreation and community center may be erected to a h…

402 PENTHOUSE AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURE 402.1 In the RF-1/CAP zone, the maximum permitted height of a penthouse or rooftop structure, excluding those permitted on the roof of a single household dwelling or flat pursuant to Subtitle C § 1501, shall be ten feet (10 ft.) and one (1) sto…

403 SPECIAL EXCEPTION REVIEW CRITERIA 403.1 In reviewing an application for a special exception in the RF-1/CAP zone, in addition to the applicable criteria of this subtitle and of Subtitle X, Chapter 9, the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall consider whether the proposed developme…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016);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 22 (January 6, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking publish…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023).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 Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023).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 Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 2337 (February 22, 2019);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…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regula…

4900 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4900.1 The provisions of this chapter govern the height and bulk of public school buildings. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3776 (April 3, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zon…

4901 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 4901.1 The specific standards of this chapter shall govern public schools; in the absence of specific standards, the development standards for the zone in which the building or structure is proposed shall apply. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 …

4902 DENSITY 4902.1 Public schools shall be permitted a maximum floor area ratio of 1.8 in the RF zones. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3776 (April 3, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR…

4903 LOT DIMENSIONS 4903.1 Unless otherwise permitted or required, use of an existing or creation of a new lot for public schools shall be subject to the following minimum lot dimensions as set forth in the following table: TABLE E § 4903.1: MINIMUM LOT WIDTH AND MINIMUM LOT AREA…

4904 HEIGHT 4904.1 Public schools shall be permitted a maximum building height, not including the penthouse or rooftop structure, as set forth in the following table: TABLE E § 4904.1: MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Zones Maximum Height, Not Including Penthouse or Rooftop Stru…

4905 PENTHOUSE OR ROOFTOP STRUCTURES 4905.1 Penthouses or rooftop structures shall be subject to the regulations of Subtitle C, Chapter 15, and to the height and story limitations specified in each zone of this subtitle; provided that public schools shall be permitted a mechanica…

4906 FRONT SETBACK 4906.1 A front setback is not required for a public school. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3776 (April 3, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR § 4906 AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR…

4907 REAR YARD 4907.1 A rear yard with a minimum depth of twenty feet (20 ft.) shall be provided for each public school. 4907.2 In the case of a lot that abuts or adjoins along the rear lot line a public open space, recreation area, or reservation, no rear yard shall be required.…

4908 SIDE YARD 4908.1 In the RF zones, a side yard shall not be required. However, except as provided in Subtitle E §§ 4908.2 and 4908.3, if the yard is provided, it shall be not less than five feet (5 ft.) wide. 4908.2 In the case of a lot that abuts or adjoins a public open spa…

4909 COURT 4909.1 Where a court is provided, it shall have the following minimum dimensions: TABLE E § 4909.1: MINIMUM COURT DIMENSIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Zone Minimum Width Open Court Minimum Width Closed Court Minimum Area Closed Court RF zones 2.5 in./ft. of height of court; 6…

4910 LOT OCCUPANCY 4910.1 Public schools shall not occupy a lot in excess of the maximum lot occupancy as set forth in the following table: TABLE E § 4910.1: MAXIMUM LOT OCCUPANCY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Zones Maximum Percentage of Lot Occupancy (%) All RF-1 zones 60 RF-4 RF-5 No limi…

4911 PERVIOUS SURFACE 4911.1 The minimum percentage of pervious surface of a lot shall be fifty percent (50%). SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3776 (April 3, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-…

4912 SPECIAL EXCEPTION 4912.1 Exceptions to the development standards of this chapter for public schools shall be permitted as a special exception if approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment under Subtitle X, Chapter 9. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3776 (April 3…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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 Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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 Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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 22 (January 6, 2017); as amended by Final Rulemaking publish…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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 Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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 Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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 Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

5000 GENERAL PROVISIONS 5000.1 Accessory buildings shall be permitted within an RF zone subject to the conditions of this chapter. 5000.2 An accessory building shall: (a) Be subordinate to and located on the same lot as the building to which it is accessory; provided, that an acc…

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 5001.1 The development standards in Subtitle E, Chapter 2, shall apply to accessory buildings in the RF 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 tit…

HEIGHT 5002.1 The maximum height of an accessory building in an RF zone shall be twenty-two feet (22 ft.) and two (2) stories. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 2908 (March 19, 2021…

5003 BUILDING AREA 5003.1 The maximum building area for an accessory building in an RF zone shall be an area equal to the greater of thirty percent (thirty percent (30%)) of the required rear yard or four-hundred and fifty square feet (450 sq. ft.). SOURCE: Final Rulemaking publi…

REAR YARD 5004.1 An accessory building other than a shed may be located within a rear yard in an RF zone provided that the accessory building is: (a) Set back at least seven and one-half feet (7.5 ft.) from the centerline of any alley; and (b) Not occupying, in combination with a…

SIDE YARD 5005.1 An accessory building other than a shed may be located within a side yard in an RF zone provided that the accessory building is set back at least seven and one-half feet (7.5 ft.) from the centerline of any alley. 5005.2 A shed may be located within a required si…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 002908 (March 19, 2021). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR § …

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 8068 (July 3, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR § 5007…

GENERAL PROVISIONS The following development standards shall apply to buildings on Alley Record Lots in the RF zones: TABLE E § 5100.1: ALLEY LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (RF) (a) Maximum Height 20 ft. and 2 stories, including the penthouse (b) Maximum Lot Occupancy Less than 1,800 …

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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 67 DCR 12690 (October 30, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Reg…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 12690 (October 30, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

5103 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (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 63 DCR 10932 (August 26, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 12690 (October 30, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 12690 (October 30, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 12690 (October 30, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 12690 (October 30, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR §…

[REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2887 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 8068 (July 3, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential Flat (RF) Zones 11-E DCMR § 5108…

GENERAL PROVISIONS 5200.1 The provisions of this chapter provide for special exception relief from the specified development standards and regulations, subject to the provisions of each section and the general special exception criteria at Subtitle X, Chapter 9. 5200.2 Requested …