208. SIDE YARD

208 SIDE YARD 208.1 Except as provided elsewhere in this title, the minimum side yard requirements shall be as set forth in this section. 208.2 Two (2) side yards, each a minimum of eight feet (8 ft.) in width, shall be provided for all detached buildings. 208.3 In any of the R-2 zones, one (1) side yard, a minimum of eight feet (8 ft.) in width, shall be provided for all semi-detached buildings. 208.4 In any of the R-3 zones, one (1) side yard, a minimum of five feet (5 ft.) in width, shall be provided for all semi-detached buildings. 208.5 No side yards are required for row buildings. An existing detached or semi-detached building shall not be treated as a row building through construction or additions. 208.6 Existing conforming side yards shall not be reduced to a non-conforming width or eliminated. 208.7 In the case of a building with a non-conforming side yard, an extension or addition may be made to the building; provided, that the width of the existing side yard shall not be reduced or eliminated; and provided further, that the width of the side yard adjacent to the extension or addition shall be a minimum of five feet (5 ft.). 208.8 In the case of a lot proposed to be used by a public library or public recreation and community center where a side lot line abuts or adjoins a public open space, recreation area, or reservation, no side yard shall be required. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 13346 (November 13, 2020); as amended by Errata Notice published at 68 DCR 405 (January 8, 2021); 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 § 208