1105. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS

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 facing an alley or private alley to which the owner has access by an easement recorded with the Recorder of Deeds, and shall be set back a maximum of five feet (5 ft.) from the rear property line or a line perpendicular to the façade of the principal building, and shall be set back a minimum of three feet (3 ft.) from a side lot line, except that no set back shall be required where the side lot line of the property abuts an alley or street. 1105.3 In the R-1B/GT zone, an accessory building within five feet (5 ft.) of a public or private vehicular alley may have a maximum height of twenty-two feet (22 ft.), a maximum building area of six hundred and fifty square feet (650 sq. ft.) and a maximum number of two (2) stories. 1105.4 In the R-3/GT zone, an accessory building within five feet (5 ft.) of a public or private vehicular alley may have a maximum height of twenty-two feet (22 ft.), a maximum building area of five hundred and fifty square feet (550 sq. ft.) and a maximum number of two (2) stories. 1105.5 In the R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones, a shed may be permitted in a required rear or side yard provided it is at least five feet (5 ft.) from a public or private vehicular alley. 1105.6 In the R-1B/GT and R-3/GT zones, roof decks are prohibited. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 011297 (August 25, 2023); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 009999 (July 10, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Zoning Regulations of 2016: Residential House (R) Zones 11-D DCMR § 1105