4908. SIDE YARD

4908 SIDE YARD 4908.1 Two (2) side yards, each a minimum of eight feet (8 ft.) in width, shall be provided in all R-1 zones. 4908.2 In all R-2 zones, one (1) side yard, a minimum of eight feet (8 ft.) in width, shall be provided for all semi-detached buildings and two (2) side yards, each a minimum of eight feet (8 ft.) in width, shall be provided for all detached buildings. 4908.3 In all R-3 zones, a side yard shall not be required. However, except as provided in Subtitle D §§ 4908.4 and 4908.5, if the yard is provided, it shall be not less than five feet (5 ft.) wide. 4908.4 In the case of a lot that abuts or adjoins a public open space, recreation area, or reservation on one (1) or more side lot line, a required side yard may be reduced or omitted. 4908.5 A side yard may be reduced or omitted along a side street abutting a corner lot in an R zone. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 3776 (April 3, 2020); 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 § 4908