206. ZONE BOUNDARY LINES

ZONE BOUNDARY LINES The zone boundaries shall be shown on each section of the Zoning Map. The scale of the Zoning Map and the dimensions entered on the map shall be shown on each section of the map to serve as guides. Dimensioned zone boundaries showing on the Zoning Map are intended to coincide generally with lot lines. Where a dimensional boundary line coincides within one foot (1 ft.) or less with a lot line of a lot of record on May 12, 1958, that boundary line shall be construed to be the lot line at that location. Whenever a portion of any zone is indicated as a strip paralleling an opened or unopened street, the width of this strip, unless delimited by lot lines or otherwise dimensioned, shall be assumed to be one hundred feet (100 ft.) measured at a right angle from the nearest street to which it is parallel and adjacent. In all other cases, the zone boundary lines shall be intended to follow existing lot lines, the center lines of streets, alleys (including any closed streets or alleys not previously zoned), and natural water courses. In the case of tidal water areas, the zone boundary shall be either the mean high water level or the established pierhead lines, whichever gives the greatest control. In cases of disagreement or uncertainty existing as to the exact location of a zone boundary line, the Board of Zoning Adjustment, upon appeal filed in accordance with Subtitle Y, shall determine the exact location of the boundary. 206.8 For rules determining density and use provisions for a split zoned lot, refer to Subtitle C GENERAL RULES Chapter 16 ZONE BOUNDARY LINE CROSSING A LOT SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 2447, 2623 (March 4, 2016 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 009999 (July 10, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Authority and Applicability 11-A DCMR § 206